There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or foot
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Line 129 bus
best- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Trafalgar Estatebus 129
41 min£1–29Train
- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Maze Hilltrain Gillingham / ...
43 min£3–7Ferry
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
56 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Royal Observatorytaxi 4.1 mi
10 min£24–30Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Royal Observatorywalk 4 mi
1h 18m
ExCeL London to Royal Observatory by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory is to train which costs £3 - £7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £24 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Silvertown DLR Station station and arriving at Trafalgar Estate. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from North Greenwich Pier and arriving at Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Maze Hill via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Royal Observatory is 6 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory without a car is to line 129 bus which takes 41 min and costs £1 - £29.
The line 129 bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Trafalgar Estate takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
ExCeL London to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Royal Observatory, England?
Go Ahead London operates a bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Trafalgar Estate every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–29 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory via West Silvertown DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal, and Maze Hill in around 43 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Maze Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Maze Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Trafalgar Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to Greenwich Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- £24–30
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Royal Observatory is to line 129 bus which takes 41 min and costs £1 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 43 min.
ExCeL London to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Estate station.
ExCeL London to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
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