The average train between Cheltenham and Balham takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours 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 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 57m. 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 57m.
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.
Book your Cheltenham to Balham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Cheltenham and Balham is 142.3 km. The road distance is 206 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m.