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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Balham is to bus which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Balham is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Balham Station via Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Balham?

The distance between Bournemouth and Balham is 113 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Bournemouth to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Balham train from?

Bournemouth to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Balham?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Balham is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Balham train arrive?

Bournemouth to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Balham is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bournemouth to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21133+ hotels available in Balham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 9m
£48–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
3h 34m
£13–53
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Balhamcar 101.3 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Train via Southampton Airport (SOU)
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain Poole - London Waterloo / ...
2h 25m
£42–97
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square stationsubway Piccadilly
3h 53m
£31–89

Bournemouth to Balham by train and subway

228Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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