There are 6 ways to get from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from South Kensington station to Blackfriars stationsubway Circle / ...
- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Maze Hilltrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
1h 2m£5–17Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatorycar 8.8 mi
25 min£3–4Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rutland Gardens to Charing Crossbus N9 / ...
- Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Greenwich Parkbus N53
1h 36m£4Line 452 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Rutland Gardens to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus 452
- Take the ferry from Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
2h 9mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatorytaxi 8.8 mi
25 min£65–85Line 9 bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Rutland Gardens to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9 / ...
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to National Maritime Museumbus 188 / ...
1h 38m£3–47
Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £65 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Rutland Gardens and arriving at Greenwich Park via Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Knightsbridge station to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from South Kensington station and arriving at Maze Hill via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Knightsbridge and Royal Observatory is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 2m and costs £5 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory, including transfers.
Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Rutland Gardens station.
Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from South Kensington station.
Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Charing Cross station.
What companies run services between Knightsbridge, Greater London, England and Royal Observatory, England?
You can take a bus from Rutland Gardens to Royal Observatory via Charing Cross, Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue, and Greenwich Park in around 1h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from South Kensington station to Blackfriars station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–12
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Blackfriars to Maze Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Rutland Gardens to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Rutland Gardens to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Greenwich Park
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Rutland Gardens to Vauxhall Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to National Maritime Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier to Greenwich Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Knightsbridge to Royal Observatory.
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