There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Eltham to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
- Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
40 min£6–13Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eltham to Balhamcar 9.9 mi
27 min£3–4Line 321 bus, train
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus N21 / ...
- Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
1h 36m£7–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham to Balhamtaxi 9.9 mi
27 min£26–32Line 321 bus, bus, line 155 bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus N21 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155
1h 43m£4–70
Eltham to Balham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Balham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £26 - £32.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Balham Station via New Cross Gate Station and Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Balham Station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Eltham and Balham is 13 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £13.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Eltham to Balham, including transfers.
Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
What companies run services between Eltham, England and Balham, England?
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Balham Station via New Cross Gate Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £3–6
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–6
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from New Cross Gate to Balham
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
Bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £26–32
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Balham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Eltham to Balham.
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