What is the cheapest way to get from Sydenham to Clapham?

The cheapest way to get from Sydenham to Clapham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydenham to Clapham?

The fastest way to get from Sydenham to Clapham is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Sydenham and Clapham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydenham station to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale and arriving at Clapham Common via Crystal Palace Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sydenham and Clapham?

No, there is no direct train from Sydenham to Clapham station. However, there are services departing from Sydenham and arriving at Clapham Common station via Balham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Sydenham to Clapham?

The distance between Sydenham and Clapham is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sydenham to Clapham without a car?

The best way to get from Sydenham to Clapham without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Sydenham to Clapham?

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Sydenham to Clapham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Clapham bus from?

Sydenham to Clapham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Crystal Palace Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Clapham train from?

Sydenham to Clapham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Sydenham station.

Train or bus from Sydenham to Clapham?

The best way to get from Sydenham to Clapham is to train which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Sydenham to Clapham bus arrive?

Sydenham to Clapham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Clapham Common station.

Where does the Sydenham to Clapham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydenham to Clapham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydenham to Clapham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Sydenham to Clapham.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 20392+ hotels available in Clapham.

Sydenham to Clapham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sydenham to Clapham 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 Sydenham to BalhamLondon Bridge - London Victoria
30 min
£6–9
Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydenham to Clapham6.3 mi
20 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Clapham CommonN137 / ...
1h 1m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydenham to Clapham6.3 mi
20 min
£18–22
Line 176 bus, line 345 bus
1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green176
2. Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Clapham Common345
1h 10m

Sydenham to Clapham by train and subway

232Weekly Services

30 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.7 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Sydenham, Greater London, England and Clapham, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Sydenham to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Clapham Common every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 51 min. Abellio London also services this route every 30 minutes.

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