The average train between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. 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 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
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.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace is 148.3 km. The road distance is 176 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 51m.