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Reading (Station) to Balham (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 6m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading (Station) to Balham (Station) train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)1h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) to Balham (Station)? 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: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Balham (Station), England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £14–30 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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