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How to get fromRoyal Observatory to Tower of Londonby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Greenwich to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    22 min
    £1–4
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street to Unicorn Theatrebus bus N199
    29 min
    £2
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Tower Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    36 min
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Tower of Londontaxi taxi 6 mi
    18 min
    £60–75
  5. Line 188 bus

    1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Tanner Streetbus bus 188
    45 min
    £1–25
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Royal Observatory to Tower of Londonwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 27m

Royal Observatory to Tower of London by foot and train

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Duration22 minAverage Duration
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What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and Tower of London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Greenwich to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Southeastern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Greenwich High Road / Roan Street to Unicorn Theatre hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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