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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Sydenham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Sydenham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Sydenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balham Station station and arriving at Crystal Palace Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Sydenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Sydenham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Balham to Sydenham?

The distance between Balham and Sydenham is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Sydenham without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £6.

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

The train from Balham to Sydenham takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Balham to Sydenham bus from?

Balham to Sydenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Balham Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Sydenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Balham to Sydenham?

The best way to get from Balham to Sydenham is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Balham to Sydenham bus arrive?

Balham to Sydenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Crystal Palace Station.

Where does the Balham to Sydenham train arrive?

Balham to Sydenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Sydenham station.

Can I drive from Balham to Sydenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Sydenham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Balham to Sydenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Sydenham?

There are 20981+ hotels available in Sydenham.

Balham to Sydenham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 249 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Sydenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 Sydenhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge
19 min
£2–6
Line 249 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Crystal Palace Stationbus 249
41 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Sydenhamtaxi 6.2 mi
18 min
£18–22
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Sydenhamcar 6.2 mi
18 min
£2–3

Balham to Sydenham by train

245Weekly Trains

19 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Sydenham, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Balham to Sydenham hourly. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Balham Station to Crystal Palace Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 41 min.

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