The average train between Balham and Cardiff takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Balham to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Balham to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Balham to Cardiff train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Balham and Cardiff is 209.8 km. The road distance is 245 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.