The average train between Balham and Leyton takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from Balham to Leyton. 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 Leyton. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:49 AM which arrives into Leyton at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 49m • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Leyton. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Leyton station via Walthamstow Central station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Balham to Leyton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stockwell station.
Balham to Leyton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Walthamstow Central station.
The distance between Balham and Leyton is 16.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Stockwell station to Walthamstow Central station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £12–45 and the journey takes 29 min.