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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Balham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Balham is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford to Balham. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Hildreth Street Market via Cromwell Road Bus Station and Tooting Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Balham. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Guildford to Balham?

The distance between Guildford and Balham is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Balham without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Guildford to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Balham bus from?

Guildford to Balham bus services, operated by Falcon Buses, depart from Library station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Balham train from?

Guildford to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Balham?

The best way to get from Guildford to Balham is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 715 bus and line 57 bus, which costs £6 - £60 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Guildford to Balham bus arrive?

Guildford to Balham bus services, operated by Falcon Buses, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Where does the Guildford to Balham train arrive?

Guildford to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Balham is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Guildford to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Guildford to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 715 bus, and line 57 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Clapham JunctionGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
1h 1m
£12–20
Line 715 bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Library to Cromwell Road Bus Station715
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Tooting Broadway Station57
2h 11m
£6–58
Drive 25.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Balham25.9 mi
38 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guildford to Balham25.9 mi
38 min
£65–80
Train via Dorking
1. Take the train from Guildford to Dorking DeepdeneReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Dorking to BalhamHorsham - London Victoria / ...
1h 26m
£13–25

Guildford to Balham by train

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Guildford to Clapham Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Hildreth Street Market via Cromwell Road Bus Station and Tooting Broadway Station in around 2h 11m.

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