There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the subway from Bank station to Balham StationNorthern
41 min£4–7Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Balham11.1 mi
30 min£3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury LaneN551
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham StationN155
1h 48m£4–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Balham11.1 mi
30 min£55–70
ExCeL London to Balham by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Balham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £55 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Balham Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Balham is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 41 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from ExCeL London to Balham, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Balham, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Balham Station via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Bank station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Balham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from ExCeL London to Balham.
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