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

The cheapest way to get from Hackney to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackney to Balham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £120 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackney to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Baths and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Hackney and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at Balham Station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Hackney to Balham?

The distance between Hackney and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Hackney to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney to Balham bus from?

Hackney to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hackney Baths station.

Where do I catch the Hackney to Balham train from?

Hackney to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Where does the Hackney to Balham bus arrive?

Hackney to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Dean Street / Chinatown station.

Where does the Hackney to Balham train arrive?

Hackney to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Hackney to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackney to Balham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Hackney to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 19865+ hotels available in Balham.

Hackney to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, line 55 bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Hackney to Balham by train, 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.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Balham StationNorthern
35 min
£5–19
Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackney to Balham9.4 mi
30 min
£3–4
Line 55 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from The City Academy to Bunhill Row55 / ...
2. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 2m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney to Balham9.4 mi
30 min
£120–150
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Victoria Bus StationN38 / ...
1h 18m
£7–10
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Dean Street / ChinatownN38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham StationN155
1h 47m
£4–38

Hackney to Balham by train, foot, and subway

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35 minAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Hackney Baths to Victoria Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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