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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Marble Arch Station / Park Lanebus bus N137 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    1h 24m
    £18–67

  2. Drive  46.7 mi

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

  3. Train

    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 54m
    £17–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Readingtaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £200–250

  5. Line 176 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thicket Road to Denmark Streetbus bus 176
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 33m
    £31–113

Crystal Palace to Reading by bus and train

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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 54m.

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