What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Barking?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Barking is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Barking?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Barking is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Barking. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at North Street via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Barking station via Cannon Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Balham to Barking?

The distance between Balham and Barking is 14 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Barking without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Barking without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs £4 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Barking?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Balham to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Barking bus from?

Balham to Barking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Barking train from?

Balham to Barking train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Barking bus arrive?

Balham to Barking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Balham to Barking train arrive?

Balham to Barking train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Balham to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Barking is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Balham to Barking.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Barking?

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Where can I stay near Barking?

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Balham to Barking - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Barking by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationNorthern
2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Barking stationDistrict
46 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing CrossN155
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to North StreetN15
1h 35m
£3–103
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Barking13.9 mi
35 min
£35–45
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Barking13.9 mi
35 min
£4–5
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Balham to London VictoriaLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Barking stationDistrict
52 min
£6–12

Balham to Barking by bus

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a subway from Balham station to Barking station via Bank station and Cannon Street station in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to North Street via Charing Cross in around 1h 35m.

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