The average train between Reading and Crystal Palace takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Crystal Palace. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Crystal Palace at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 30m • 2 changesWant 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 train from Reading to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via London Paddington station and Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Reading to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Crystal Palace station.
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The distance between Reading and Crystal Palace is 62.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Crystal Palace via Clapham Junction in around 1h 46m.