The average train between Barking and Balham takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Barking to Balham. 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 5 minutes between Barking and Balham. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Barking is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Cannon Street station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Balham. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Balham station via Cannon Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Barking to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Barking to Balham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Barking and Balham is 19 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a subway from Barking station to Balham Station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 45 min.