The average train between Crystal Palace and Merstham takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train service runs several times per day from Crystal Palace to Merstham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Crystal Palace and Merstham. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Merstham at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 14m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Merstham station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Crystal Palace to Merstham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.
Crystal Palace to Merstham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Merstham station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Merstham train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Crystal Palace and Merstham is 18.4 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Palace to Merstham via East Croydon in around 31 min.