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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Bristol is to bus which costs £8 - £40 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Balham to Bristol?

The distance between Balham and Bristol is 127 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Balham to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Bristol train from?

Balham to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Balham to Bristol?

The best way to get from Balham to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Balham to Bristol train arrive?

Balham to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Balham to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Bristol is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Balham to Bristol.

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 26m
£36–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 040 / ...
3h 14m
£9–38
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Bristolcar 118.8 mi
2h 10m
£29–42
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 10m
£48–150
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 58m
£15–32

Balham to Bristol by subway and train

240Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £27–110 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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