What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to London?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to London is to line 53 bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to London?

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

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greenwich Park and arriving at Lower Marsh. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Royal Observatory and London?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenwich Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Observatory and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cutty Sark and arriving at Bank DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to London?

The distance between Royal Observatory and London is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to London without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to London?

The train from Cutty Sark to Bank DLR Station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to London bus from?

Royal Observatory to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Greenwich Park station.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to London?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to London is to train which takes 33 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus, which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Royal Observatory to London bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lower Marsh station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to London train arrive?

Royal Observatory to London train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to London?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
33 min
£2–3
Line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Lancaster Placebus 188 / ...
1h 12m
£1–45
Line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Greenwich Park to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
50 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
57 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Londontaxi 8.3 mi
22 min
£65–80
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to Londoncar 8.3 mi
22 min
£2–3

Royal Observatory to London by foot and bus

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Cutty Sark to Bank DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Greenwich Park to Lower Marsh every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 41 min.

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