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

The cheapest way to get from London to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Balham is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between London and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Station / Parliament Square station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Balham. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from London to Balham?

The distance between London and Balham is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Balham without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from London Victoria to Balham takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Balham bus from?

London to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where do I catch the London to Balham train from?

London to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Balham?

The best way to get from London to Balham is to train which takes 13 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 27 min.

Where does the London to Balham bus arrive?

London to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Balham Station.

Where does the London to Balham train arrive?

London to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Can I drive from London to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Balham is 5 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from London to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20566+ hotels available in Balham.

London to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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

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 Victoria to BalhamLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
13 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Balham StationN155
27 min
£1–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Balham5.2 mi
16 min
£25–30
Drive 5.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Balham5.2 mi
16 min
£2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham StationNorthern
16 min
£2–4

London to Balham by train

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Balham every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Balham Station hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 27 min.

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