What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace is to line 249 bus which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £14 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Crystal Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balham Station station and arriving at Crystal Palace Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Crystal Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Crystal Palace. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Balham to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Balham and Crystal Palace is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Crystal Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Crystal Palace?

The train from Balham to Crystal Palace takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Crystal Palace bus from?

Balham to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Balham Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Crystal Palace train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Balham to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus, which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Balham to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

Balham to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Crystal Palace Station.

Where does the Balham to Crystal Palace train arrive?

Balham to Crystal Palace train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Crystal Palace station.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Crystal Palace?

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Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 19394+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

Balham to Crystal Palace - 4 ways to travel via train, line 249 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Crystal Palace by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Crystal PalaceLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
15 min
£3–7
Line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Crystal Palace Station249
42 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Crystal Palace4.8 mi
13 min
£14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balham to Crystal Palace4.6 mi
1h 28m

Balham to Crystal Palace by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Crystal Palace, England?

Southern operates a train from Balham to Crystal Palace every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Balham Station to Crystal Palace Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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