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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Balham is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Balham Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Barking station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Barking to Balham?

The distance between Barking and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Barking to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Balham bus from?

Barking to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Balham train from?

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

Where does the Barking to Balham bus arrive?

Barking to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Barking to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barking to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Balham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Barking to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Barking to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Cannon Street stationDistrict / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham StationNorthern
46 min
£4–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury LaneN15
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham StationN155
1h 53m
£3–95
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Balham14.4 mi
36 min
£35–45
Drive 14.4 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Balham14.4 mi
36 min
£4–6
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Victoria stationDistrict / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to BalhamLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
55 min
£7–11

Barking to Balham by subway

2596Weekly Subways

46 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a subway from Barking station to Balham Station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Balham Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 53m.

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