The average bus between Reading and Crystal Palace takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Crystal Palace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Reading and Crystal Palace. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Crystal Palace? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Reading to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Crystal Palace Parade station.
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The distance between Reading and Crystal Palace is 62.5 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Crystal Palace Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Hyde Park Corner in around 3h 29m.