How to get from Crystal Palace to Croydon by bus?

By bus

To get from Crystal Palace to Croydon in Croydon, take the 249 bus from Crystal Palace Station (P) station to Beulah Spa (NH) station. Next, take the 468 bus from Beulah Spa (SD) station to Croydon Flyover (KN) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

41min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Bus - 468468
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (P)
    ID P
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Clapham Common
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beulah Spa (NH)
    ID NH
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beulah Spa (SD)
    ID SD
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 468468
    Wait for bus
    468
    South Croydon, South End
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Flyover (KN)
    ID KN
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 157

Take one direct bus from Crystal Palace to Croydon in Croydon: take the 157 bus from Crystal Palace Station (M) station to Church Street Tram Stop (CL) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

39min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 157157
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (M)
    ID M
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Morden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church Street Tram Stop (CL)
    ID CL
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Crystal Palace to Croydon

The distance between Crystal Palace, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 5.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Palace to Croydon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is located at Crystal Palace, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Crystal Palace Station (M).

Train stations close to Crystal Palace:

  • Anerley
  • Penge West
  • Birkbeck

Bus stations close to Crystal Palace:

  • Crystal Palace Station (M)
  • Crystal Palace Station (P)
  • Hamlet Road (A)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Croydon

Croydon is located at Scarbrook Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Halls (KD).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Fairfield Halls (KD)
  • Park Street (KH)
  • Fairfield Halls (KC)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 157

Take one direct bus from Crystal Palace to Croydon in Croydon: take the 157 bus from Crystal Palace Station (M) station to Church Street Tram Stop (CL) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

39min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 157157
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (M)
    ID M
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Morden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church Street Tram Stop (CL)
    ID CL
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line 468.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 157.

  • Is there a direct bus between Crystal Palace and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The 249 bus line goes from Crystal Palace Station (P) station near Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace to Clapham Common station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clapham Common station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Palace to Croydon by bus?

    The total travel time between Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace and Croydon in Croydon by bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Crystal Palace to get to Croydon?

    Get on the 249 bus from the Crystal Palace Station (P) stop near Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Crystal Palace and Croydon?

    Get off the bus at the Clapham Common stop, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.

  • When is the last train from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The last train from Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace to Croydon in Croydon is the Southern line. It leaves the Anerley station at 01:56.

  • When is the last bus from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The last bus from Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace to Croydon in Croydon is the Morden - Crystal Palace line. It leaves the Crystal Palace Station (M) stop at 08:20.

  • How much is the bus fare from Crystal Palace to Croydon?

    The ride from Crystal Palace to Croydon costs £1.75.

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