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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Balham is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Balham is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Balham Station via London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Reading to Balham?

The distance between Reading and Balham is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Balham without a car is to train and subway via London Paddington which takes 1h 15m and costs £20 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Reading to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Balham train from?

Reading to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Balham?

The best way to get from Reading to Balham is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Reading to Balham train arrive?

Reading to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Reading to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Balham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Reading to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Reading to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Reading 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 via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 15m
£21–50
Drive 41.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Balham41.9 mi
57 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043 / ...
2h 31m
£36–56
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Balham41.9 mi
57 min
£120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
1h 23m
£15–35
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 27m
£36–45

Reading to Balham by train and subway

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Balham via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and London Victoria in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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