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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Wanstead is to subway which costs £3 - £6 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Wanstead is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Wanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Wanstead station. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Wanstead Station via E & C / Newington Causeway and Bank Station / Cornhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Wanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Wanstead station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Wanstead station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Balham to Wanstead?

The distance between Balham and Wanstead is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Wanstead without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs £3 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Balham to Wanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Wanstead bus from?

Balham to Wanstead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Wanstead train from?

Balham to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to Wanstead bus arrive?

Balham to Wanstead bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Rd station.

Where does the Balham to Wanstead train arrive?

Balham to Wanstead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Balham to Wanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Wanstead is 13 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Balham to Wanstead.

Where can I stay near Wanstead?

There are 17106+ hotels available in Wanstead.

Balham to Wanstead - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 155 bus, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Wanstead by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationNorthern
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Wanstead stationCentral
39 min
£3–5
Line 155 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle / London Rd155 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Wanstead StationN8
1h 59m
£5–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Wanstead13.1 mi
35 min
£170–210
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Wanstead13.1 mi
35 min
£4–5

Balham to Wanstead by subway

2574Weekly Subways

39 minAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a subway from Balham station to Wanstead station via Bank station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Wanstead Station via Elephant & Castle / London Rd, E & C / Newington Causeway, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 1h 59m.

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