There are 6 ways to get from Homerton to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Homerton to Highbury & Islington
- Take the subway from Highbury & Islington station to Stockwell station
- Take the subway from Stockwell station to Balham Station
34 min£5–7Drive 9.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Homerton to Balham9.7 mi
30 min£3–4Line 394 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Homerton Hospital / Wardle St to Angel Islington394
- Take the subway from Angel Station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 4m£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Homerton to Balham9.7 mi
30 min£130–160Line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Victoria Bus StationN38 / ...
1h 18m£7–10Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kenton Road / Well Street to Aldwych / Drury LaneN26 / ...
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham StationN155
1h 44m£4–43
Homerton to Balham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Homerton to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Homerton to Balham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £130 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Homerton to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Kenton Road / Well Street and arriving at Balham Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Homerton to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Homerton and arriving at Balham Station via Highbury & Islington station and Stockwell station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Homerton and Balham is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Homerton to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 34 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Homerton to Balham, including transfers.
Homerton to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kenton Road / Well Street station.
Homerton to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Homerton station.
Homerton to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Homerton, 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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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Homerton to Highbury & Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Highbury & Islington station to Stockwell station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Stockwell station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1
Subway from Angel Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Bus from Homerton Hospital / Wardle St to Angel Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Kenton Road / Well Street to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Hackney Baths to Victoria Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Homerton to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homerton to Balham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Homerton to Balham.
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