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 - £15 and takes 57 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 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Reading RailAir via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Balham to Reading?

The distance between Balham and Reading is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.6 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 9m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Balham to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Reading bus from?

Balham to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Reading?

The best way to get from Balham to Reading is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Balham to Reading bus arrive?

Balham to Reading bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Balham to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Reading is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Balham to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 9m
£33–52
Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Readingcar 42.4 mi
57 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 4m
£29–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Readingtaxi 42.4 mi
57 min
£120–150
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 35m
£24–49
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 38m
£19–29

Balham to Reading by bus

210Weekly Buses

3h 4mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.9 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Reading RailAir via Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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