There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Balham by train, subway, 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, subway
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 18m£10–38Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3h 28m£25–69Drive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Balhamcar 61.9 mi
1h 29m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 41m£20–64Train via Moorgate station
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 51m£15–40
Cambridge to Balham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Balham is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Balham is to train and subway which takes 1h 18m and costs £10 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Balham Station via Coach Station and Lower Marsh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Cambridge and Balham is 64 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 18m and costs £10 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Cambridge to Balham, including transfers.
Cambridge to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Balham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Balham is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Balham, England?
You can take a bus from Parkside to Balham Station via Coach Station, Waterloo Station, and Lower Marsh in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £18–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Cambridge to Balham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Balham is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cambridge to Balham.
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