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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Swanley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Swanley is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Swanley via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Balham to Swanley?

The distance between Balham and Swanley is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Balham to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Swanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Swanley?

The best way to get from Balham to Swanley is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 355 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Balham to Swanley train arrive?

Balham to Swanley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Balham to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Swanley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Balham to Swanley.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10177+ hotels available in Swanley.

Balham to Swanley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 355 bus, bus, taxi

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

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 London VictoriaLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to SwanleyLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
1h 3m
£10–19
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Swanley16.4 mi
37 min
£5–6
Line 355 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Brixton Station355
2. Take the bus from Brixton Station to Bromley South StationN3
1h 56m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Swanley16.4 mi
37 min
£40–50
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to SwanleyLondon Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 18m
£6–10
Line 155 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Station155 / ...
2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to SwanleyLondon Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 37m
£6–30

Balham to Swanley by train

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Balham to Swanley via London Victoria in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Swanley via Brixton Station, Bromley South Station, and Bromley South in around 1h 56m.

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