The average train between Balham and Poole takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Balham to Poole train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Waterloo station.
Balham to Poole train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Balham to Poole train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Balham and Poole is 151.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m.