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How to get fromReading to Crystal Palace (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Crystal Palace (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crystal Palacetrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    1h 23m
    £21–62

  2. Drive  46 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to Crystal Palace (Station)car car 46 mi
    1h 6m
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Haymarket / Jermyn Streetbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket / Charles II Street to Crystal Palace Stationbus bus N3
    3h 42m
    £30–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Crystal Palace (Station)taxi taxi 46 mi
    1h 6m
    £200–240

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crystal Palacetrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    1h 46m
    £16–34

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to Crystal Palace Stationbus bus N3
    2h 24m
    £30–57

Reading to Crystal Palace (Station) by train and subway

Calendar414Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Crystal Palace via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Crystal Palace Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, and Haymarket / Charles II Street in around 3h 42m.

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