What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 9 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton Heath and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Talbot Road Thornton Heath and arriving at Royal Observatory via Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, London Victoria and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Thornton Heath and Royal Observatory is 408 miles. The road distance is 382.1 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory bus from?

Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, which costs £27 - £90 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2421+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£77–169
Bus via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 7m
£27–87
Drive 379.8 mi
1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory379.8 mi
7h 10m
£95–137
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Balham
2. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank station
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 20m
£95–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
11h 20m
£35–55
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
2. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 2m
£52–172
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Feltham
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 47m
£81–255
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale station
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 55m
£56–179
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 46m
£61–212
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Royal Observatory
5h 13m
£107–410

Thornton Heath to Royal Observatory by bus and foot

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10h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £21–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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