What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham is to line 249 bus which costs £3 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Palace and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crystal Palace Station station and arriving at Hildreth Street Market. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Palace and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Balham. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Crystal Palace to Balham?

The distance between Crystal Palace and Balham is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Palace to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Palace to Balham?

The train from Crystal Palace to Balham takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Crystal Palace to Balham bus from?

Crystal Palace to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Crystal Palace Station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Palace to Balham train from?

Crystal Palace to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.

Train or bus from Crystal Palace to Balham?

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Balham is to train which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus, which costs £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Crystal Palace to Balham bus arrive?

Crystal Palace to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hildreth Street Market station.

Where does the Crystal Palace to Balham train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Crystal Palace to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20481+ hotels available in Balham.

Crystal Palace to Balham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 249 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Balham by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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 Crystal Palace to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
14 min
£3–4
Line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Hildreth Street Marketbus 249
39 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Balhamtaxi 4.9 mi
13 min
£15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Crystal Palace to Balhamwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m

Crystal Palace to Balham by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Crystal Palace, England and Balham, England?

Southern operates a train from Crystal Palace to Balham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Crystal Palace Station to Hildreth Street Market every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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