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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Balham is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Balham?

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 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Balham?

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.

How far is it from Ilford to Balham?

The distance between Ilford and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Ilford to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Balham bus from?

Ilford to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Balham train from?

Ilford to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Where does the Ilford to Balham bus arrive?

Ilford to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Ilford to Balham train arrive?

Ilford to Balham train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Balham is 16 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ilford to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 19561+ hotels available in Balham.

Ilford to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 25 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ilford 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 Ilford to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to Balham StationNorthern
39 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury LaneN15
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham StationN155
1h 58m
£3–95
Line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhill25 / ...
1h 39m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Balham15.7 mi
37 min
£40–50
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Balham15.7 mi
37 min
£4–6

Ilford to Balham by train and subway

816Weekly Services

39 minAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Balham, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhill every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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