The average train between Hersham and Balham takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hersham 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 20 minutes between Hersham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hersham is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Surbiton and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


43 min • 2 changes


44 min • 2 changes


41 min • 2 changes


42 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hersham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Hersham station and arriving at Balham station via Surbiton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Hersham to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Walton-on-Thames station.
Hersham to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Hersham and Balham is 19.3 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Walton-on-Thames to Balham via Surbiton and Clapham Junction in around 41 min.