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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Manchester is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £14 - £30 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Balham to Manchester?

The distance between Balham and Manchester is 193 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Balham to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Manchester train from?

Balham to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Balham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Balham to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £390 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Balham to Manchester train arrive?

Balham to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Balham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Manchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Balham to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3442+ hotels available in Manchester.

Balham to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Balham to Manchester by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 57m
£37–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
5h 39m
£14–51
Drive 188 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Manchester188 mi
4h 5m
£47–68
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 27m
£75–230
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 59m
£14–29
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 23m
£196–383
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
5h 9m
£70–201
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 6m
£88–216

Balham to Manchester by subway and train

307Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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