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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Balham is to bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Balham is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Balham Station via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and The Pavement. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Balham Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balham?

The distance between Manchester and Balham is 193 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Manchester to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balham bus from?

Manchester to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Balham train from?

Manchester to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Balham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Balham is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £380 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Balham bus arrive?

Manchester to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Manchester to Balham train arrive?

Manchester to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Balham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Manchester to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20494+ hotels available in Balham.

Manchester to Balham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Balham by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 35m
£39–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
5h 24m
£12–43
Drive 188.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Balham188.3 mi
4h 4m
£47–67
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Station
3h 24m
£75–230
Bus via The Pavement
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540
5h 42m
£32–43
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 10m
£186–374
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
5h 9m
£71–229
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
3h 52m
£83–231

Manchester to Balham by bus, foot, and train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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