What is the cheapest way to get from London to Balcombe?

The cheapest way to get from London to Balcombe is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Balcombe?

The fastest way to get from London to Balcombe is to train which takes 47 min and costs £12 - £23.

Is there a direct train between London and Balcombe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Balcombe. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from London to Balcombe?

The distance between London and Balcombe is 35 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Balcombe without a car?

The best way to get from London to Balcombe without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £12 - £23.

How long does it take to get from London to Balcombe?

The train from London Blackfriars to Balcombe takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Balcombe train from?

London to Balcombe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.

Train or bus from London to Balcombe?

The best way to get from London to Balcombe is to train which takes 47 min and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the London to Balcombe train arrive?

London to Balcombe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Balcombe station.

Can I drive from London to Balcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Balcombe is 34 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from London to Balcombe.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Balcombe?

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Where can I stay near Balcombe?

There are 710+ hotels available in Balcombe.

London to Balcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from London to Balcombe by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Balcombetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
47 min
£12–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2h 43m
£9–22
Drive 34.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Balcombecar 34.1 mi
59 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Balcombetaxi 34.1 mi
59 min
£140–170

London to Balcombe by train

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between London, England and Balcombe, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Balcombe every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 47 min. Southern also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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