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How to get fromLondon Victoria to Royal Observatoryby subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from London Victoria to Royal Observatory by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Victoria station to Blackfriars stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Maze Hilltrain train St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
    1h 4m
    £4–5

  2. Drive  7.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Victoria to Royal Observatorycar car 7.7 mi
    22 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 148 bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Lower Marshbus bus 148
    2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Greenwich Parkbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 9m
    £4

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    1h 41m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Victoria to Royal Observatorytaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    22 min
    £35–45

  6. Bus, line 188 bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Coach Station to Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rdbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to National Maritime Museumbus bus 188 / ...
    1h 28m
    £3–51

London Victoria to Royal Observatory by foot, subway, and train

Calendar249Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Royal Observatory, England?

You can take a vehicle from London Victoria to Royal Observatory via Victoria Station, Lower Marsh, and Greenwich Park in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to Greenwich Pier hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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