What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham is to subway which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant & Castle Station and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newington Butts and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Elephant & Castle Station and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elephant & Castle station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham?

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Balham is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham?

The subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Balham bus from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Newington Butts station.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Balham train from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Balham bus arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Balham Station.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Balham train arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Elephant & Castle Station to Balham - 4 ways to travel via subway

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham StationNorthern
17 min
£2–4
Line 155 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newington Butts to Balham StationN155 / ...
40 min
£1–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham4.2 mi
12 min
£21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham4.5 mi
1h 25m

Elephant & Castle Station to Balham by foot and bus

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Newington Butts to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–23 and the journey takes 35 min.

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