What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace is to train which costs £1 - £4 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £13 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and Eltham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Observatory and Eltham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lewisham and arriving at Eltham. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace?

The distance between Royal Observatory and Eltham Palace is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace without a car is to line 286 bus via Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd which takes 44 min and costs £1 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace?

The line 286 bus from Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace bus from?

Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd station.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace train from?

Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace is to line 286 bus via Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd which takes 44 min and costs £1 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £1 - £4 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace train arrive?

Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eltham station.

Where can I stay near Eltham Palace?

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Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace by bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 286 bus via Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd
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1. Take the bus from Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 286
44 min
£1–15
Line 286 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Estate to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 286
48 min
£1–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palacetaxi 4.1 mi
9 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Royal Observatory to Eltham Palacewalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m
Line 286 bus #2
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 286
50 min
£1–28
Train
1. Take the train from Lewisham to Elthamtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
50 min
£1–4

Royal Observatory to Eltham Palace by foot and bus

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and Eltham Palace, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Stratheden Rd/Shooters Hill Rd to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–15 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Lewisham to Eltham every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Thameslink also services this route twice daily.

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