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Balham to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balham and Portsmouth takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. 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 5m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Waterloo station

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  1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 1m
£30–63

Balham to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Balham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 8m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 21m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 13m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 24m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 2m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 58m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 21m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 21m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 14m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 59m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 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.

Map of how to get from Balham to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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