The average train between Guildford and Balham takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Guildford 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 30 minutes between Guildford and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Balham at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Woking and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


39 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Balham. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Balham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Guildford to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Woking station.
Guildford to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Guildford and Balham is 37.5 km. The road distance is 45 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Clapham Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 38 min.