There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Hillingdon by subway, train, 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, train
best- Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to West Draytontrain Elizabeth
1h 10m£16–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Roadbus Sl8
1h 34m£4–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Balham to Shepherds Bushtrain East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
- Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Roadbus Sl8
1h 33m£5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Hillingdontaxi 18.6 mi
35 min£85–110Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Balham to Hillingdoncar 18.6 mi
35 min£5–7
Balham to Hillingdon by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Hillingdon is to train and bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Hillingdon is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £85 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Hillingdon. However, there are services departing from Shepherd's Bush and arriving at Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Hillingdon. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at West Drayton via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Balham and Hillingdon is 24 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Hillingdon without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 10m and costs £16 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Balham to Hillingdon, including transfers.
Balham to Hillingdon bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Shepherd's Bush station.
Balham to Hillingdon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Hillingdon bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road station.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Hillingdon, England?
Metroline Travel operates a bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Transport UK London Bus also services this route every 2 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to West Drayton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Balham to Shepherds Bush
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balham to Hillingdon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Hillingdon is 19 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Balham to Hillingdon.
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