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The average train between Portsmouth and Balham takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

2h 27m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 53m
£30–59

Portsmouth to Balham train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Balham. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 8m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 58m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 45m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)5h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)1h 56m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 11m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 29m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 29m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 20m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 29m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 29m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 20m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)2h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Balham? 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.

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  • Distance: 77.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

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

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