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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Balham is to bus via Regent Circus which costs £11 - £24 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Balham is to train and subway which takes 1h 32m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Balham Station via London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Swindon to Balham?

The distance between Swindon and Balham is 85 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 32m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Swindon to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Balham train from?

Swindon to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Balham?

The best way to get from Swindon to Balham is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Swindon to Balham train arrive?

Swindon to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Balham is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Swindon to Balham.

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

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Swindon to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Balham by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 32m
£39–138
Bus via Regent Circus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
3h 9m
£12–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2h 59m
£25–33
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Balham81.5 mi
1h 35m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to ReadingBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2h 14m
£35–88

Swindon to Balham by bus, foot, and train

94Weekly Services

2h 59mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

National Express operates a bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Balham via Reading and Clapham Junction in around 2h 14m.

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