The average train between Cheltenham and Balham takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 hourly between Cheltenham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Balham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cheltenham to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Balham is 142.3 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.