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 £13 - £45 and takes 3h 17m.

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 57m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Balham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Balham?

The distance between Bournemouth and Balham is 106 miles. The road distance is 101.8 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 1h 58m and costs £24 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m 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 1h 58m and costs £24 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Balham train arrive?

Bournemouth to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Balham is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 20566+ hotels available in Balham.

Bournemouth to Balham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 58m
£24–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
3h 17m
£14–44
Drive 101.2 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Balham101.2 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
3h 7m
£51–107

Bournemouth to Balham by train

136Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £22–70 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h. National Express also services this route hourly.

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