What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory is to subway and fly and line 9 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £230.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Royal Observatory is 399 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 6:36 PM in Waterloo Station and 7:36 PM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£62–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 59m
£25–55
Drive 370.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatorycar 370.9 mi
6h 58m
£90–130
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
3h 45m
£85–229
Train via Euston station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 30m
£49–215
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 5m
£84–263
Subway, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to West Hampstead stationsubway
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 14m
£54–146
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 17m
£54–138
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 31m
£52–132
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 40m
£92–237

London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory.

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Distance: 396.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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