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How to get fromPlumstead to Balhamby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to London Cannon Streettrain train Dartford - London Cannon Street / ...
    2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway subway Northern
    58 min
    £9–24

  2. Drive 11.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plumstead to Balhamcar car 11.9 mi
    33 min
    £3–5

  3. Line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    1h 18m
    £5–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to Balhamtaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    33 min
    £30–40

  5. Line 53 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Cross Gate to Balhamtrain train London Bridge - London Victoria
    1h 38m
    £6–11

  6. Line 53 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to Balham Stationbus bus Nl-7
    1h 46m
    £4–6

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Balham, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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