What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Elmers End?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Elmers End is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Elmers End?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Elmers End is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Elmers End?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Elmers End. However, there are services departing from Balham Station and arriving at Eden Park Avenue via Seymour Villas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Elmers End?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Elmers End. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Birkbeck via Crystal Palace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Balham to Elmers End?

The distance between Balham and Elmers End is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Elmers End without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Elmers End without a car is to train and line 358 bus which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Elmers End?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Balham to Elmers End, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Elmers End bus from?

Balham to Elmers End bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Balham Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Elmers End train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Elmers End?

The best way to get from Balham to Elmers End is to train which takes 44 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus and line 358 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Balham to Elmers End bus arrive?

Balham to Elmers End bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Anerley Station.

Where does the Balham to Elmers End train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Elmers End?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Elmers End is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Balham to Elmers End.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Elmers End?

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Where can I stay near Elmers End?

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Balham to Elmers End - 5 ways to travel via train, line 358 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Elmers End by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 358 bus
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Crystal Palacetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Eden Park Avenuebus 358
38 min
£5–8
Drive 6.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Elmers Endcar 6.7 mi
17 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Balham to Crystal Palacetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
44 min
£5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Elmers Endtaxi 6.7 mi
17 min
£40–50
Line 249 bus, line 358 bus
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Anerley Stationbus 249
2. Take the bus from Seymour Villas to Eden Park Avenuebus 358
1h 4m
£4–6

Balham to Elmers End by train and bus

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Elmers End, England?

Southern operates a train from Balham to Crystal Palace every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balham Station to Eden Park Avenue via Anerley Station and Seymour Villas in around 1h 4m.

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