What is the cheapest way to get from New Cross to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from New Cross to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Cross to Balham?

The fastest way to get from New Cross to Balham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £17 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between New Cross and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from New Cross station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate Station and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between New Cross and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Cross Gate and arriving at Balham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from New Cross to Balham?

The distance between New Cross and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

How do I travel from New Cross to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from New Cross to Balham without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from New Cross to Balham?

The train from New Cross Gate to Balham takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Balham bus from?

New Cross to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Balham train from?

New Cross to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from New Cross Gate station.

Train or bus from New Cross to Balham?

The best way to get from New Cross to Balham is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 155 bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 1h.

Where does the New Cross to Balham bus arrive?

New Cross to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London College of Comm station.

Where does the New Cross to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Cross to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between New Cross to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from New Cross to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from New Cross to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20428+ hotels available in Balham.

New Cross to Balham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 155 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from New Cross to Balham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 New Cross Gate to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria
36 min
£5–8
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Cross to Balham6.1 mi
18 min
£2–3
Bus, line 155 bus
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to London College of Comm53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Station155 / ...
1h
£3–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Cross to Balham6.1 mi
18 min
£17–22

New Cross to Balham by train

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

Southern operates a train from New Cross Gate to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Balham Station via London College of Comm and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h.

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