There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Cambridge by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 33m£24–59Drive 62 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balham to Cambridgecar 62 mi
1h 28m£16–22Bus
- Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3h 35m£33–70Subway, train via London St Pancras International
- Take the subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 4m£31–64
Balham to Cambridge by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Cambridge is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Parkside via London Eye and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Balham and Cambridge is 64 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Cambridge without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 33m and costs £24 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Balham to Cambridge, including transfers.
Balham to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.
Balham to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Parkside via Lower Marsh, London Eye, and Coach Station in around 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £28–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £29–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Eye to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Cambridge is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Balham to Cambridge.
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