There are 4 ways to get from Wanstead to Balham by subway, 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Bank stationsubway Central
- Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
37 min£3–5Bus, line 344 bus
- Take the bus from Wanstead Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus N8
- Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to St Georges Rd/Imperial War Musbus 344
- Take the bus from St George's Circus to Balham Stationbus
1h 48mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wanstead to Balhamtaxi 13.2 mi
37 min£170–210Drive 13.2 mi
- Drive from Wanstead to Balhamcar 13.2 mi
37 min£4–5
Wanstead to Balham by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wanstead to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Wanstead to Balham is to subway which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £5.
No, there is no direct bus from Wanstead station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Station and arriving at Balham Station via Liverpool Street Station and St George's Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wanstead station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Wanstead and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wanstead to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £5.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Wanstead to Balham, including transfers.
Wanstead to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Station.
Wanstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Wanstead Station.
Wanstead to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
What companies run services between Wanstead, England and Balham, England?
You can take a subway from Wanstead Station to Balham Station via Bank station in around 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Station to Balham Station via Liverpool Street Station, St Georges Rd/Imperial War Mus, and St George's Circus in around 1h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Wanstead Station to Bank station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Bank station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1
Bus from Wanstead Station to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to St Georges Rd/Imperial War Mus
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from St George's Circus to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
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
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wanstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wanstead to Balham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Wanstead to Balham.
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