There are 3 ways to get from Balham to Elstree by subway, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Elstree & Borehamwoodtrain Sutton / ...
1h 3m£11–14Drive 17 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balham to Elstreecar 17 mi
45 min£5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Elstreetaxi 17 mi
45 min£75–95
Balham to Elstree by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Elstree is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Elstree is to taxi which takes 45 min and costs £75 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Balham and Elstree is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Elstree without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Balham to Elstree, including transfers.
Balham to Elstree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Elstree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Elephant & Castle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Elstree is 17 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Balham to Elstree.
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What companies run services between Balham, England and Elstree, England?
There is no direct connection from Balham to Elstree. However, you can take the subway to Elephant & Castle station, walk to Elephant & Castle, then take the train to Elstree & Borehamwood. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Elstree.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Elephant & Castle to Elstree & Borehamwood
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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