What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Travel Centre via London Eye, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Balham to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Balham and Southend-on-Sea is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 39m and costs £11 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Balham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Balham to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Balham to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Balham to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Southend-on-Sea is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Balham to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 857+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Balham to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationNorthern
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 39m
£11–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach StationA8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel CentreX30
4h 1m
Drive 44.5 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Southend-on-Sea44.5 mi
1h 17m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Southend-on-Sea44.5 mi
1h 17m
£100–130
Subway, train via London Fenchurch Street
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationNorthern
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 39m
£13–28

Balham to Southend-on-Sea by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Travel Centre via Lower Marsh, London Eye, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 4h 1m.

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