What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Balham is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Balham is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Balham Station via London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Balham?

The distance between Castle Cary and Balham is 123 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Balham?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Castle Cary to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Balham train from?

Castle Cary to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Balham?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Balham is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Balham is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Castle Cary to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20005+ hotels available in Balham.

Castle Cary to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 174 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Castle Cary 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 Castle Cary to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 19m
£55–109
Drive 117 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Balham117 mi
2h 16m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memorial Hall to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
3h 55m
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
4h 7m
£47–104
Line 174 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cenotaph to Bus Station174
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043
6h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 122.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Balham, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Castle Cary to London Paddington every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Berrys Coaches operates a bus from Memorial Hall to Hammersmith Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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