How to get from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by bus and train?

Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace map

From Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Norwood Junction station. Next, take the 157 bus from South Norwood Clock Tower (B) station to Crystal Palace Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

65min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 157157
Walk to Crystal Palace
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norwood Junction
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Norwood Clock Tower (B)
    ID B
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (P)
    ID P
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Palace
    Walk to
    Crystal Palace
    Crystal Palace Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by bus and train via THAMESLINK and 410

To get from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, take the 410 bus from Cherry Orchard Rd / East Croydon Stn (E4) station to Crystal Palace Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

73min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 410410
Walk to Crystal Palace
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Orchard Rd / East Croydon Stn (E4)
    ID E4
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 410410
    Wait for bus
    410
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (P)
    ID P
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Palace
    Walk to
    Crystal Palace
    Crystal Palace Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Crystal Palace and Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace is approximately 32.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Crystal Palace – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, Crystal Palace and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Public transport stations close to Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace

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

Train stations close to Crystal Palace:

  • Kent House
  • Penge West
  • Anerley

Bus stations close to Crystal Palace:

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

Related Routes

Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace map

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by bus and train via THAMESLINK and 410

To get from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, take the 410 bus from Cherry Orchard Rd / East Croydon Stn (E4) station to Crystal Palace Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

73min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 410410
Walk to Crystal Palace
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Orchard Rd / East Croydon Stn (E4)
    ID E4
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 410410
    Wait for bus
    410
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (P)
    ID P
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Palace
    Walk to
    Crystal Palace
    Crystal Palace Station Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 157.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 410.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Crystal Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Norwood Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Norwood Junction station near Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to Crystal Palace?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and Crystal Palace?

    Get off the train at the Norwood Junction stop, which is closest to Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace.

  • How much is the train fare from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Crystal Palace costs £10.25.

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