There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
- Take the subway from Moorgate station to Balham StationNorthern
34 min£4–7Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Gate to Balham11.5 mi
37 min£3–4Line 25 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Sprowston Road to Bank Station / Cornhill25 / ...
- Take the subway from Bank station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 15m£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Balham11.5 mi
37 min£30–40
Forest Gate to Balham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Balham is to train and subway which takes 34 min and costs £3 - £8.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Balham Station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Forest Gate and Balham is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Gate to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 34 min and costs £3 - £8.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Forest Gate to Balham, including transfers.
Forest Gate to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.
Forest Gate to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Balham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Forest Gate to Balham.
There are 20566+ hotels available in Balham.
What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Balham, England?
There is no direct connection from Forest Gate to Balham. However, you can take the train to Liverpool Street Station, walk to Moorgate station, then take the subway to Balham Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Balham Station via Bank Station / Cornhill and Bank station in around 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Forest Gate to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Moorgate station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
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 Sprowston Road to Bank Station / Cornhill
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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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