What is the cheapest way to get from West Hampstead to Balham?

The cheapest way to get from West Hampstead to Balham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Hampstead to Balham?

The fastest way to get from West Hampstead to Balham is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between West Hampstead and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from West Hampstead station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from West Hampstead station and arriving at Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between West Hampstead and Balham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hampstead station station and arriving at Balham Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from West Hampstead to Balham?

The distance between West Hampstead and Balham is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Hampstead to Balham without a car?

The best way to get from West Hampstead to Balham without a car is to subway which takes 37 min and costs £10 - £40.

How long does it take to get from West Hampstead to Balham?

The subway from Hampstead station to Balham Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the West Hampstead to Balham bus from?

West Hampstead to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from West Hampstead station.

Where do I catch the West Hampstead to Balham train from?

West Hampstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from West Hampstead station.

Train or bus from West Hampstead to Balham?

The best way to get from West Hampstead to Balham is to line 139 bus and bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £3 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £23 and takes 38 min.

Where does the West Hampstead to Balham bus arrive?

West Hampstead to Balham bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where does the West Hampstead to Balham train arrive?

West Hampstead to Balham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Waterloo station.

Can I drive from West Hampstead to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between West Hampstead to Balham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from West Hampstead to Balham.

How do I get a train ticket from West Hampstead to Balham?

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West Hampstead to Balham - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 139 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from West Hampstead to Balham by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Hampstead station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
37 min
£10–40
Line 139 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Hampstead station to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus 139
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Balham Stationbus N155
1h 40m
£3–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Hampstead to Balhamtaxi 8.8 mi
28 min
£35–50
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from West Hampstead to Balhamcar 8.8 mi
28 min
£3–4
Subway via Waterloo station
1. Take the subway from West Hampstead station to Waterloo stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
37 min
£9–34
Train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead to Clapham Junctiontrain Stratford / ...
38 min
£9–22
Train, line 249 bus
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Streathamtrain St Albans City - Sutton / ...
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Hildreth Street Marketbus 249
1h
£7–15

West Hampstead to Balham by subway

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between West Hampstead, England and Balham, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Hampstead station to Balham Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Hampstead station to Balham Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 40m.

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