There are 6 ways to get from The O2 Arena to Balham by subway, bus, ferry, train, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from North Greenwich station to Waterloo Stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
45 min£11–30Drive 10 mi
cheapest- Drive from The O2 Arena to Balhamcar 10 mi
29 min£3–4Line 188 bus
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 188
1h 22m£6–57Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
1h 45mTaxi
- Take the taxi from The O2 Arena to Balhamtaxi 10 mi
29 min£50–65Line 188 bus, line 155 bus
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 188
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 50m£3–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The O2 Arena to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from The O2 Arena to Balham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £50 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from The O2 Arena station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich Station and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from The O2 Arena station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from North Greenwich station and arriving at Balham Station via Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between The O2 Arena and Balham is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.
The best way to get from The O2 Arena to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs £11 - £35.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from The O2 Arena to Balham, including transfers.
The O2 Arena to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
The O2 Arena to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from North Greenwich station.
The O2 Arena to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
What companies run services between The O2 Arena, England and Balham, England?
You can take a vehicle from The O2 Arena to Balham Station via North Greenwich station and Waterloo Station in around 45 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from North Greenwich station to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Waterloo Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Balham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to London Bridge City Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The O2 Arena to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Waterloo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The O2 Arena to Balham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from The O2 Arena to Balham.
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