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How to get fromCity Thameslink to Balhamby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from City Thameslink to Elephant & Castletrain train West Hampstead Thameslink - Sutton / ...
    2. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    19 min
    £4–15

  2. Drive 5.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from City Thameslink to Balhamcar car 5.7 mi
    18 min
    £2

  3. Line 63 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Fleet Street / City Thameslink to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 63 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    29 min
    £5–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from City Thameslink to Balhamtaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    18 min
    £45–55

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    33 min
    £5–19

  6. Bus, line 155 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludgate Circus to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus N89 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus bus 155 / ...
    51 min
    £3–35

City Thameslink to Balham by train and subway

Calendar528Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 19 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 £5–19 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludgate Circus to Balham Station via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Elephant & Castle Station in around 51 min.

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