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

The cheapest way to get from Tower of London to Royal Observatory is to train which costs £1 - £4 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tower of London to Royal Observatory is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tower of London and Royal Observatory?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Druid Street and arriving at National Maritime Museum. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Tower of London and Royal Observatory?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Greenwich Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Tower of London and Royal Observatory?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Bridge and arriving at Greenwich. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Tower of London to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Tower of London and Royal Observatory is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Tower of London to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Tower of London to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £4.

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

The train from London Bridge to Greenwich takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Tower of London to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Druid Street station.

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

Tower of London to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Tower of London to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Tower of London to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 188 bus, which costs £1 - £24 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Tower of London to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Tower of London to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at National Maritime Museum station.

Where does the Tower of London to Royal Observatory train arrive?

Tower of London to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Greenwich station.

How do I get a train ticket from Tower of London to Royal Observatory?

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Tower of London to Royal Observatory - 6 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Tower of London to Royal Observatory by train, ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Train
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1. Take the train from London Bridge to Greenwichtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
20 min
£1–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
36 min
Line 188 bus
1. Take the bus from Druid Street to National Maritime Museumbus 188
42 min
£1–24
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Blackfriars stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Maze Hilltrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
56 min
£3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tower of London to Royal Observatorytaxi 5.7 mi
15 min
£55–70
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tower of London to Royal Observatorywalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m

Tower of London to Royal Observatory by train and foot

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Greenwich every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 7 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Tower Pier to Greenwich Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min.

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