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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to London Zoo is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to London Zoo is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and London Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to London Zoo. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Prince Albert Road / ZSL London Zoo via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and London Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Mornington Crescent station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Balham to London Zoo?

The distance between Balham and London Zoo is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to London Zoo without a car is to subway via Mornington Crescent station which takes 48 min and costs £6 - £24.

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

The subway from Balham station to Mornington Crescent station takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Balham to London Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to London Zoo train arrive?

Balham to London Zoo train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Mornington Crescent station.

Can I drive from Balham to London Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to London Zoo is 8 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Balham to London Zoo.

Where can I stay near London Zoo?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London Zoo.

Balham to London Zoo - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, line 88 bus, and taxi

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

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Subway via Mornington Crescent station
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Mornington Crescent stationsubway Northern
48 min
£6–24
Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to London Zoocar 7.6 mi
24 min
£2–3
Bus, line 88 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus N155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Prince Albert Road / ZSL London Zoobus 88
1h 11m
£3–47
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to London Zootaxi 7.6 mi
24 min
£30–40
Subway
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Chalk Farm stationsubway Northern
53 min
£8–35

Balham to London Zoo by subway and foot

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Mornington Crescent station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–24 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to London Zoo via Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, and Prince Albert Road / ZSL London Zoo in around 1h 11m.

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