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

The cheapest way to get from Sevenoaks to Balham is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sevenoaks to Balham is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Sevenoaks and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sevenoaks station to Balham. However, there are services departing from Orpington Bus Station and arriving at Hildreth Street Market via Crystal Palace Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sevenoaks and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Sevenoaks to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Sevenoaks and arriving at Balham Station via Charing Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Sevenoaks to Balham?

The distance between Sevenoaks and Balham is 27 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sevenoaks to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Sevenoaks to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sevenoaks to Balham bus from?

Sevenoaks to Balham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Orpington Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sevenoaks to Balham train from?

Sevenoaks to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sevenoaks station.

Train or bus from Sevenoaks to Balham?

The best way to get from Sevenoaks to Balham is to line 358 bus and line 249 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Sevenoaks to Balham bus arrive?

Sevenoaks to Balham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Crystal Palace Station.

Where does the Sevenoaks to Balham train arrive?

Sevenoaks to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Sevenoaks to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sevenoaks to Balham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Sevenoaks to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21085+ hotels available in Balham.

Sevenoaks to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 358 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sevenoaks to Balham by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Sevenoaks to London Charing Crosstrain Tonbridge - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 7m
£14–34
Drive 22.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sevenoaks to Balhamcar 22.4 mi
48 min
£6–8
Line 358 bus, line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from Orpington Bus Station to Crystal Palace Stationbus 358
2. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to Hildreth Street Marketbus 249
2h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sevenoaks to Balhamtaxi 22.4 mi
48 min
£55–70
Train
1. Take the train from Sevenoaks to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
1h 16m
£16–35

Sevenoaks to Balham by train and subway

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sevenoaks to Hildreth Street Market via Orpington, Orpington Bus Station, and Crystal Palace Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from Sevenoaks to Elephant & Castle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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