The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Balham takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Balham. 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Balham at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Balham. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Balham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Balham train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Balham is 32.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 24 min.