The average bus between Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark takes 11h 28m and the fastest bus takes 9h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Royal Observatory to Cutty Sark. 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 Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Observatory is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Cutty Sark at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Royal Observatory to Cutty Sark? 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 Royal Observatory to Cutty Sark. However, there are services departing from Royal Observatory station and arriving at Cutty Sark station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Royal Observatory to Cutty Sark bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Royal Observatory to Cutty Sark bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at London Victoria station.
The distance between Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark is 536 km. The road distance is 619 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 5m.