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How to get fromSouthwark to Royal Observatoryby subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Southwark station to London Bridge stationsubway subway Jubilee
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Greenwichtrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    29 min
    £1–4

  2. Line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from St George's Circus to Greenwich Parkbus bus 53 / ...
    44 min
    £2

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    45 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Royal Observatorytaxi taxi 6.1 mi
    16 min
    £60–75

  5. Drive  6.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southwark to Royal Observatorycar car 6.1 mi
    16 min
    £2–3

  6. Line 188 bus

    1. Take the bus from St George's Circus to National Maritime Museumbus bus 188 / ...
    57 min
    £1–35

Southwark to Royal Observatory by bus and foot

Calendar1794Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

Stagecoach London operates a bus from St George's Circus to Greenwich Park every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Bankside Pier to Greenwich Pier every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 32 min.

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