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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balham is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balham is to fly and subway which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balham is 401 miles. The road distance is 378 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balham without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balham train from?

Edinburgh to Balham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Balham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balham is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Balham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Balham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Balham is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21133+ hotels available in Balham.

Edinburgh to Balham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balham by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 36m
£121–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 29m
£39–67
Drive 375.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Balhamcar 375.8 mi
7h 14m
£92–133
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway
3h 42m
£92–262
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 15m
£99–264
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway
4h
£86–262
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 47m
£50–146
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 4m
£60–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Balham Stationsubway
4h 14m
£54–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 22m
£106–294
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4h 41m
£66–214

Edinburgh to Balham by train and subway

200Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Balham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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