The average train between Leicester and Crystal Palace takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 every 30 minutes between Leicester and Crystal Palace. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Leicester to Crystal Palace train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Crystal Palace train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crystal Palace station.
Book your Leicester to Crystal Palace train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Leicester and Crystal Palace is 153.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Crystal Palace via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge in around 1h 56m.