The average train between West Ham and Balham takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from West Ham 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 5 minutes between West Ham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Ham is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Cannon Street station and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from West Ham to Balham. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Balham station via Cannon Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
West Ham to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Plaistow station.
West Ham to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.
The distance between West Ham and Balham is 15.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a subway from Plaistow station to Balham Station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 39 min.