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

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bond Street station to London Bridge stationsubway subway Jubilee
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Maze Hilltrain train London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
    36 min
    £4–6

  2. Drive  8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mayfair to Royal Observatorycar car 8.5 mi
    26 min
    £3–4

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    57 min
    £10–15

  4. Line 12 bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Conduit Street / Hamleys Toy Store to St George's Circusbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from St George's Circus to Greenwich Parkbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 6m
    £4–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mayfair to Royal Observatorytaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    26 min
    £40–50

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Canary Wharftrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwichtrain train Dlr
    38 min
    £6–12

Mayfair to Royal Observatory by subway, train, and foot

Calendar746Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Conduit Street / Hamleys Toy Store to Royal Observatory via St George's Circus and Greenwich Park in around 1h 6m.

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