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

The cheapest way to get from Leyton to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leyton to Balham is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £3 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Leyton and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leyton to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands Road and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leyton and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Leyton station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Leytonstone station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Leyton to Balham?

The distance between Leyton and Balham is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leyton to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Leyton to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leyton to Balham bus from?

Leyton to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Shortlands Road station.

Where do I catch the Leyton to Balham train from?

Leyton to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Leytonstone station.

Where does the Leyton to Balham bus arrive?

Leyton to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Dean Street / Chinatown station.

Where does the Leyton to Balham train arrive?

Leyton to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Leyton to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leyton to Balham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Leyton to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 10626+ hotels available in Balham.

Leyton to Balham - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 55 bus, taxi, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Leyton to Balham by 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Leytonstone station to Bank stationsubway Central
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
36 min
£3–5
Line 55 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Shortlands Road to Bunhill Rowbus 55 / ...
2. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 25m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leyton to Balhamtaxi 11.8 mi
38 min
£150–190
Drive 11.8 mi
1. Drive from Leyton to Balhamcar 11.8 mi
38 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shortlands Road to Dean Street / Chinatownbus N38
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 44m
£4–38

Leyton to Balham by bus and foot

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

You can take a subway from Leytonstone station to Balham Station via Bank station in around 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shortlands Road to Balham Station via Dean Street / Chinatown and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 44m.

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