There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the subway from Moorgate station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
39 min£9–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 48m£3–95Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Balhamtaxi 15.8 mi
38 min£40–50Drive 15.8 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Balhamcar 15.8 mi
38 min£4–6Line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhillbus 25 / ...
1h 50m£5–7
Ilford to Balham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Balham is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Balham Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Balham Station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Ilford and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 39 min and costs £9 - £12.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Ilford to Balham, including transfers.
Ilford to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Ilford to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Balham, England?
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Balham Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Moorgate station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
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More Questions & Answers
Ilford to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Balham is 16 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Ilford to Balham.
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