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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Purley is to line 249 bus and line 60 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Purley is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Balham Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Streatham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Purley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Balham to Purley?

The distance between Balham and Purley is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Balham to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Purley bus from?

Balham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Balham Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Purley?

The best way to get from Balham to Purley is to train which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Balham to Purley bus arrive?

Balham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Streatham Station.

Where does the Balham to Purley train arrive?

Balham to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Balham to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Purley is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Balham to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 12111+ hotels available in Purley.

Balham to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Purley by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Clapham Junctiontrain Epsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
39 min
£6–13
Line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Streatham Common to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 60
1h 4m
£2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Purleytaxi 8.7 mi
20 min
£24–29
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Purleycar 8.7 mi
20 min
£3–4
Line 249 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Streatham Stationbus 249
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 60
1h 21m
£2–3
Line 127 bus
1. Take the bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Purley Stationbus 127
1h 21m
£4–11

Balham to Purley by train

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Distance: 12.6 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a train from Balham to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 39 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Streatham Common to Purley / Downlands Precinct every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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