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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Loughton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Loughton is to taxi which takes 46 min and costs £230 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Loughton?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Forest Road via Gerrard Place / Chinatown and Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Loughton?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Loughton station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Loughton station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Balham to Loughton?

The distance between Balham and Loughton is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Loughton without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs £14 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Balham to Loughton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Loughton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Loughton train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Loughton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to Loughton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Loughton?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Loughton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Balham to Loughton.

Where can I stay near Loughton?

There are 17896+ hotels available in Loughton.

Balham to Loughton - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, line 20 bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Loughton stationsubway Central
49 min
£15–58
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus
2. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus N38
3. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Forest Roadbus 20
2h 30m
£5–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Loughtontaxi 18.3 mi
46 min
£230–280
Drive 18.3 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Loughtoncar 18.3 mi
46 min
£5–7
Subway via Tottenham Court Road station
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton stationsubway Central
58 min
£16–64

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Distance: 17.9 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Loughton, Essex, England?

You can take a subway from Balham station to Loughton station via Bank station in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Forest Road via Charing Cross, Gerrard Place / Chinatown, and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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