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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Nunhead is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Nunhead is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Nunhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Nunhead. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at The Gardens via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Nunhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Brockley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Balham to Nunhead?

The distance between Balham and Nunhead is 8 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Nunhead without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £7.

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

The train from Balham to Brockley takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Balham to Nunhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Nunhead train from?

Balham to Nunhead train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Nunhead?

The best way to get from Balham to Nunhead is to train which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 155 bus and line 63 bus, which costs and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Balham to Nunhead bus arrive?

Balham to Nunhead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Balham to Nunhead train arrive?

Balham to Nunhead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brockley station.

Can I drive from Balham to Nunhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Nunhead is 6 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Balham to Nunhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Nunhead?

Book your Balham to Nunhead train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Nunhead?

There are 19979+ hotels available in Nunhead.

Balham to Nunhead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 155 bus, and line 63 bus

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

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 Balham to BrockleyLondon Victoria - London Bridge
28 min
£5–7
Drive 5.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Nunhead5.6 mi
17 min
£2
Line 155 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Station155 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to The GardensN63 / ...
1h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Nunhead5.6 mi
17 min
£16–20
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to NunheadLondon Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
42 min
£4–10

Balham to Nunhead by train

239Weekly Trains

28 minAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Southern operates a train from Balham to Brockley hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to The Gardens via Elephant & Castle Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 1h 1m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.