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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Balham is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Balham?

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 Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Eltham to Balham?

The distance between Eltham and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Eltham to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Balham bus from?

Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Balham train from?

Eltham to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.

Where does the Eltham to Balham bus arrive?

Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Eltham to Balham train arrive?

Eltham to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from Eltham to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Balham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Eltham to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 14337+ hotels available in Balham.

Eltham to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, line 321 bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Eltham to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Cannon Streettrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
46 min
£10–28
Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eltham to Balhamcar 9.9 mi
27 min
£3–4
Line 321 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus N21 / ...
2. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
1h 36m
£6–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Balhamtaxi 9.9 mi
27 min
£26–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N21
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 39m
£3–104
Line 126 bus, bus, line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Ringers Roadbus 126
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Crystal Palace Stationbus N3
3. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Hildreth Street Marketbus 249
1h 42m
£4–8

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eltham to Balham.

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Balham Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 39m.

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