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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Wanstead is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Wanstead is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Wanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Wanstead station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Wanstead station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Balham to Wanstead?

The distance between Balham and Wanstead is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Wanstead without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs £10 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Balham to Wanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Wanstead train from?

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

Where does the Balham to Wanstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Wanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Wanstead is 13 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Balham to Wanstead.

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

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Where can I stay near Wanstead?

There are 20695+ hotels available in Wanstead.

Balham to Wanstead - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 155 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Wanstead 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 Wanstead stationsubway Central
39 min
£11–43
Drive 13.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Wansteadcar 13.2 mi
36 min
£4–5
Line 155 bus, bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 155
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Liverpool Street Stationbus 35
3. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Wanstead stationsubway
1h 11m
£9–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Wansteadtaxi 13.2 mi
36 min
£170–210
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 Wanstead stationsubway Central
47 min
£13–54

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a subway from Balham station to Wanstead station via Bank station in around 39 min.

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