What is the cheapest way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £110 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Kensal Rise Library and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensal Rise Library station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Kensal Green Station and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kensal Rise Library and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Kensal Rise Library to Balham. However, there are services departing from Kensal Rise and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

The distance between Kensal Rise Library and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kensal Rise Library to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensal Rise Library to Balham bus from?

Kensal Rise Library to Balham bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Kensal Green Station.

Where do I catch the Kensal Rise Library to Balham train from?

Kensal Rise Library to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kensal Rise station.

Train or bus from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

The best way to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham is to train which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £40 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Kensal Rise Library to Balham bus arrive?

Kensal Rise Library to Balham bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Kensal Rise Library to Balham train arrive?

Kensal Rise Library to Balham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensal Rise Library to Balham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kensal Rise Library to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensal Rise Library to Balham?

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Kensal Rise Library to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kensal Rise Library to Balham by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kensal Rise to Clapham Junctiontrain Stratford / ...
39 min
£7–18
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensal Rise Library to Balhamcar 8.2 mi
26 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kensal Green Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N118 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 50m
£3–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensal Rise Library to Balhamtaxi 8.2 mi
26 min
£110–140
Subway
1. Take the subway from Kensal Green station to Charing Cross stationsubway Bakerloo
2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
57 min
£9–27

Kensal Rise Library to Balham by foot and train

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Kensal Rise Library, England and Balham, England?

London Overground operates a train from Kensal Rise to Clapham Junction every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kensal Rise Library to Balham Station via Kensal Green Station, Trafalgar Square, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 50m.

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