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How to get fromBalham to Southend-on-Seaby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Southend-on-Sea by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train via London Fenchurch Street

    best
    1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 39m
    £16–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 10m
    £12–43

  3. Drive  46 mi

    1. Drive from Balham to Southend-on-Seacar car 46 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balham to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 46 mi
    1h 14m
    £200–240

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 41m
    £23–38

Balham to Southend-on-Sea by subway, foot, and train

Calendar706Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Travel Centre via Lower Marsh, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.

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