What is the cheapest way to get from West Ham to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Ham to Balham?

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Balham is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between West Ham and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from West Ham station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow Police Station and arriving at Balham Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between West Ham and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from West Ham station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from West Ham to Balham?

The distance between West Ham and Balham is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.

How do I travel from West Ham to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from West Ham to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs £4 - £8.

How long does it take to get from West Ham to Balham?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from West Ham to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Balham bus from?

West Ham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plaistow Police Station.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Balham train from?

West Ham to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.

Where does the West Ham to Balham bus arrive?

West Ham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the West Ham to Balham train arrive?

West Ham to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from West Ham to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Balham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from West Ham to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20432+ hotels available in Balham.

West Ham to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from West Ham to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
39 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plaistow Police Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 37m
£3–81
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Ham to Balhamtaxi 11.2 mi
36 min
£55–70
Drive 11.2 mi
1. Drive from West Ham to Balhamcar 11.2 mi
36 min
£3–4
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Plaistow station to Victoria stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Balhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
48 min
£6–11

West Ham to Balham by subway

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Balham, England?

You can take a subway from Plaistow station to Balham Station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaistow Police Station to Balham Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 37m.

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