There are 5 ways to get from North Acton to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Subway
best- Take the subway from North Acton station to Bank stationsubway Central
- Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
47 min£9Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Acton to Balhamcar 8.8 mi
25 min£3–4Bus, line 295 bus
- Take the bus from North Acton Station to Shepherd's Bushbus 260
- Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Clapham Junction Stationbus 295
1h 21m£5–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Acton to Balhamtaxi 8.8 mi
25 min£120–150Subway, train
- Take the subway from North Acton station to Shepherd's Bushsubway Central
- Take the train from Shepherds Bush to Balhamtrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
1h 17m£3–6
North Acton to Balham by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Acton to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from North Acton to Balham is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £120 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from North Acton station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from North Acton Station and arriving at Clapham Junction Station via Shepherd's Bush. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from North Acton station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from North Acton station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between North Acton and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from North Acton to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs £9.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from North Acton to Balham, including transfers.
North Acton to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from North Acton Station.
North Acton to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from North Acton station.
North Acton to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Shepherd's Bush station.
What companies run services between North Acton, England and Balham, England?
You can take a subway from North Acton station to Balham Station via Bank station in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Acton Station to Balham via Shepherd's Bush, Clapham Junction Station, and Clapham Junction in around 1h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from North Acton station to Bank station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Bank station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from North Acton station to Shepherd's Bush
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Shepherds Bush to Balham
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from North Acton Station to Shepherd's Bush
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
Bus from North Acton Station to Shepherd's Bush
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
- Off- Peak Fare
- £2–3
- Peak Fare
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Clapham Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- London Buses
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
North Acton to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Acton to Balham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from North Acton to Balham.
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