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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Hampstead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Hampstead is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Hampstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Hampstead station. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Hampstead Station via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Hampstead station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Balham to Hampstead?

The distance between Balham and Hampstead is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Hampstead without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The subway from Balham station to Hampstead station takes 38 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Hampstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Hampstead train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Hampstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to Hampstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Hampstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Hampstead is 9 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Balham to Hampstead.

Where can I stay near Hampstead?

There are 20214+ hotels available in Hampstead.

Balham to Hampstead - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Hampstead by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Hampstead stationNorthern
38 min
£2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing CrossN155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Hampstead StationN5
1h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Hampstead8.9 mi
29 min
£35–50
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Hampstead8.9 mi
29 min
£3–4

Balham to Hampstead by subway

1816Weekly Subways

38 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Hampstead station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Hampstead Station via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 25m.

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