What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Thicket Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Crystal Palace via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus from?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train from?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Thicket Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train arrive?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 19412+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London BridgeLondon Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Crystal PalaceLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
41 min
£9–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Thicket Road176
1h 4m
£1–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace7.9 mi
25 min
£35–45
Drive 7.9 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace7.9 mi
25 min
£2–3

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Crystal Palace, England?

You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Crystal Palace via London Bridge in around 41 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Thicket Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.

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