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

The cheapest way to get from Erith to Balham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Erith to Balham is to taxi which takes 40 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Erith and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Erith to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Erith and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Erith to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Balham Station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Erith to Balham?

The distance between Erith and Balham is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erith to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Erith to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erith to Balham bus from?

Erith to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.

Where do I catch the Erith to Balham train from?

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

Train or bus from Erith to Balham?

The best way to get from Erith to Balham is to bus and line 155 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £2 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £21 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Erith to Balham bus arrive?

Erith to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Rd station.

Where does the Erith to Balham train arrive?

Erith to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Erith to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Balham is 17 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Erith to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Erith to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 155 bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Erith to London BridgeLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 2m
£12–17
Bus, line 155 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Elephant & Castle / London RdN89
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Station155 / ...
1h 50m
£3–127
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Erith to Balham17.2 mi
40 min
£40–55
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Erith to Balham17.2 mi
40 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Erith to London BridgeLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria
1h 46m
£16–20

Erith to Balham by bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Balham Station via Elephant & Castle / London Rd and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erith to Balham via London Bridge in around 1h 46m.

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