By Road: SE25 6PU
Leave the M25 at Junction Seven and follow the signs for the A23 to Croydon. At Purley bear left onto the A23 at it's junction with the A235 (to Croydon). You will pass roundabouts and junctions with the A232 and A236 as you pass Croydon, after which the A23 bears left at Thornton Heath roundabout where you must take the fourth exit (A235) before an almost immediate left turn into Brigstock Road (B266). Continue past Thornton Heath Station on your left and bear right onto the High Street. At the next mini roundabout, (Whitehorse Road/Grange Road) go left into Whitehorse Lane and continue until you see the ground on your right.
Richard Downs suggests the following alternative route for fans coming from the North, is to leave the M25 at Junction 10 and follow the A3 towards London. After about ten miles you will reach the Tolworth roundabout at which you turn right onto the A240 towards Epsom. After about three miles turn onto the A232 towards Sutton.
Follow the A232 through Sutton and Carshalton and just before reaching Croydon, turn left onto the A23 north towards Thornton Heath'. Where the A23 bears left at Thornton Heath (at the Horsehoe pub roundabout). Here you must go straight over, into Brigstock Road (B266), passing Thornton Heath Station on your left and bearing right on to the High Street. At the next mini roundabout, (Whitehorse Road/Grange Road) go left into Whitehorse Lane. The ground is on your right.
Read the signs concerning parking as much is restricted to residents only.
Approx 112 miles and 2 hour 40 mins
By Rail:
Selhurst is well served by three overground train stations. Selhurst and Thornton Heath stations are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins). You can also use Norwood Junction station which is served by London Bridge, East Croydon, Gatwick airport and a limited service from London Victoria.
Update – HOWEVER trains are not running directly from Leicester on Mon 2nd, you can get a bus from the station to Bedford, then the train and the same on the way back.
Please note that Crystal Palace overground station is NOT the station for Selhurst Park Stadium.
By Bus:
The following bus routes run past Selhurst Park Stadium:
468 – Elephant & Castle to South Croydon
X68 – Russell Square to West Croydon
75 – Lewisham to Croydon Fairfield Halls
157 – Crystal Palace to Morden
Pubs
Around Selhurst Railway station
Two Brewers – Gloucester Road
From the station cross the road using the zebra crossing and turn right (heading away from ground). Gloucester Road is third on the left. Comfortable cottage type pub. Small public bar, Shepherd Neame ales on sale -rare outside Kent.
Clifton Arms Clifton Road
Turn left out of the station and take the 3rd road on the left. This is the nearest pub to Stadium. A big Victorian corner pub well known for high quality of ales. Selection changes weekly. 3 or 4 bitters always on. Drawback: due to popularity away fans will only be admitted if they turn up early. After One thirty it's Palace season ticket holders only past the doorman.
Around Thornton Heath Railway Station:
The Railway Telegraph – Brigstock Road
From the station cross the road (zebra) and turn right. Pub is 100 yards down this road. A spacious Youngs house. Also there's a Wetherspoons pub directly opposite the station, which is a firm favourite with away fans.
Around Norwood Junction Railway Station:
The Alliance – Station Road (by clock tower)
Usually two real ales. Narrow shape of bar does means it can get crowded when waiting for service. Bar staff are friendly.
Wetherspoons – South Norwood High Street
Pawson Arms is Pawson Rd is also recommended
All information is provided in good faith but the Foxes Trust cannot be held responsible for any errors.
Thanks to the Football Ground Guide and Crystal Palace