The average train between Balham and Wanstead takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Balham to Wanstead. 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 10 minutes between Balham and Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:05 AM which arrives into Wanstead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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42 min • 1 change

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43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Wanstead station via Bank station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Balham to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Wanstead station.
The distance between Balham and Wanstead is 19.1 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a subway from Balham station to Wanstead station via Bank station in around 38 min.