What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Thicket Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Crystal Palace via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Charing Cross and Crystal Palace is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £3 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus from?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train from?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 41 min and costs £3 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 1h.

Where does the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Thicket Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train arrive?

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Crystal Palace is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace?

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 21156+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Crystal Palace by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Crystal Palacetrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
41 min
£4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Thicket Roadbus 176
1h
£1–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Crystal Palacetaxi 7.8 mi
25 min
£60–75
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Crystal Palacecar 7.8 mi
25 min
£2–3

Charing Cross to Crystal Palace by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Crystal Palace, England?

You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Crystal Palace via London Bridge in around 41 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Thicket Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.

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