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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Poole is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Poole via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Balham to Poole?

The distance between Balham and Poole is 112 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Balham to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Poole train from?

Balham to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Balham to Poole?

The best way to get from Balham to Poole is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Balham to Poole train arrive?

Balham to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Balham to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Poole is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Balham to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Poole.

Balham to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Poole by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 7m
£38–80
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
4h 15m
£14–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
3h 45m
£18–26
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Poole103.6 mi
2h 8m
£26–38

Balham to Poole by train

81Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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