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Seven ways to Travel from Big Ben to Royal Observatory

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Cheapest
By car (596 km)
6 h 49 min
596 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Big Ben (Stansted Airport) to Royal Observatory (Dundee Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 49 min
596 km.
from $7.77
Train via Sheffield
8 h 29 min
530 km.
from $402.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport)
4 h 27 min
530 km.
from $121.52
Train, Plane
4 h 25 min
530 km.
from $105.08
Bus, Plane (Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 57 min
530 km.
from $181.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Lothian Buses

Phone:
+44 131 555 6363
Website:
lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Hanover Street to Royal
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.66

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Westminster station to Canning
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.42–$5.95
Train from Westminster station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.04–$5.06
Train from Westminster station to West
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.29–$5.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory is to subway and fly and line 9 bus which costs $42.39 - $163.04 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory is to subway and fly and line 9 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Royal Observatory via London Victoria and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Big Ben and Royal Observatory is 639 km. The road distance is 606.9 km.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus from?

Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Big Ben to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Big Ben to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Ben to Royal Observatory is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Big Ben to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Royal Observatory. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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