What is the cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Balham?

The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Balham is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitgift Centre and arriving at Rudloe Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Balham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from East Croydon to Balham?

The distance between East Croydon and Balham is 10 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Croydon to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Balham without a car is to train via Clapham Junction which takes 19 min and costs £5 - £10.

How long does it take to get from East Croydon to Balham?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from East Croydon to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Balham bus from?

East Croydon to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Whitgift Centre station.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Balham train from?

East Croydon to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from East Croydon to Balham?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Balham is to train via Clapham Junction which takes 19 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h.

Where does the East Croydon to Balham bus arrive?

East Croydon to Balham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Rudloe Road station.

Where does the East Croydon to Balham train arrive?

East Croydon to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from East Croydon to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Balham is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from East Croydon to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from East Croydon to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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East Croydon to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Croydon to Balham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train via Clapham Junction
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Clapham Junctiontrain East Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Balhamtrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
19 min
£5–10
Line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitgift Centre to Rudloe Roadbus 50
1h
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Croydon to Balhamtaxi 6.5 mi
16 min
£40–50
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from East Croydon to Balhamcar 6.5 mi
16 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Balhamtrain East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
20 min
£3–7
Train #2
1. Take the train from West Croydon to Balhamtrain Epsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
32 min
£3–7

East Croydon to Balham by train

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Distance: 9.6 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Balham, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Balham via Clapham Junction in around 19 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Whitgift Centre to Rudloe Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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