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

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    33 min
    £4–13

  2. Drive 5.7 mi

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

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus to Trafalgar Squarebus bus N550 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    44 min
    £6–19

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Balham Stationbus bus Nl-7
    47 min
    £3–5

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Elephant & Castle / London Road

    1. Take the bus from Fleet Street / City Thameslink to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus bus 155 / ...
    51 min
    £3–35

City Thameslink to Balham by foot and subway

Calendar4185Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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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 £4–13 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Replacement Bus Service operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Balham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 31 min.

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