The average train between Emsworth and Balham takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Emsworth 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 Emsworth and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emsworth is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Balham at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Havant and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Emsworth to Balham. However, there are services departing from Emsworth station and arriving at Balham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Emsworth to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Havant station.
Emsworth to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Emsworth to Balham train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Emsworth and Balham is 86.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Havant to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 1h 18m.