What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace is to line 3 bus which costs £2 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Crystal Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at Thicket Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Crystal Palace via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Crystal Palace is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace bus from?

Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace train from?

Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 176 bus, which costs £1 - £45 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Thicket Road station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace is 7 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palace.

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

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 20563+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain London Waterloo - Hampton Court / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crystal Palacetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
39 min
£5–9
Line 176 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Thicket Roadbus 176
55 min
£1–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palacetaxi 7.2 mi
23 min
£70–85
Drive 7.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Crystal Palacecar 7.2 mi
23 min
£2–3
Line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Lambeth Road / Kennington Road to Crystal Palace Paradebus 3 / ...
58 min
£2

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Crystal Palace, England?

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Crystal Palace via Clapham Junction in around 39 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Thicket Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 52 min.

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