The average train between Oxford and Balham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 hourly between Oxford and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Balham. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Balham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Oxford to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Balham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Oxford to Balham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Oxford and Balham is 83.6 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Chiltern Railways operates a train from Oxford to London Marylebone hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 20m.