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

The cheapest way to get from Penge to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penge to Balham is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Penge and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anerley Station station and arriving at Hildreth Street Market. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Penge and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Balham. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Penge to Balham?

The distance between Penge and Balham is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penge to Balham without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4.

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

The train from Crystal Palace to Balham takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Penge to Balham bus from?

Penge to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Anerley Station.

Where do I catch the Penge to Balham train from?

Penge to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.

Train or bus from Penge to Balham?

The best way to get from Penge to Balham is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 249 bus, which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Penge to Balham bus arrive?

Penge to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hildreth Street Market station.

Where does the Penge to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penge to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Penge to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Penge to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20019+ hotels available in Balham.

Penge to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 249 bus, taxi, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Penge 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 Crystal Palace to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
13 min
£3–4
Drive 6.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penge to Balham6.2 mi
15 min
£2–3
Line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Anerley Station to Hildreth Street Market249
42 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penge to Balham6.2 mi
15 min
£18–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Penge / Pawleyne Arms to Crystal Palace Station358
2. Take the train from Crystal Palace to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
32 min
£5–6

Penge to Balham by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Southern operates a train from Crystal Palace to Balham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Anerley Station to Hildreth Street Market every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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