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How to get fromOxford to Royal Observatoryby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 13m
    £178–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10
    12h 51m
    £58–206

  3. Drive 351 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Royal Observatorycar car 351 mi
    6h 16m
    £86–124

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 19m
    £75–151

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 29m
    £162–317

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    12h 51m
    £81–193

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4h 39m
    £111–341

  8. Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus bus
    4h 55m
    £128–379

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5h 18m
    £87–231

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus bus
    5h 32m
    £87–206

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus bus
    5h 47m
    £84–190

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 6m
    £99–276

Oxford to Royal Observatory by train, foot, and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oxford to Royal Observatory via York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Chapel Street in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Royal Observatory via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Hanover Street in around 12h 51m.

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