What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Balham is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Balham is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Potters Bar and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Potters Bar to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Balham Station via Little Park Gardens and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Potters Bar and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar and arriving at Balham Station via Old Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Balham?

The distance between Potters Bar and Balham is 20 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Balham?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Potters Bar to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Balham bus from?

Potters Bar to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Little Park Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Balham train from?

Potters Bar to Balham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Potters Bar station.

Where does the Potters Bar to Balham bus arrive?

Potters Bar to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Potters Bar to Balham train arrive?

Potters Bar to Balham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Old Street station.

Can I drive from Potters Bar to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Potters Bar to Balham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Potters Bar to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 19949+ hotels available in Balham.

Potters Bar to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Old StreetWelwyn Garden City - Moorgate / ...
2. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Balham StationNorthern
56 min
£13–25
Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Balham21.9 mi
47 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little Park Gardens to Trafalgar SquareN29
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham StationN155
2h 18m
£7–41
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Potters Bar to Balham21.9 mi
47 min
£70–90
Subway
1. Take the subway from High Barnet station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 8m
£7–10

Potters Bar to Balham by bus

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Balham, England?

You can take a bus from Tesco to Balham Station via Enfield Chase Station, Little Park Gardens, Trafalgar Square, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from High Barnet station to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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