What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden is to bus which costs £2 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and Covent Garden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street and arriving at Savoy Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Royal Observatory and Covent Garden?

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 Covent Garden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lewisham and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

The distance between Royal Observatory and Covent Garden is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

The bus from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street to Savoy Street takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Covent Garden bus from?

Royal Observatory to Covent Garden bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street station.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Covent Garden train from?

Royal Observatory to Covent Garden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden is to bus which takes 42 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Covent Garden bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to Covent Garden bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Savoy Street station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Covent Garden train arrive?

Royal Observatory to Covent Garden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Observatory to Covent Garden is 8 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Royal Observatory to Covent Garden.

Where can I stay near Covent Garden?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Covent Garden.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street to Savoy Streetbus N199
42 min
£2
Line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Lancaster Placebus 188 / ...
1h 9m
£1–45
Train
1. Take the train from Lewisham to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes / ...
44 min
£3–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
57 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Covent Gardentaxi 8.4 mi
22 min
£65–80
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to Covent Gardencar 8.4 mi
22 min
£2–3

Royal Observatory to Covent Garden by foot and bus

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street to Savoy Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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