The average train between Reading (Station) and Balham (Station) takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is an hourly train service from Reading (Station) to Balham (Station). 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 Reading (Station) and Balham (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Balham (Station) at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Balham (Station). However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Balham (Station) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Reading (Station) to Balham (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Balham (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Balham (Station) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Balham (Station) is 56.8 km. The road distance is 70 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m.