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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Balhamby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    1h 9m
    £17–43
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025 / ...
    1h 44m
    £4–9
  3. Line 490 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Stationbus bus 490
    1h 41m
    £5–9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balhamtaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    39 min
    £60–75
  5. Drive  18.6 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balhamcar car 18.6 mi
    39 min
    £5–7
  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    1h 28m
    £16

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by foot, train, and subway

Calendar328Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Balham, England?

Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Richmond Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 1h 28m.

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