The average train between Erith and Balham takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Erith 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 15 minutes between Erith and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 7m • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Balham. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Balham station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Erith to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Abbey Wood station.
Erith to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Erith to Balham train tickets online with Southeastern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Erith and Balham is 23 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Balham via London Bridge in around 1h 46m.