What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Greenwich High Road / Royal Hill and arriving at Windsor Castle via Queens Road Peckham Station and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Royal Observatory and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Cutty Sark and arriving at Windsor & Eton Central via Canary Wharf and Slough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

The distance between Royal Observatory and Windsor Castle is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle bus from?

Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Queens Road Peckham Station.

Where do I catch the Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle train from?

Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and line 702 bus, which costs £4 - £29 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Victoria Station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle train arrive?

Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Slough station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle is 30 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle.

Where can I stay near Windsor Castle?

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There are 6 ways to get from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canary Wharf to Sloughtrain Elizabeth
1h 45m
£21–46
Line 36 bus, line 702 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Road Peckham Station to Victoria Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Windsor Castlebus 702
3h 8m
£5–29
Line 188 bus, train
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus 188 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riversidetrain London Waterloo - Windsor & Eton Riverside
2h 30m
£12–61
Drive 29.9 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castlecar 29.9 mi
57 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castletaxi 29.9 mi
57 min
£70–90
Line 188 bus, subway, bus
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Holborn Stationbus 188 / ...
2. Take the subway from Holborn station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Windsor Castlebus 703
3h 11m

Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle by foot and train

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Distance: 31.1 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Royal Observatory, England and Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Slough every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Royal Observatory to Windsor Castle via Greenwich High Road / Royal Hill, Queens Road Peckham Station, Victoria Station, and Windsor Castle in around 3h 8m.

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