The average train between Balham and Barking takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Balham to Barking. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Balham and Barking. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Balham is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Barking at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Barking. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Barking station via Bank station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Balham to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Barking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Barking station.
Book your Balham to Barking train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Balham and Barking is 19 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a subway from Balham station to Barking station via Bank station and Cannon Street station in around 48 min.