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 £24 - £80 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 47m and costs £85 - £260.

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 373.1 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 via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £80 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 7:13 AM in Waterloo Station and 8:13 AM 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 54m to drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 34m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 59m
£24–75
Drive 370.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory370.9 mi
6h 54m
£91–131
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
3h 47m
£85–259
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
7h 31m
£49–205
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 4m
£84–262
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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 4m
£55–155
Subway, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to West Hampstead station
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 12m
£62–160
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 29m
£52–137
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h
£96–337
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 42m
£97–334

Waterloo Station to Royal Observatory by subway, foot, train, and bus

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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 £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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