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How to get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, bus and train?

From Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, bus and train

To get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich) station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to The George, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The DLR, bus and train schedule from Royal Observatory Greenwich may change. We recommend you check the updated DLR, bus and train schedule to O2 on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 8787
Walk to O2
Leaves from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)
    ID 940GZZDLCUT
    1.03 km • 16 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    790 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The George, Colchester City Centre
    ID Gc
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, bus and train via DLR, GREATER ANGLIA and 51

To get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich) station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 51 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Angel Court, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The DLR, bus and train schedule from Royal Observatory Greenwich may change. We recommend you check the updated DLR, bus and train schedule to O2 on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5151
Walk to O2
Leaves from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)
    ID 940GZZDLCUT
    1.03 km • 16 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    790 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Wivenhoe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Court, Colchester City Centre
    ID Gb
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2

The distance between Royal Observatory Greenwich, Colchester and O2, Colchester is approximately 95.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

DLR, Bus And Train schedule from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2

To check the DLR, bus and train schedule from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Royal Observatory Greenwich) and destination (O2), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available DLR, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each DLR, bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest DLR, bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, bus and train via DLR, GREATER ANGLIA and 51

To get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line: take the DLR DLR from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich) station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 51 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Angel Court, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The DLR, bus and train schedule from Royal Observatory Greenwich may change. We recommend you check the updated DLR, bus and train schedule to O2 on the Moovit app.

139min
Walk to DLR station
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5151
Walk to O2
Leaves from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich)
    ID 940GZZDLCUT
    1.03 km • 16 min
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    790 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Wivenhoe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Court, Colchester City Centre
    ID Gb
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using DLR line DLR, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using DLR line DLR, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct DLR between Royal Observatory Greenwich and O2?

    No, you’ll have to take one DLR line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which DLR line goes from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2?

    The DLR DLR line goes from Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich) station near Royal Observatory Greenwich in Greenwich to Bank station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bank station near O2 in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Royal Observatory Greenwich to O2 by DLR, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Royal Observatory Greenwich in Greenwich and O2 in Colchester by DLR, train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the DLR near Royal Observatory Greenwich to get to O2?

    Get on the DLR DLR from the Cutty Sark (For Maritime Greenwich) station near Royal Observatory Greenwich in Greenwich.

  • Where do I get off the DLR when travelling between Royal Observatory Greenwich and O2?

    Get off the DLR at the Bank stop, which is closest to O2 in Colchester.