Train Preston to Balham from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Balham takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 43m

£55–150

Preston to Balham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Balham. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:00 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 6:08 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 7:13 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:27 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:27 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:27 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Balham.

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Balham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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