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

The cheapest way to get from Blackheath to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackheath to Balham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Blackheath and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackheath to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Blackheath and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Blackheath to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Blackheath to Balham?

The distance between Blackheath and Balham is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackheath to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Blackheath to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Balham bus from?

Blackheath to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Blackheath station.

Where do I catch the Blackheath to Balham train from?

Blackheath to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Blackheath station.

Train or bus from Blackheath to Balham?

The best way to get from Blackheath to Balham is to bus and line 155 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £2 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £14 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Blackheath to Balham bus arrive?

Blackheath to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Blackheath to Balham train arrive?

Blackheath to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from Blackheath to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackheath to Balham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Blackheath to Balham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackheath to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Blackheath to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Blackheath to London Cannon Streettrain Slade Green - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
42 min
£7–24
Bus, line 155 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 10m
£3–63
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackheath to Balhamtaxi 8.7 mi
26 min
£24–29
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackheath to Balhamcar 8.7 mi
26 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Blackheath to London Victoriatrain Dartford - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Balhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
44 min
£7–14
Line 202 bus, line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Blackheath to Crystal Palace Paradebus 202
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Hildreth Street Marketbus 249
1h 39m
£3–6

Blackheath to Balham by train and subway

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Blackheath, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

You can take a bus from Blackheath to Balham Station via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackheath to Balham via London Victoria in around 44 min.

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