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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Reading is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Reading via Tottenham Court Road Station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Balham to Reading?

The distance between Balham and Reading is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Reading without a car is to subway and train via London Paddington which takes 1h 10m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Balham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Reading?

The best way to get from Balham to Reading is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Balham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Reading is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Balham to Reading.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Reading by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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 via London Paddington
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationNorthern
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 10m
£33–52
Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Reading42.2 mi
56 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Heathrow Central Bus Station025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 31m
£37–54
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Reading42.2 mi
56 min
£120–150
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to ReadingElizabeth
1h 42m
£15–29
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 48m
£19–29

Balham to Reading by subway and train

274Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Balham to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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