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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Balham is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Balham is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Balham station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Clapham Junction Station via Wandsworth Plain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Balham Station via Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Balham?

The distance between Portsmouth and Balham is 78 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Balham without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Portsmouth to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Balham bus from?

Portsmouth to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Balham train from?

Portsmouth to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Balham?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Balham is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Balham bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Armoury Way station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Balham train arrive?

Portsmouth to Balham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Balham is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Portsmouth to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Balham?

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Balham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 53m
£34–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Waybus 030
2h 5m
£15–42
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Balhamcar 69.4 mi
1h 20m
£17–25
Train via Horsham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
2. Take the train from Horsham to Balhamtrain Horsham - London Victoria
3h 23m
£40–84

Portsmouth to Balham by train and subway

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Way every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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