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

The cheapest way to get from Sanderstead to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanderstead to Balham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sanderstead and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanderstead to Balham. However, there are services departing from Cranleigh Gardens and arriving at Hildreth Street Market via West Croydon Bus Station and Streatham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sanderstead and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Sanderstead to Balham. However, there are services departing from Riddlesdown and arriving at Balham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Sanderstead to Balham?

The distance between Sanderstead and Balham is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Balham without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Sanderstead to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanderstead to Balham bus from?

Sanderstead to Balham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Cranleigh Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Sanderstead to Balham train from?

Sanderstead to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Riddlesdown station.

Train or bus from Sanderstead to Balham?

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Balham is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 403 bus and bus and line 249 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Sanderstead to Balham bus arrive?

Sanderstead to Balham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at West Croydon Bus Station.

Where does the Sanderstead to Balham train arrive?

Sanderstead to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Sanderstead to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanderstead to Balham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Sanderstead to Balham.

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

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Sanderstead to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 403 bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sanderstead 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 Riddlesdown to Clapham JunctionEast Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to BalhamLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
28 min
£7–12
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sanderstead to Balham9 mi
21 min
£3–4
Line 403 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to West Croydon Bus Station403
2. Take the train from West Croydon to BalhamEpsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
50 min
£7–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanderstead to Balham9 mi
21 min
£50–65
Line 403 bus, bus, line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to West Croydon Bus Station403
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Streatham Station109
3. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Hildreth Street Market249
1h 14m
£8
Line 412 bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Sanderstead / All Saints Church to Park Street412
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Rudloe Road50
1h 30m
£6

Sanderstead to Balham by train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

You can take a train from Riddlesdown to Balham via Clapham Junction in around 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Hildreth Street Market via West Croydon Bus Station and Streatham Station in around 1h 14m.

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