The average train between Balham and Aldgate East takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Balham to Aldgate East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Balham and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 11:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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29 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Aldgate East station via Bank station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Balham to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Aldgate East train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between Balham and Aldgate East is 9.6 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a subway from Balham station to Aldgate East station via Bank station and Cannon Street station in around 25 min.