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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Balham is to line 420 bus and train which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Balham is to train which takes 33 min and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Balham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Gatwick to Balham?

The distance between Gatwick and Balham is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Balham without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £15 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Gatwick to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Balham train from?

Gatwick to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Balham?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Balham is to train which takes 33 min and costs £15 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Gatwick to Balham train arrive?

Gatwick to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Balham is 23 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Gatwick to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20410+ hotels available in Balham.

Gatwick to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 420 bus, car, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
33 min
£15–22
Line 420 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to Sutton Stationbus 420
2. Take the train from Sutton (London) to Balhamtrain Epsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
2h 12m
£6–7
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Balhamcar 22.7 mi
43 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Balhamtaxi 22.7 mi
43 min
£60–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2h 44m
£21–30

Gatwick to Balham by train

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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