There are 5 ways to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, line 188 bus
best- Take the subway from Stratford station to North Greenwich stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to National Maritime Museumbus 129 / ...
31 min£4–22Line 108 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to St Germans Placebus 108
1h 4m£1–65Train
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Canary Wharf DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwichtrain Dlr
43 min£3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stratford Station to Royal Observatorytaxi 6.1 mi
15 min£30–40Drive 6.1 mi
- Drive from Stratford Station to Royal Observatorycar 6.1 mi
15 min£2–3
Stratford Station to Royal Observatory by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stratford City Bus Station station and arriving at St Germans Place. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford Station station to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Stratford DLR Station and arriving at Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich via Canary Wharf DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Stratford Station and Royal Observatory is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory without a car is to subway and line 188 bus which takes 31 min and costs £3 - £23.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory, including transfers.
Stratford Station to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.
Stratford Station to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford DLR Station.
The best way to get from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 43 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 108 bus, which costs £1 - £65 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Stratford Station, England and Royal Observatory, England?
You can take a vehicle from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory via Stratford DLR Station, Canary Wharf DLR Station, and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich in around 43 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Stratford City Bus Station to St Germans Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 46 min.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to North Greenwich station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Canary Wharf DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to National Maritime Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–12
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–12
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to St Germans Place
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford Station to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at St Germans Place station.
Stratford Station to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canary Wharf DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford Station to Royal Observatory is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Stratford Station to Royal Observatory.
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