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

The cheapest way to get from Highgate to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Highgate to Balham is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Highgate and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Highgate to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Muswell Hill Road and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Highgate and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Highgate and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Highgate to Balham?

The distance between Highgate and Balham is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Highgate to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The subway from Highgate to Balham Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Highgate to Balham bus from?

Highgate to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Muswell Hill Road station.

Where do I catch the Highgate to Balham train from?

Highgate to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Highgate station.

Where does the Highgate to Balham bus arrive?

Highgate to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Highgate to Balham train arrive?

Highgate to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

Can I drive from Highgate to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Highgate to Balham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Highgate to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 19949+ hotels available in Balham.

Highgate to Balham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Highgate to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Highgate to Balham StationNorthern
40 min
£2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Muswell Hill Road to Trafalgar SquareN20
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham StationN155
1h 25m
£3–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highgate to Balham10.7 mi
34 min
£45–55
Drive 10.7 mi
1. Drive from Highgate to Balham10.7 mi
34 min
£3–4

Highgate to Balham by bus

154Weekly Buses

1h 25mAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Highgate to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswell Hill Road to Balham Station via Trafalgar Square and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 25m.

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