The average train between London Paddington and Royal Observatory takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from London Paddington 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between London Paddington and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 2:49 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf DLR Station and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Royal Observatory station via Canary Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
London Paddington to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
London Paddington to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station.
The distance between London Paddington and Royal Observatory is 12.9 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Royal Observatory via Canary Wharf DLR Station and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich in around 41 min.