The average train between Balham and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Balham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 15 minutes between Balham and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 5:55 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 11m • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Balham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Balham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Balham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Balham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Balham and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 32.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Southern operates a train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 26 min.