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

The cheapest way to get from Royal Observatory to London is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Royal Observatory to London is to line 9 bus and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Observatory and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Royal Observatory to London. However, there are services departing from Lady Road and arriving at London Victoria via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Royal Observatory and London?

No, there is no direct train from Royal Observatory to London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at King's Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Royal Observatory to London?

The distance between Royal Observatory and London is 396 miles. The road distance is 372.2 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 5h 3m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Royal Observatory to London, including transfers.

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

Royal Observatory to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Royal Observatory to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Royal Observatory to London?

The best way to get from Royal Observatory to London is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Royal Observatory to London bus arrive?

Royal Observatory to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Royal Observatory to London train arrive?

Royal Observatory to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Royal Observatory to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Observatory to London is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Royal Observatory to London.

Where can I stay near London?

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Royal Observatory to London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Royal Observatory to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 3m
£132–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 55m
£44–70
Drive 370 mi
1. Drive from Royal Observatory to Londoncar 370 mi
6h 54m
£92–133
Line 9 bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to Hanover Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 51m
£89–306
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 17m
£92–222
Line 9 bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to Hanover Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 44m
£83–287
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 59m
£52–166
Line 9 bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Royal Observatory to Hanover Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 15m
£49–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 12m
£59–157
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 46m
£85–351

Royal Observatory to London by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 394 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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