What is the cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London City Airport (LCY) and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham station. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Balham Station via Canning Town and Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between London City Airport (LCY) and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham station. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Balham is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £23.

How long does it take to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Balham bus from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Canning Town station.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Balham train from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Balham bus arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Balham train arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Balham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Balham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21636+ hotels available in Balham.

Can I share a ride from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Balham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London City Airport (LCY) to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Balham by train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
42 min
£6–22
Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Balhamcar 12.3 mi
36 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canning Town to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N551 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 49m
£4–95
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Balhamtaxi 12.3 mi
36 min
£35–45
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Balhamrideshare 12.3 mi
36 min

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Distance: 12 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Balham, England?

You can take a bus from London City Airport to Balham Station via Canning Town, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Aldwych / Bush House in around 1h 49m.

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