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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Balham is to bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Balham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Balham Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Balham?

The distance between Preston and Balham is 218 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Preston to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balham train from?

Preston to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Balham?

The best way to get from Preston to Balham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Preston to Balham train arrive?

Preston to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Balham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Preston to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20378+ hotels available in Balham.

Preston to Balham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Balham by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2h 41m
£48–166
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
6h 30m
£20–87
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Balhamcar 220.7 mi
4h 5m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 9m
£80–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
7h 9m
£21–58
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 55m
£201–487
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 48m
£84–229
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h 47m
£146–403

Preston to Balham by bus, foot, and train

159Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £45–170 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria hourly, and the journey takes 6h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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