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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Highgate is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Highgate is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Highgate?

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

Is there a direct train between Balham and Highgate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Highgate station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Balham to Highgate?

The distance between Balham and Highgate is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Highgate without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The subway from Balham station to Highgate station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Highgate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Highgate train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Highgate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to Highgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Highgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Highgate is 11 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Balham to Highgate.

Where can I stay near Highgate?

There are 20051+ hotels available in Highgate.

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

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

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 Highgate stationNorthern
40 min
£2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing CrossN155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Muswell Hill RoadN20
1h 25m
£4–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Highgate10.5 mi
34 min
£45–55
Drive 10.5 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Highgate10.5 mi
34 min
£3–4

Balham to Highgate by subway

2553Weekly Subways

40 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Highgate station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Muswell Hill Road via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 25m.

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