The average train between Reading and Balham takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Balham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Balham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Reading to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Reading and Balham is 56.8 km. The road distance is 66 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
