The average train between Southampton and Balham takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 hourly between Southampton and Balham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Balham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Balham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Southampton to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Balham train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Southampton and Balham is 106 km. The road distance is 134 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 19m.