What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and The Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to The Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Crystal Palace Parade / College Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Haymarket / Charles II Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and The Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to The Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Gipsy Hill via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

The distance between Reading and The Crystal Palace is 49 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to The Crystal Palace bus from?

Reading to The Crystal Palace bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to The Crystal Palace train from?

Reading to The Crystal Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Reading to The Crystal Palace is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £35 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Reading to The Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Reading to The Crystal Palace bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to The Crystal Palace train arrive?

Reading to The Crystal Palace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to The Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to The Crystal Palace is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Reading to The Crystal Palace.

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

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Where can I stay near The Crystal Palace?

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Reading to The Crystal Palace - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gipsy Hilltrain London Victoria - Norwood Junction / ...
1h 50m
£21–62
Drive 46 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to The Crystal Palacecar 46 mi
1h 6m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Haymarket / Jermyn Streetbus N9
3. Take the bus from Haymarket / Charles II Street to Crystal Palace Parade / College Roadbus N3
3h 38m
£30–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to The Crystal Palacetaxi 46 mi
1h 6m
£200–240
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 58m
£17–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Farringdon Station to Crystal Palace Parade / College Roadbus N63
2h 18m
£32–61

Reading to The Crystal Palace by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Reading to The Crystal Palace via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Gipsy Hill in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Crystal Palace via Heathrow Terminal 5, Haymarket / Jermyn Street, Haymarket / Charles II Street, and Crystal Palace Parade / College Road in around 3h 38m.

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