The average train between Gatwick and Balham takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Balham at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Balham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Balham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Gatwick to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Balham is 31 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 24 min.