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

The cheapest way to get from Hillingdon to Balham is to bus and line 49 bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hillingdon to Balham is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Hillingdon and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Hillingdon to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Long Lane and arriving at Clapham Junction Station via Notting Hill Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Hillingdon and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Hillingdon station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from West Ruislip station and arriving at Balham Station via Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Hillingdon to Balham?

The distance between Hillingdon and Balham is 23 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hillingdon to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Hillingdon to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hillingdon to Balham bus from?

Hillingdon to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Long Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hillingdon to Balham train from?

Hillingdon to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Ruislip station.

Where does the Hillingdon to Balham bus arrive?

Hillingdon to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St station.

Where does the Hillingdon to Balham train arrive?

Hillingdon to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Can I drive from Hillingdon to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hillingdon to Balham is 18 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Hillingdon to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21637+ hotels available in Balham.

Hillingdon to Balham - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from West Ruislip station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 21m
£19–65
Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hillingdon to Balhamcar 18.4 mi
36 min
£5–7
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Long Lane to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus N207
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 43m
£7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hillingdon to Balhamtaxi 18.4 mi
36 min
£60–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Long Lane to Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate Stbus N207
2. Take the bus from Notting Hill Gate Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus N31
1h 52m
£5–8
Bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road to White City Bus Stationbus Sl8
2. Take the bus from White City Bus Station to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus 49
2h 18m
£5–6

Hillingdon to Balham by bus and subway

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Crescent Parade to Balham Station via West Ruislip, West Ruislip station, and Tottenham Court Road station in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Lane to Balham via Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St, Notting Hill Gate Station, Clapham Junction Station, and Clapham Junction in around 1h 52m.

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