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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Hammersmith is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Hammersmith is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £27 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Hammersmith?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Hammersmith station. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Hammersmith Bus Station via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Hammersmith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Kensington (Olympia). Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Balham to Hammersmith?

The distance between Balham and Hammersmith is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Hammersmith without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The train from Balham to Kensington (Olympia) takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Balham to Hammersmith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Hammersmith train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Hammersmith?

The best way to get from Balham to Hammersmith is to train which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 295 bus, which costs £5 - £12 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Balham to Hammersmith bus arrive?

Balham to Hammersmith bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Balham to Hammersmith train arrive?

Balham to Hammersmith train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Kensington (Olympia) station.

Can I drive from Balham to Hammersmith?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Hammersmith is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Balham to Hammersmith.

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

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Where can I stay near Hammersmith?

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Balham to Hammersmith - 6 ways to travel via train, line 295 bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Kensington (Olympia)East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
20 min
£4–6
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Hammersmith5.7 mi
16 min
£2–3
Line 295 bus
1. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station to Hammersmith Bus Station295
47 min
£5–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Hammersmith5.7 mi
16 min
£27–35
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Balham to London VictoriaLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to HammersmithDistrict
29 min
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing CrossN155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Hammersmith Bus Station9 / ...
1h 12m
£3–60

Balham to Hammersmith by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

Southern operates a train from Balham to Kensington (Olympia) hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Clapham Junction Station to Hammersmith Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 39 min.

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