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How to get fromCrystal Palace to Readingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Clapham Junctiontrain train London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    1h 53m
    £19–46

  2. Drive 46.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Palace to Readingcar car 46.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, line 035 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Sloane Squarebus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 51m
    £30–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Readingtaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £130–160

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Selfridgesbus bus N137
    2. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h
    £28–58

Crystal Palace to Reading by train

Calendar244Weekly Trains
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Crystal Palace, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Crystal Palace to Reading via Clapham Junction in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Sloane Square, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 51m.

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