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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Canary Wharftrain train
    3. Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwichtrain train Dlr
    1h 40m
    £32–62
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Tube
    3h 20m
    £7
  3. Drive  62.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Royal Observatorycar car 62.9 mi
    1h 37m
    £16–23
  4. Train, line 188 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Marylebonetrain train Oxford - London Marylebone
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to National Maritime Museumbus bus 188 / ...
    2h 42m
    £33–84
  5. Bus, subway, line 188 bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Holborn stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to National Maritime Museumbus bus 188 / ...
    3h 47m
    £36–89

Oxford to Royal Observatory by train and foot

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oxford, England and Royal Observatory, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Royal Observatory via London Paddington, Canary Wharf DLR Station, and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, Stagecoach Oxfordshire operates a bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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