What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Crystal Palace Parade via Wandsworth Plain and Battersea Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Crystal Palace via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Portsmouth and Crystal Palace is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Crystal Palace bus from?

Portsmouth to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train from?

Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Armoury Way station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train arrive?

Portsmouth to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Crystal Palace is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Portsmouth to Crystal Palace.

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

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junctiontrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2h 18m
£32–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Waybus 030
3h 9m
£17–37
Drive 72.7 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Crystal Palacecar 72.7 mi
1h 30m
£18–26
Train via Haslemere
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Haslemeretrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Haslemere to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
2h 34m
£32–74
Train, line 197 bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
3. Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Thicket Roadbus 197
2h 41m
£40–104

Portsmouth to Crystal Palace by train

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Distance: 74.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £28–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Way every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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