The average train between Crystal Palace and Reading takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crystal Palace to Reading. 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 every 30 minutes between Crystal Palace and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal Palace is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace station and arriving at Reading station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Crystal Palace to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.
Crystal Palace to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Crystal Palace to Reading train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Crystal Palace and Reading is 62.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Palace to Reading via Clapham Junction in around 1h 54m.
