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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Clapham Junction Station and arriving at St Georges Square via Wandsworth Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Balham to Portsmouth?

The distance between Balham and Portsmouth is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Portsmouth without a car is to train via Waterloo station which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Balham to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Portsmouth bus from?

Balham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wandsworth Police Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Portsmouth train from?

Balham to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Balham to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Balham to Portsmouth is to train via Waterloo station which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Balham to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Balham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Georges Square station.

Where does the Balham to Portsmouth train arrive?

Balham to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Can I drive from Balham to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Portsmouth is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Balham to Portsmouth.

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

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Balham to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train via Waterloo station
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
1h 54m
£33–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wandsworth Police Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
3h 10m
£15–45
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Portsmouthcar 69.4 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 21m
£31–92

Balham to Portsmouth by subway and train

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Distance: 77.9 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Wandsworth Police Station to St Georges Square every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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