What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Balham is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Balham?

The distance between Charing Cross and Balham is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Balham?

The subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Balham bus from?

Charing Cross to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Balham train from?

Charing Cross to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Balham bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Balham Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Balham train arrive?

Charing Cross to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Balham is 5 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Charing Cross to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20425+ hotels available in Balham.

Charing Cross to Balham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
17 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham Stationbus N155
32 min
£1–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Balhamtaxi 5.3 mi
16 min
£25–31
Drive 5.3 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Balhamcar 5.3 mi
16 min
£2

Charing Cross to Balham by subway

764Weekly Subways

17 minAverage Duration

£2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham Station hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 32 min.

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