What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to subway which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Heathrow Terminal 5 station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Leicester Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Balham and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to subway which takes 1h 18m and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester Square station.

Can I drive from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 20 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Leicester Square stationNorthern
2. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationPiccadilly
1h 18m
£3–6
Line 035 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
1h 40m
£12–22
Drive 20 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 520 mi
34 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Heathrow Terminal 520 mi
34 min
£50–60
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth
1h 24m
£18–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing CrossN155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5N9
2h 32m
£4–35

Balham to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, foot, and bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

You can take a subway from Balham station to Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Leicester Square station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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