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The average train between Balham and Poole takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. 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.

2h 38m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 54m
£43–93

Balham to Poole train times

Trains run hourly between Balham and Poole. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 22m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 50m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 59m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 4m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 53m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 54m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 38m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 37m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 117.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Poole, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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