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How to get from Heathrow to Balham by Tube and train?

From Heathrow to Balham by Tube and train

To get from Heathrow to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BAKERLOO Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Elephant & Castle station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £6.60.

68min£6.60
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
Tube - BAKERLOO
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heathrow
  • 2
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Elephant & Castle
    19 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Balham Underground
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heathrow to Balham by Tube and train via ELIZABETH, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Heathrow to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Kennington station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is £13.80.

65min£13.80
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heathrow
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Kennington
    8 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Balham Underground
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathrow to Balham

The distance between Heathrow, Balham and Balham, Balham is approximately 37.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathrow to Balham by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heathrow

Heathrow is located at Heathrow, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Nene Road Roundabout (BN).

Tube stations close to Heathrow:

  • Hatton Cross

Train stations close to Heathrow:

  • Heathrow

Bus stations close to Heathrow:

  • Nene Road Roundabout (BN)
  • Nene Road Roundabout, Sipson

Public transport stations close to Balham, Balham

Balham is located at Balham High Road, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Du Cane Court (L).

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Clapham South
  • Balham Underground
  • Tooting Broadway

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Du Cane Court (L)
  • Du Cane Court (K)
  • Old Devonshire Road (G)

Alternative route from Heathrow to Balham by Tube and train via ELIZABETH, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Heathrow to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Kennington station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is £13.80.

65min£13.80
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heathrow
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Kennington
    8 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Balham Underground
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Balham?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line HEATHROW EXPRESS, Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heathrow to Balham?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Balham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Heathrow to Balham?

    The HEATHROW EXPRESS train line goes from London Paddington station near Heathrow in London to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Paddington station near Balham in Balham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heathrow to Balham by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Heathrow in London and Balham in Balham by train and Tube is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Heathrow to get to Balham?

    Get on the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from the London Paddington station near Heathrow in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Heathrow and Balham?

    Get off the train at the Paddington station, which is closest to Balham in Balham.

  • How much is the train fare from Heathrow to Balham?

    The ride from Heathrow to Balham costs £6.60.