There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Chessington by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Chessington NorthLondon Waterloo - Chessington South / ...
48 min£7–17Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balham to Chessington9.4 mi
21 min£3–4Line 57 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Colliers Wood Station to Kingston Hospital57
- Take the bus from Kingston Hospital to Bridge RoadK4
1h 36m£5–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Chessington9.4 mi
21 min£55–70
Balham to Chessington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Chessington is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Chessington is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £55 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Balham Station and arriving at Bridge Road via Colliers Wood Station and Kingston Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Chessington North via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Balham and Chessington is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Chessington without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £6 - £17.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Balham to Chessington, including transfers.
Balham to Chessington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Colliers Wood Station.
Balham to Chessington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
The best way to get from Balham to Chessington is to train which takes 48 min and costs £6 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £50 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Chessington, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Chessington North hourly. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balham Station to Bridge Road via Colliers Wood Station and Kingston Hospital in around 1h 36m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Chessington North
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £4–7
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–12
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Colliers Wood Station to Kingston Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Kingston Hospital to Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Chessington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingston Hospital station.
Balham to Chessington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chessington North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Chessington is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Balham to Chessington.
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