The average train between Balham and Bristol takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Balham to Bristol. 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 2 hours between Balham and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bristol at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Balham to Bristol train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Balham to Bristol train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Balham to Bristol train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Balham and Bristol is 169.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 36m.