The average train between Balham and Bournemouth takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Bournemouth. 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 hourly between Balham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Balham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Waterloo station.
Balham to Bournemouth train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Balham to Bournemouth train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Balham and Bournemouth is 145.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.