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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Poole is to bus via Green Line Coach Station which costs £18 - £27 and takes 4h 34m.

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 £25 - £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 2h 47m.

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 2h 47m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 2h 47m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.

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 2192+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 47m
£28–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
4h 19m
£15–46
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Poolecar 103.6 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Bus via Green Line Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
4h 34m
£18–26

Balham to Poole by train

125Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £26–75 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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