How to get to Selhurst Park in 2026: Best ways for fans to travel to the home of Crystal Palace

For Crystal Palace fans heading to Selhurst Park, planning your journey is essential to avoid delays on matchday.

Located in south-east London, the stadium is surrounded by residential streets with limited parking, but it benefits from strong rail and bus connections, making public transport the best option for most supporters.

Whether you're travelling locally or arriving from further afield, FootballGroundGuide provides a complete guide to the best ways to get to Selhurst Park in 2026.

Getting to Selhurst Park by Car

Driving to Selhurst Park is possible, but not recommended for most fans.

If driving is your only option, then make sure to leave the M25 at Junction 7 and follow the A23 towards Croydon, then continue through Thornton Heath and onto Brigstock Road. Turn onto Whitehorse Lane, where the stadium is located.

However, many surrounding streets now operate permit-only parking restrictions, making it difficult to find a space near the ground.

Traffic congestion is also common on matchdays, particularly in residential areas.

Car Parking at Selhurst Park

There is no official parking available at the stadium.

Local streets are also heavily restricted, so supporters are advised to arrive early if attempting to park locally, use private driveway rental services such as JustPark or YourParkingSpace (at their own risk), or park further away and travel in by train or bus.

For most fans, avoiding driving altogether is the easiest option.

Getting to Selhurst Park by Train and Tube

Train travel is the most convenient and popular way to reach Selhurst Park.

Via Train

The nearest stations are:

• Selhurst Station
• Thornton Heath Station
• Norwood Junction Station

All are around a 10–15 minute walk from the stadium.

Key routes include:

• From London Victoria to Selhurst (around 25–28 minutes)
• From London Bridge to Norwood Junction (around 11–12 minutes)
• From Clapham Junction to Thornton Heath (around 16 minutes)

Trains can be busy on matchdays, so arriving early is recommended.

Via Tube

There is no direct Underground station at Selhurst Park.

A common route is:

• Take the Northern Line to London Bridge or Balham
• Transfer to a Southern train to one of the nearby stations

Alternatively, London Tramlink services run to West Croydon, where you can connect via train or bus.

Getting to Selhurst Park by Bus

Buses offer a reliable and flexible option for travelling to the stadium.

Routes serving the area include:

• 468, X68
• 75, 157, 196
• 312, 410
• N68 (night service for evening matches)

Most services stop within a 5–10 minute walk of Selhurst Park, making them a strong alternative to rail.

Getting to Selhurst Park from the Airport

From Gatwick Airport

• Train: Direct to Norwood Junction
• Taxi: Around 30–40 minutes, depending on traffic

From Heathrow Airport

• Train/Tube: Heathrow Express or Piccadilly Line into London, then connect to Selhurst, Thornton Heath or Norwood Junction
• Taxi: Around 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic

Public transport is typically faster and more reliable than driving.

FGG Verdict: What is the best way to get to Selhurst Park?

For Crystal Palace fans or other supporters heading to Selhurst Park, train travel is typically the best way to get there.

With three nearby stations all within walking distance and strong connections from across London, rail provides the quickest and most convenient option.

Driving is best avoided due to parking restrictions, while buses offer a useful alternative for local journeys.