The average bus between Big Ben and Royal Observatory takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Big Ben to Royal Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Big Ben and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Big Ben to Royal Observatory? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Big Ben station and arriving at Royal Observatory station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London Victoria station.
Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Big Ben and Royal Observatory is 531.3 km. The road distance is 606 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.