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How to get fromKensington to Balhamby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Balham by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Balhamtrain train Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
    17 min
    £2–6

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Earl's Court Road / Pembroke Place to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus N31
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Balhamtrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    26 min
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Balhamtaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    16 min
    £25–31

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kensington to Balhamwalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 33m

  5. Train via Clapham Junction

    1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Clapham Junctiontrain train Stratford / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Balhamtrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    19 min
    £3–9

  6. Line 49 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus bus 49
    54 min
    £3–4

Kensington to Balham by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Southern operates a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Balham hourly. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from The Design Museum to Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 45 min.

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