What is the cheapest way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Windsor Castle and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Windsor Castle and arriving at Royal Observatory via Wellington Street Stop B, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Windsor Castle and Royal Observatory is 424 miles. The road distance is 382.3 miles.

How do I travel from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory bus from?

Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Windsor Castle and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Windsor Castle. It is currently 11:29 AM in Windsor Castle and 12:29 PM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2513+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m
£83–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
11h 56m
£40–91
Drive 380.1 mi
1. Drive from Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory380.1 mi
6h 42m
£94–136
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
4h 3m
£69–223
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
13h 32m
£51–86
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Slough to Custom House
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 41m
£100–286
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Windsor & Eton Riverside to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 47m
£51–170
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Slough to Farringdon Without
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
5h 5m
£60–207
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 7m
£87–321
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Slough to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
5h 21m
£63–152
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 42m
£65–320

Windsor Castle to Royal Observatory by foot, train, subway, and bus

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, 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 £70–150 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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