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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Catford is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Catford is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Catford?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Catford. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Catford?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Catford. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Catford via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Balham to Catford?

The distance between Balham and Catford is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Catford without a car is to train and line 202 bus which takes 44 min and costs £3 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Balham to Catford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Catford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Catford train from?

Balham to Catford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Catford bus arrive?

Balham to Catford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Balham to Catford train arrive?

Balham to Catford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Balham to Catford?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Catford is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Balham to Catford.

Where can I stay near Catford?

There are 20980+ hotels available in Catford.

Balham to Catford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 202 bus, and line 75 bus

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

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Train, line 202 bus
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Sydenhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge
2. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hallbus 202
44 min
£4–8
Drive 6.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Catfordcar 6.4 mi
20 min
£2–3
Train, line 75 bus
1. Take the train from Balham to Selhursttrain London Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
2. Take the bus from Selhurst Station to The Catford Broadwaybus 75
1h 4m
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Catfordtaxi 6.4 mi
20 min
£40–50
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Catfordtrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
48 min
£8–19
Line 155 bus, line 171 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 155 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hallbus N171 / ...
1h 41m
£3–69

Balham to Catford by train and bus

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Catford Rd /Lewisham Town Hall via Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 1h 41m.

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