There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Paddington by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Balham station to Charing Cross stationsubway Northern
- Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway Bakerloo
30 min£7–28Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balham to Paddingtoncar 6.1 mi
21 min£2–3Train, bus
- Take the train from Balham to London Victoriatrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from Victoria Station to Westbourne Terracebus 36
39 min£3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balham to Paddingtontaxi 6.1 mi
21 min£45–60Subway, train
- Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Road Station to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
30 min£7–24Bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus N155
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terracebus 23 / ...
58 min£4–37
Balham to Paddington by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Paddington is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Paddington is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £45 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Paddington station via Charing Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Balham and Paddington is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Paddington without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £28.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Balham to Paddington, including transfers.
Balham to Paddington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Paddington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
Balham to Paddington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Paddington, England?
You can take a subway from Balham station to Paddington station via Charing Cross station in around 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 58 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to Charing Cross station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Balham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Road Station to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Victoria Station to Westbourne Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
Bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Station to Westbourne Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Paddington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Paddington is 6 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Balham to Paddington.
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