What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to West Hampstead?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to West Hampstead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to West Hampstead?

The fastest way to get from Balham to West Hampstead is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and West Hampstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to West Hampstead. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Dennington Park Road via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and West Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham station station and arriving at Hampstead station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Balham to West Hampstead?

The distance between Balham and West Hampstead is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to West Hampstead without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to West Hampstead without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs £10 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Balham to West Hampstead?

The subway from Balham station to Hampstead station takes 38 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balham to West Hampstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to West Hampstead train from?

Balham to West Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Balham to West Hampstead?

The best way to get from Balham to West Hampstead is to bus and line 139 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs £3 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £23 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Balham to West Hampstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to West Hampstead train arrive?

Balham to West Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at West Hampstead station.

Can I drive from Balham to West Hampstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to West Hampstead is 9 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Balham to West Hampstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to West Hampstead?

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Where can I stay near West Hampstead?

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Balham to West Hampstead - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Balham to West Hampstead by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Hampstead stationsubway Northern
38 min
£10–40
Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to West Hampsteadcar 8.8 mi
28 min
£3–4
Bus, line 139 bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus N155
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Dennington Park Roadbus 139
1h 13m
£4–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to West Hampsteadtaxi 8.8 mi
28 min
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampsteadtrain Clapham Junction - Stratford
43 min
£8–23
Line 249 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Balham Station to Streatham Stationbus 249
2. Take the train from Streatham to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Sutton
1h 12m
£8–16

Balham to West Hampstead by subway

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and West Hampstead, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Balham station to Hampstead station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Dennington Park Road via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 13m.

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