There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Leeds Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from London Victoria to HollingbourneLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2h 36m£19–33Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balham to Leeds Castle41.8 mi
58 min£11–15Line 155 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Station155 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to King Street814
4h 5m£18–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Leeds Castle41.8 mi
58 min£180–220
Balham to Leeds Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Leeds Castle is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Leeds Castle is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Leeds Castle. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Broomfield Turning via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, New Cross Gate Station and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham to Leeds Castle. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Hollingbourne via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Balham and Leeds Castle is 51 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Leeds Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Balham to Leeds Castle, including transfers.
Balham to Leeds Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Leeds Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.
The best way to get from Balham to Leeds Castle is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 155 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Leeds Castle, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Hollingbourne hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Leeds Castle via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, New Cross Gate Station, King Street, and Broomfield Turning in around 4h 5m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Victoria to Hollingbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–23
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–23
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Leeds Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.
Balham to Leeds Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hollingbourne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Leeds Castle is 42 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Balham to Leeds Castle.
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