There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Southwark by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Balham station to Borough stationsubway Northern
16 min£2–4Line 155 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Lambeth Roadbus 155
37 min£1–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Southwarktaxi 5.2 mi
16 min£25–31Drive 5.2 mi
- Drive from Balham to Southwarkcar 5.2 mi
16 min£2Train
- Take the train from Balham to London Bridgetrain London Victoria - London Bridge
41 min£6–7
Balham to Southwark by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Southwark is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Southwark is to subway which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £4.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Lambeth Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Borough station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Balham and Southwark is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Southwark without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs £2 - £4.
The subway from Balham station to Borough station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Balham to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Southwark train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.
The best way to get from Balham to Southwark is to line 155 bus which takes 37 min and costs £1 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £7 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Southwark, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Borough station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Lambeth Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–26 and the journey takes 37 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to Borough station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Balham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Hildreth Street Market to Lambeth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–26
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–26
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- £25–31
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Balham to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lambeth Road station.
Balham to Southwark train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Southwark is 5 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Balham to Southwark.
Book your Balham to Southwark train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20693+ hotels available in Southwark.








