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

The cheapest way to get from Hersham to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hersham to Balham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Hersham and Balham?

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

How far is it from Hersham to Balham?

The distance between Hersham and Balham is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hersham to Balham without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £23.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hersham to Balham train from?

Hersham to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Walton-on-Thames station.

Train or bus from Hersham to Balham?

The best way to get from Hersham to Balham is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 131 bus, which costs £5 - £55 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Hersham to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hersham to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hersham to Balham is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Hersham to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20435+ hotels available in Balham.

Hersham to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 131 bus, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Walton-on-Thames to Clapham JunctionPoole - London Waterloo / ...
33 min
£8–22
Drive 13.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hersham to Balham13.7 mi
26 min
£4–5
Bus, line 131 bus
1. Take the bus from The Green to Cromwell Road Bus Station458
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Colliers Wood Station131 / ...
1h 24m
£6–52
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hersham to Balham13.7 mi
26 min
£45–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Green to Cromwell Road Bus Station458
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Windermere AvenueK5
1h 51m
£7–10

Hersham to Balham by train

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33 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Hersham, Surrey, England and Balham, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Walton-on-Thames to Clapham Junction every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–18 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Green to Balham station via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Colliers Wood Station, and Colliers Wood station in around 1h 24m.

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