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Trip Overview

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.

10h 15m
Duration
377 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn13 / ...
9h 22m
£45–99

Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 50m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian9h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian11h 10m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 56m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 51m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian9h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 57m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian9h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 50m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian9h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 50m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian9h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonNational ExpressLothian10h 50m • 2 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBusLothian10h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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