Balham to Portsmouth Trains

Balham to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balham and Portsmouth takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 4m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Waterloo station

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1h 54m

£33–86

Balham to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Balham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 6:31 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 7:05 PM
2h • 1 change
5:40 PM → 7:29 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balham to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Balham, England and Portsmouth, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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