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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Poplar is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Poplar is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Poplar?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR via Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Poplar?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Poplar station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Poplar DLR Station via Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Balham to Poplar?

The distance between Balham and Poplar is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Poplar without a car is to subway and train which takes 32 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Balham to Poplar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Poplar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Poplar train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Poplar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to Poplar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Poplar?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Poplar is 9 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Balham to Poplar.

Where can I stay near Poplar?

There are 19897+ hotels available in Poplar.

Balham to Poplar - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Poplar by subway, train, 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, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Bank DLR Station to Poplar DLR StationDlr
32 min
£3–6
Subway, bus via Charing Cross
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Charing Cross stationNorthern
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR15 / ...
1h 6m
£3–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Poplar8.8 mi
26 min
£24–29
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Poplar8.8 mi
26 min
£3–4
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationNorthern
2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLRN551
1h 11m
£5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Aldwych / Drury LaneN155
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR15 / ...
1h 17m
£3–64

Balham to Poplar by subway and train

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR via Aldwych in around 1h 17m.

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