What is the cheapest way to get from Canary Wharf to Balham?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Balham is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Canary Wharf and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Canary Wharf to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Canary Wharf and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Cross Gate and arriving at Balham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Canary Wharf to Balham?

The distance between Canary Wharf and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Canary Wharf to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Canary Wharf to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Canary Wharf to Balham?

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Canary Wharf to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canary Wharf to Balham bus from?

Canary Wharf to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier station.

Where do I catch the Canary Wharf to Balham train from?

Canary Wharf to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Canary Wharf DLR Station.

Train or bus from Canary Wharf to Balham?

The best way to get from Canary Wharf to Balham is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs £2 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Canary Wharf to Balham bus arrive?

Canary Wharf to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London College of Comm station.

Where does the Canary Wharf to Balham train arrive?

Canary Wharf to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from Canary Wharf to Balham?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Canary Wharf to Balham?

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Canary Wharf to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Canary Wharf DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
30 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier to London College of Commbus C10
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 7m
£3–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canary Wharf to Balhamtaxi 9.3 mi
28 min
£25–30
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Canary Wharf to Balhamcar 9.3 mi
28 min
£3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Canary Wharf station to Waterloo Stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
31 min
£6
Train
1. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
36 min
£4–7

Canary Wharf to Balham by train and subway

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Canary Wharf, England and Balham, England?

You can take a bus from Doubletree Docklands / Nelson Dock Pier to Balham Station via London College of Comm and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Canary Wharf station to Balham Station via Waterloo Station in around 31 min.

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