Travel Guide to Royal Observatory Greenwich

Getting There

• Car

  To reach the Royal Observatory Greenwich by car from Sutherland, start by heading south on the A9 towards Inverness. Follow the A9 until you reach the M74, then take the M6 southbound. Merge onto the M1 towards London. Continue on the M1 until you reach the North Circular Road (A406). Follow signs for A2 towards Dover and take the exit for Blackheath. Follow the signs for the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which will lead you to Blackheath Avenue. Note that parking is available nearby, but there may be a fee, typically around £1.50 per hour.

• Train

  To travel by train, make your way to the nearest railway station in Sutherland. Board a train heading to London. You will likely need to change trains at major hubs such as Edinburgh, then again at London King's Cross or London Euston, depending on your route. Upon reaching London, take the London Underground (Tube) to North Greenwich Station on the Jubilee Line. From North Greenwich, you can either walk approximately 15 minutes to the Royal Observatory or take the 188 bus towards Russell Square, alighting at the 'Greenwich, National Maritime Museum' stop. The bus fare will be around £1.65 using an Oyster card or contactless payment.

• Bus

  If you prefer to use a bus, you can take the National Express coach service from Sutherland to London Victoria Coach Station. This journey will take several hours. Once you arrive at Victoria Coach Station, take the London Underground to Green Park Station and switch to the Jubilee Line towards Stratford. Disembark at North Greenwich Station. From there, either walk about 15 minutes to the Royal Observatory or take the 188 bus towards Russell Square, getting off at 'Greenwich, National Maritime Museum'. The bus fare will be approximately £1.65, and the coach fare will vary depending on the time of booking.