What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Old Street?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Old Street is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Old Street?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Old Street is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Old Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Old Street station. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Shoreditch Fire Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Old Street station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Balham to Old Street?

The distance between Balham and Old Street is 7 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Old Street without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Old Street without a car is to subway which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Old Street?

The subway from Balham station to Old Street station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to Old Street bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Old Street train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Old Street bus arrive?

Balham to Old Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Balham to Old Street train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Old Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Old Street is 7 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Balham to Old Street.

Where can I stay near Old Street?

There are 20943+ hotels available in Old Street.

Balham to Old Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, line 243 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Old Street 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 Old Street stationsubway Northern
23 min
£2–4
Bus, line 243 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N155
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Shoreditch Fire Stationbus 243
57 min
£5–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Old Streettaxi 7 mi
21 min
£30–40
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Old Streetcar 7 mi
21 min
£2–3

Balham to Old Street by bus

224Weekly Buses

57 minAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Old Street, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Old Street station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Shoreditch Fire Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 57 min.

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