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How to get fromBorough Market to Royal Observatoryby train, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Borough Market to Royal Observatory by train, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Maze Hilltrain train London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
    25 min
    £2–4

  2. Train via Greenwich

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Greenwichtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    26 min
    £1–4

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    47 min
    £9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Borough Market to Royal Observatorytaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    17 min
    £55–70

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Borough Market to Royal Observatorywalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 33m

Borough Market to Royal Observatory by foot and train

Calendar746Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Borough Market, Greater London, England and Royal Observatory, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Maze Hill every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 27 min.

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