What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Maritime Museum and arriving at Drury Lane. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct ferry between Royal Observatory and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenwich Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Observatory and British Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Royal Observatory to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Cutty Sark and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd via Canary Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

The distance between Royal Observatory and British Museum is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Observatory to British Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £4 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to British Museum bus from?

Royal Observatory to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from National Maritime Museum station.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to British Museum train from?

Royal Observatory to British Museum train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Cutty Sark station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum is to train which takes 52 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 188 bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Royal Observatory to British Museum bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Drury Lane station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to British Museum train arrive?

Royal Observatory to British Museum train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canary Wharf DLR Station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to British Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Observatory to British Museum is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Royal Observatory to British Museum.

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21978+ hotels available in British Museum.

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Observatory to British Museum by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Canary Wharf DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
52 min
£5–11
Line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Drury Lanebus 188 / ...
1h 23m
£1–50
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to British Museumtaxi 8.7 mi
24 min
£65–85
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to British Museumcar 8.7 mi
24 min
£3–4

Royal Observatory to British Museum by foot and train

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and British Museum, England?

You can take a vehicle from Royal Observatory to British Museum via Cutty Sark, Canary Wharf, and Tottenham Court Rd in around 52 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min.

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