What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station is to line 53 bus which costs £2 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and Waterloo Station?

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 Waterloo Station?

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 Waterloo Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lewisham and arriving at London Waterloo East. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Royal Observatory and Waterloo Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

The train from Lewisham to London Waterloo East takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station train from?

Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 44 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus, which costs £2 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station train arrive?

Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station.

Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 21935+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewisham to London Waterloo Easttrain Gravesend - London Charing Cross / ...
44 min
£2–6
Line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus 188 / ...
1h 8m
£1–40
Line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Greenwich Park to Lower Marshbus 53 / ...
58 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Stationtaxi 7.4 mi
19 min
£70–90
Drive 7.4 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to Waterloo Stationcar 7.4 mi
19 min
£2–3

Royal Observatory to Waterloo Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 6.7 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and Waterloo Station, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Lewisham to London Waterloo East every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 14 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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