The average train between Balham and Purley takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Balham to Purley. 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 30 minutes between Balham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Purley at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Purley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Balham to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.
Balham to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.
Book your Balham to Purley train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Balham and Purley is 12.3 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a train from Balham to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 41 min.