What is the cheapest way to get from City Thameslink to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from City Thameslink to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from City Thameslink to Balham?

The fastest way to get from City Thameslink to Balham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between City Thameslink and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from City Thameslink to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street / City Thameslink and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between City Thameslink and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bank station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from City Thameslink to Balham?

The distance between City Thameslink and Balham is 7 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

How do I travel from City Thameslink to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from City Thameslink to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs £4 - £14.

How long does it take to get from City Thameslink to Balham?

The subway from Bank station to Balham Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the City Thameslink to Balham bus from?

City Thameslink to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Fleet Street / City Thameslink station.

Where do I catch the City Thameslink to Balham train from?

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

Where does the City Thameslink to Balham bus arrive?

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

Where does the City Thameslink to Balham train arrive?

City Thameslink to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.

Can I drive from City Thameslink to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between City Thameslink to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from City Thameslink to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21085+ hotels available in Balham.

City Thameslink to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 26 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from City Thameslink to Balham by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
33 min
£4–14
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from City Thameslink to Balhamcar 5.7 mi
18 min
£2
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Stationbus N26 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Balhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
47 min
£4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from City Thameslink to Balhamtaxi 5.7 mi
18 min
£30–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleet Street / City Thameslink to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 40
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
53 min
£3–35

City Thameslink to Balham by foot and subway

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between City Thameslink, England and Balham, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Bank station to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–14 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street / City Thameslink to Balham Station via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Elephant & Castle Station in around 53 min.

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