What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to City Thameslink?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to City Thameslink is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to City Thameslink?

The fastest way to get from Balham to City Thameslink is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and City Thameslink?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to City Thameslink. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Fleet Street / City Thameslink via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Balham and City Thameslink?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Bank station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Balham to City Thameslink?

The distance between Balham and City Thameslink is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to City Thameslink without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to City Thameslink without a car is to subway and bus which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Balham to City Thameslink?

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Balham to City Thameslink, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to City Thameslink bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to City Thameslink train from?

Balham to City Thameslink train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Balham to City Thameslink bus arrive?

Balham to City Thameslink bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Balham to City Thameslink train arrive?

Balham to City Thameslink train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Balham to City Thameslink?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to City Thameslink is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Balham to City Thameslink.

Where can I stay near City Thameslink?

There are 21363+ hotels available in City Thameslink.

Balham to City Thameslink - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Balham to City Thameslink by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
2. Take the bus from Bank Station / King William St to City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circusbus N21 / ...
26 min
£5–17
Drive 5.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to City Thameslinkcar 5.8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Balham to London Victoriatrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Ludgate Circusbus N26 / ...
48 min
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to City Thameslinktaxi 5.8 mi
18 min
£30–40
Subway
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
34 min
£4–13
Line 155 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 155 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Fleet Street / City Thameslinkbus 63 / ...
50 min
£3–32

Balham to City Thameslink by subway and bus

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and City Thameslink, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Bank station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Fleet Street / City Thameslink via Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 50 min.

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