The average train between Balham and York takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Balham to York. 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 20 minutes between Balham and York. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into York at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 34m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to York. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at York station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Balham to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to York train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at York station.
Book your Balham to York train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Balham and York is 286.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a subway from Balham station to York via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 4h 21m.