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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Guildford is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Guildford is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Balham Station and arriving at Library via London Road / Morden Station and Epsom Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Guildford via Clapham Junction and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Balham to Guildford?

The distance between Balham and Guildford is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Guildford without a car is to train via Woking which takes 1h 7m and costs £16 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Balham to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Guildford bus from?

Balham to Guildford bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from London Road / Morden Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Guildford train from?

Balham to Guildford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Balham to Guildford?

The best way to get from Balham to Guildford is to train via Woking which takes 1h 7m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 293 bus and line 479 bus, which costs £7 - £28 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Balham to Guildford bus arrive?

Balham to Guildford bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Epsom Hospital station.

Where does the Balham to Guildford train arrive?

Balham to Guildford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Balham to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Guildford is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Balham to Guildford.

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

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Where can I stay near Guildford?

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Balham to Guildford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 293 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Guildford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Woking
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wokingtrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
1h 7m
£16–25
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Guildfordcar 25.9 mi
38 min
£7–10
Line 293 bus, line 479 bus
1. Take the bus from London Road / Morden Station to Epsom Hospitalbus 293
2. Take the bus from Epsom Hospital to Librarybus 479
2h 18m
£8–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Guildfordtaxi 25.9 mi
38 min
£65–80
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
1h 23m
£14–25
Train via Dorking
1. Take the train from Balham to Dorkingtrain London Victoria - Horsham / ...
2. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Guildfordtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
1h 23m
£12–26

Balham to Guildford by train

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Distance: 28.2 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Woking every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £11–13 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balham Station to Library via London Road / Morden Station and Epsom Hospital in around 2h 18m.

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