The average train between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Crystal Palace. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace is 99.1 km. The road distance is 120 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £28–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m.