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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Eltham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Eltham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Eltham High Street / Passey Place via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Eltham via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Balham to Eltham?

The distance between Balham and Eltham is 14 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Eltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 14m and costs £7 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Balham to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Eltham bus from?

Balham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Eltham train from?

Balham to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Eltham bus arrive?

Balham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Balham to Eltham train arrive?

Balham to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Balham to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Eltham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Balham to Eltham.

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

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 19563+ hotels available in Eltham.

Balham to Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 321 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Eltham by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 14m
£7–10
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Elthamcar 9.8 mi
27 min
£3–4
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Balham to New Cross Gatetrain London Victoria - London Bridge
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Placebus 321 / ...
1h 20m
£5–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Elthamtaxi 9.8 mi
27 min
£26–32
Line 155 bus, bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Stationbus 155
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Lewisham Stationbus Bl1
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Placebus 321 / ...
1h 38m
£4–66

Balham to Eltham by subway and train

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Eltham High Street / Passey Place via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Lewisham Station in around 1h 38m.

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