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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Balham is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Balham. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Balham?

The distance between Croydon and Balham is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Balham without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The train from Thornton Heath to Balham takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Balham bus from?

Croydon to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Balham train from?

Croydon to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Balham?

The best way to get from Croydon to Balham is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 255 bus, which costs £3 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Croydon to Balham bus arrive?

Croydon to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Balham Station.

Where does the Croydon to Balham train arrive?

Croydon to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Croydon to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 19865+ hotels available in Balham.

Croydon to Balham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to BalhamEpsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
11 min
£3–5
Drive 5.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Balham5.6 mi
13 min
£2
Line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road to Balham Station255
52 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Balham5.6 mi
13 min
£35–45

Croydon to Balham by train

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11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Southern operates a train from Thornton Heath to Balham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road to Balham Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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