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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Crystal Palace by train
It takes an average of 1h 51m to travel from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (57 km). There are normally 58 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace and tickets for this journey start from £27 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:30 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Crystal Palace | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 36 miles (57 km) | |
| Frequency | 58 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £27 | |
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Taking the train from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace in 1 hour 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to travel the 36 miles (57 km) from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 58 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Thameslink or London Overground to Crystal Palace. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £27.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Crystal Palace by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stansted Airport to Crystal Palace is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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