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

The cheapest way to get from Nunhead to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nunhead to Balham is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Nunhead and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Nunhead to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Rye Hill Park and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nunhead and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brockley and arriving at Balham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Nunhead to Balham?

The distance between Nunhead and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nunhead to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Nunhead to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nunhead to Balham bus from?

Nunhead to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Rye Hill Park station.

Where do I catch the Nunhead to Balham train from?

Nunhead to Balham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Nunhead station.

Train or bus from Nunhead to Balham?

The best way to get from Nunhead to Balham is to line 343 bus and line 155 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £2 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Nunhead to Balham bus arrive?

Nunhead to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at E & C / Newington Causeway station.

Where does the Nunhead to Balham train arrive?

Nunhead to Balham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Nunhead to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Nunhead to Balham is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Nunhead to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20683+ hotels available in Balham.

Nunhead to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 343 bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Nunhead to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
26 min
£4–10
Drive 5.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nunhead to Balhamcar 5.3 mi
17 min
£2
Line 343 bus, line 155 bus
1. Take the bus from Rye Hill Park to E & C / Newington Causewaybus N343 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 17m
£3–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nunhead to Balhamtaxi 5.3 mi
17 min
£15–19
Train
1. Take the train from Brockley to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
32 min
£5–7

Nunhead to Balham by bus

1825Weekly Buses

1h 17mAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nunhead to Balham.

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

You can take a bus from Rye Hill Park to Balham Station via E & C / Newington Causeway and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, Southern operates a train from Brockley to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 32 min.

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