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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Balham is to fly and train which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Balham is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Inverness to Balham?

The distance between Inverness and Balham is 477 miles. The road distance is 536.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Balham without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £120 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Inverness to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Balham train from?

Inverness to Balham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Balham?

The best way to get from Inverness to Balham is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £120 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 14h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Inverness to Balham train arrive?

Inverness to Balham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Balham is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Inverness to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Inverness to Balham - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Balham by train, plane, subway, bus, 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 to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Station
4h 4m
£75–344
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3h 48m
£52–173
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's CrossInverness - London Kings Cross
8h 20m
£124–129
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Golders Green Station598 / ...
14h 16m
Drive 533.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Balham533.5 mi
9h 51m
£134–193
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridge
4h 9m
£52–170
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
7h 14m
£115–360
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
6h 41m
£125–333
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
7h 4m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ABZ - LGW
6h 21m
£82–282
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Inverness to London EustonInverness - London Euston
11h 31m
£86–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London VictoriaUkn11
14h 28m

Inverness to Balham by train and subway

12Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.7 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Balham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to King's Cross twice daily. Tickets cost £121–126 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Balham Station via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Golders Green Station, and Golders Green station in around 14h 16m.

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