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

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 25 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thicket Road and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Charing Cross station via Balham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross?

The distance between Crystal Palace and Charing Cross is 10 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross without a car is to train and subway which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Crystal Palace to Charing Cross bus arrive?

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

Where does the Crystal Palace to Charing Cross train arrive?

Crystal Palace to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Can I drive from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross?

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

Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20349+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross by train, subway, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Balham station to Charing Cross stationNorthern
38 min
£6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thicket Road to Charing Cross176
1h 7m
£1–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross8 mi
25 min
£35–45
Drive 8 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Palace to Charing Cross8 mi
25 min
£2–3

Crystal Palace to Charing Cross by train and subway

421Weekly Services

38 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Thicket Road to Charing Cross every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.

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