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

The cheapest way to get from Wanstead to Balham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wanstead to Balham is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Wanstead and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Wanstead station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Station and arriving at Balham Station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Wanstead to Balham?

The distance between Wanstead and Balham is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wanstead to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs £10 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Wanstead to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wanstead to Balham train from?

Wanstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Wanstead Station.

Where does the Wanstead to Balham train arrive?

Wanstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Can I drive from Wanstead to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wanstead to Balham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Wanstead to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 21586+ hotels available in Balham.

Wanstead to Balham - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 344 bus, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Bank stationsubway Central
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
40 min
£11–43
Drive 13.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wanstead to Balhamcar 13.2 mi
37 min
£4–5
Subway, line 344 bus, bus
1. Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to St Georges Rd/Imperial War Musbus 344
3. Take the bus from St George's Circus to Balham Stationbus
1h 26m
£9–52
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wanstead to Balhamtaxi 13.2 mi
37 min
£170–210
Subway via Tottenham Court Road station
1. Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
54 min
£13–49

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

You can take a subway from Wanstead Station to Balham Station via Bank station in around 40 min.

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