The average train between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 train from Bournemouth to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Bournemouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Bournemouth to Crystal Palace train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace is 148.3 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Crystal Palace via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 44m.