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 Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Erith to Balham?

The distance between Erith and Balham is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.4 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 59 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 59 min 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 £12 - £19 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Erith to Balham bus arrive?

Erith to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road 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 Cannon Streettrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
59 min
£9–14
Bus, line 155 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 50m
£3–127
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Erith to Balhamtaxi 17.3 mi
40 min
£40–55
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from Erith to Balhamcar 17.3 mi
40 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Erith to London Bridgetrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
1h 36m
£13–18

Erith to Balham by bus

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 59 min

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 Road and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erith to Balham via London Bridge in around 1h 36m.

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