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

The cheapest way to get from Finchley to Balham is to subway which costs £2 - £5 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Finchley to Balham is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs £160 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Finchley and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Finchley station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central Station and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Finchley and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Finchley Central station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Finchley to Balham?

The distance between Finchley and Balham is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Finchley to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The subway from Finchley Central station to Balham Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Balham bus from?

Finchley to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Finchley Central Station.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Balham train from?

Finchley to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Finchley Central station.

Where does the Finchley to Balham bus arrive?

Finchley to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Finchley to Balham train arrive?

Finchley to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

Can I drive from Finchley to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Finchley to Balham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Finchley to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20081+ hotels available in Balham.

Finchley to Balham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Finchley to Balham by 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Balham StationNorthern
45 min
£2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Central Station to Trafalgar SquareN20
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham StationN155
1h 35m
£3–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Finchley to Balham12.6 mi
38 min
£160–200
Drive 12.6 mi
1. Drive from Finchley to Balham12.6 mi
38 min
£4–5

Finchley to Balham by subway

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Finchley Central station to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finchley Central Station to Balham Station via Trafalgar Square and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 35m.

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