What is the cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Balham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenwich to Balham?

The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Balham is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Greenwich and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenwich to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Egerton Drive and arriving at Balham Station via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Greenwich 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 35 min.

How far is it from Greenwich to Balham?

The distance between Greenwich and Balham is 9 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Greenwich to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from Greenwich to Balham without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Greenwich to Balham?

The train from New Cross Gate to Balham takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Balham bus from?

Greenwich to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Egerton Drive station.

Where do I catch the Greenwich to Balham train from?

Greenwich to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from New Cross Gate station.

Train or bus from Greenwich to Balham?

The best way to get from Greenwich to Balham is to train which takes 35 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 155 bus, which costs £2 - £50 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Greenwich to Balham bus arrive?

Greenwich to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at London College of Comm station.

Where does the Greenwich to Balham train arrive?

Greenwich to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Can I drive from Greenwich to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to Balham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Greenwich to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenwich to Balham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Greenwich to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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Greenwich to Balham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 188 bus, subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria
35 min
£4–9
Drive 8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenwich to Balhamcar 8 mi
23 min
£2–3
Line 188 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from National Maritime Museum to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 188 / ...
2. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h
£5–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenwich to Balhamtaxi 8 mi
23 min
£22–27
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Cutty Sark to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
39 min
£7–22
Bus, line 155 bus
1. Take the bus from Egerton Drive to London College of Commbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Balham Stationbus 155 / ...
1h 11m
£3–48

Greenwich to Balham by train

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Greenwich, England and Balham, England?

Southern operates a train from New Cross Gate to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Egerton Drive to Balham Station via London College of Comm and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 11m.

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