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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Croydon is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Croydon is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Devonshire Road and arriving at South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Thornton Heath. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Balham to Croydon?

The distance between Balham and Croydon is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £6.

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

The train from Balham to Thornton Heath takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Croydon bus from?

Balham to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Devonshire Road station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Croydon train from?

Balham to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Croydon?

The best way to get from Balham to Croydon is to train which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 255 bus, which costs £3 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Balham to Croydon bus arrive?

Balham to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road station.

Where does the Balham to Croydon train arrive?

Balham to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Thornton Heath station.

Can I drive from Balham to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Croydon is 5 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Balham to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 18897+ hotels available in Croydon.

Balham to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Thornton HeathLondon Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
9 min
£3–6
Drive 5.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Croydon5.3 mi
13 min
£2
Line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Devonshire Road to South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road255
43 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Croydon5.3 mi
13 min
£30–40

Balham to Croydon by train

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

Southern operates a train from Balham to Thornton Heath every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Old Devonshire Road to South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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