What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Palace and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Palace to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Reading via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Crystal Palace to Reading?

The distance between Crystal Palace and Reading is 48 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 43m and costs £15 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Palace to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Crystal Palace to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Palace to Reading train from?

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

Where does the Crystal Palace to Reading train arrive?

Crystal Palace to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Crystal Palace to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Palace to Reading is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Crystal Palace to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

Crystal Palace to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Reading by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Marble Arch Station / Park Lanebus N137 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 43m
£15–52
Drive 46.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crystal Palace to Readingcar 46.7 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Train
1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Clapham Junctiontrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 52m
£22–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Readingtaxi 46.7 mi
1h 7m
£130–160
Line 176 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thicket Road to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Streetbus 176
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 37m
£14–78

Crystal Palace to Reading by bus and train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Crystal Palace, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Crystal Palace to Reading via Clapham Junction in around 1h 52m.

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