What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Esher?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Esher is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Esher?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Esher is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Esher?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Esher. However, there are services departing from Colliers Wood Station and arriving at High Street via Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Esher?

No, there is no direct train from Balham to Esher. However, there are services departing from Balham and arriving at Hersham via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Balham to Esher?

The distance between Balham and Esher is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Esher without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Esher without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Esher?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Balham to Esher, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Esher bus from?

Balham to Esher bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Colliers Wood Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Esher train from?

Balham to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Balham to Esher?

The best way to get from Balham to Esher is to train which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 131 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £60 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Balham to Esher bus arrive?

Balham to Esher bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Bus Station.

Where does the Balham to Esher train arrive?

Balham to Esher train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hersham station.

Can I drive from Balham to Esher?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Esher is 12 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Balham to Esher.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Esher?

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Balham to Esher - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 131 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Esher by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hershamtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
45 min
£5–14
Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Eshercar 12.3 mi
24 min
£3–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Surbitontrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Surbiton Station/Claremont Rd to High Streetbus K3
1h 1m
£5–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Eshertaxi 12.3 mi
24 min
£40–50
Line 131 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Colliers Wood Station to Fairfield Bus Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to High Streetbus 715 / ...
1h 31m
£6–55
Line 57 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Colliers Wood Station to Kingston Hospitalbus 57
2. Take the bus from Kingston Hospital to High Streetbus K3
1h 35m
£5–48

Balham to Esher by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Esher, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Hersham every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Balham Station to High Street via Colliers Wood Station, Colliers Wood Station, Fairfield Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 1h 31m.

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