What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Central London is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Central London is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Central London. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Goat Wharf via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Central London. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Brentford via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Balham to Central London?

The distance between Balham and Central London is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Central London without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £2 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Central London?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Balham to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Central London bus from?

Balham to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Central London train from?

Balham to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Central London?

The best way to get from Balham to Central London is to train which takes 40 min and costs £2 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Balham to Central London bus arrive?

Balham to Central London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Balham to Central London train arrive?

Balham to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Balham to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Central London is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Balham to Central London.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Central London?

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Where can I stay near Central London?

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Central London by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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1. Take the train from Balham to Clapham Junctiontrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Brentfordtrain London Waterloo - Twickenham / ...
40 min
£3–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus N155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Goat Wharfbus N9
1h 37m
£4–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Central Londontaxi 9.8 mi
23 min
£45–60
Drive 9.8 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Central Londoncar 9.8 mi
23 min
£3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Leicester Square stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
48 min
£9

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Balham to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Goat Wharf via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 37m.

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