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 - £55 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 34m and costs £35 - £180.

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 40m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Balham?

The distance between Manchester and Balham is 193 miles. The road distance is 189.5 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 34m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m 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 34m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 14m.

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 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20378+ 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

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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 34m
£38–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
5h 24m
£12–54
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Balhamcar 188.4 mi
4h 7m
£47–67
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway
3h 23m
£70–220
Bus via The Pavement
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
5h 40m
£13–37
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 14m
£66–209
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 9m
£196–444
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 2m
£79–206

Manchester to Balham by train and subway

322Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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 £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 5h. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route hourly.

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