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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Beckenham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Beckenham is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Beckenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balham Station station and arriving at Anerley Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Beckenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Crystal Palace. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Balham to Beckenham?

The distance between Balham and Beckenham is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Beckenham without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Balham to Crystal Palace takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Beckenham bus from?

Balham to Beckenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Balham Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Beckenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Beckenham?

The best way to get from Balham to Beckenham is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Balham to Beckenham bus arrive?

Balham to Beckenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Anerley Station.

Where does the Balham to Beckenham train arrive?

Balham to Beckenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Crystal Palace station.

Can I drive from Balham to Beckenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Beckenham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Balham to Beckenham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Balham to Beckenham?

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Where can I stay near Beckenham?

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Balham to Beckenham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 249 bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Beckenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Crystal Palacetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
14 min
£2–5
Line 249 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Anerley Stationbus 249
45 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Beckenhamtaxi 7.3 mi
19 min
£40–55
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Beckenhamcar 7.3 mi
19 min
£2–3
Line 355 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Brixton Stationbus 355
2. Take the train from Brixton to Beckenham Junctiontrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
49 min
£4–23
Line 249 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Anerley Stationbus 249
2. Take the bus from Seymour Villas to Manor Roadbus 354
1h 4m
£4–5

Balham to Beckenham by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Southern operates a train from Balham to Crystal Palace every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Balham Station to Anerley Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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