The average train between Southampton and Balham takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Balham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Balham station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Southampton to Balham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Balham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Southampton to Balham train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Southampton and Balham is 106 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Balham via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 1h 38m.