The average train between Richmond and Balham takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Richmond 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 20 minutes between Richmond and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Balham. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Balham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Richmond to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Richmond (London) station.
Richmond to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Balham station.
Book your Richmond to Balham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Richmond and Balham is 10.9 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a train from Richmond (London) to Balham via Clapham Junction in around 24 min.