The average train between Balham and Gatwick takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Balham to Gatwick. 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 15 minutes between Balham and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Gatwick station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Balham to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Balham to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Balham and Gatwick is 31 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Southern operates a train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 29 min.