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

The cheapest way to get from Merstham to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merstham to Balham is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Merstham and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merstham to Balham. However, there are services departing from The Feathers and arriving at Hildreth Street Market via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Streatham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Merstham and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Merstham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Merstham and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Merstham to Balham?

The distance between Merstham and Balham is 18 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merstham to Balham without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £10 - £18.

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

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

Where do I catch the Merstham to Balham bus from?

Merstham to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from The Feathers station.

Where do I catch the Merstham to Balham train from?

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

Train or bus from Merstham to Balham?

The best way to get from Merstham to Balham is to train which takes 36 min and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 405 bus and bus, which costs £9 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Merstham to Balham bus arrive?

Merstham to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Park Street station.

Where does the Merstham to Balham train arrive?

Merstham to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Merstham to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merstham to Balham is 14 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Merstham to Balham.

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

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Merstham to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 405 bus, bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merstham to Clapham JunctionLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
36 min
£11–18
Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merstham to Balham14.2 mi
30 min
£4–5
Line 405 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Feathers to Park Street405
2. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Streatham Station109 / ...
1h 43m
£9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merstham to Balham14.2 mi
30 min
£35–45
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Merstham to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 15m
£13–27

Merstham to Balham by train

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Southern operates a train from Merstham to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Feathers to Hildreth Street Market via Park Street, St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, and Streatham Station in around 1h 43m.

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