There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Cockfosters by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Balham station to Leicester Square stationsubway Northern
- Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Cockfosters stationsubway Piccadilly
54 min£3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N155
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Freston Gardensbus N91
2h 4m£3–116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Cockfosterstaxi 16.4 mi
48 min£40–50Drive 16.4 mi
- Drive from Balham to Cockfosterscar 16.4 mi
48 min£4–6Subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Take the subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Cockfosters stationsubway Piccadilly
58 min£3–6Subway #2
- Take the subway from Balham station to High Barnet stationsubway Northern
1h 13m£6–9
Balham to Cockfosters by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Cockfosters is to subway which costs £3 - £6 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Cockfosters is to taxi which takes 48 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Cockfosters. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Freston Gardens via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Cockfosters station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Cockfosters station via Leicester Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Balham and Cockfosters is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Cockfosters without a car is to subway which takes 54 min and costs £3 - £6.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Balham to Cockfosters, including transfers.
Balham to Cockfosters bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Cockfosters bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Cockfosters, England?
You can take a subway from Balham station to Cockfosters station via Leicester Square station in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Freston Gardens via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Aldwych / Kingsway in around 2h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to Leicester Square station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Leicester Square station to Cockfosters station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
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
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Cockfosters station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
Subway from Balham station to High Barnet station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Freston Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–80
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–80
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Cockfosters is 17 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Balham to Cockfosters.
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