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How to get fromEltham to Balhamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Balham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eltham to London Victoriatrain train Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Balhamtrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    51 min
    £7–13

  2. Drive  9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eltham to Balhamcar car 9.9 mi
    27 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 321 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 321 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain train London Bridge - London Victoria
    1h 36m
    £6–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Balhamtaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    27 min
    £26–32

  5. Line 321 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 321 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to London College of Commbus bus 53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus bus 155
    1h 43m
    £4–70

Eltham to Balham by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a train from Eltham to Balham via London Victoria in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Balham Station via New Cross Gate Station, London College of Comm, and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 43m.

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