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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Balham is to bus via London Victoria which costs £8 - £26 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Balham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Balham Station via London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bristol to Balham?

The distance between Bristol and Balham is 126 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bristol to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Balham train from?

Bristol to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Balham?

The best way to get from Bristol to Balham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Bristol to Balham train arrive?

Bristol to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Balham is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bristol to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20365+ hotels available in Balham.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Balham by train, bus, 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 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2h 11m
£40–158
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
3h 24m
£8–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
3h 14m
£9–32
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Balhamcar 119 mi
2h 11m
£30–42
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2h 52m
£39–133

Bristol to Balham by train and subway

233Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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