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How to get from South Croydon to Balham by train?
From South Croydon to Balham by train
To get from South Croydon to Balham in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from South Croydon station to Purley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Clapham Junction station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £4.80.
45min£4.80
Leaves from South Croydon
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationSouth Croydon - 2Wait for trainSOUTHERNCaterham
- 3
Ride to train stationPurley6 min - 4Wait for trainSOUTHERNLondon Victoria
- 5Ride to train stationClapham Junction21 min
- 6Wait for trainSOUTHERNEpsom Downs
- 7Ride to train stationBalham Rail6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From South Croydon to Balham by bus
To get from South Croydon to Balham in London, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 412 bus from Croham Road (E) station to Fairfield Halls (KC) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 249 bus from St Leonard's Church (SK) station to Balham Station (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £1.75.
67min£1.75
412109249Leaves from Croham Road (E)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationCroham Road (E)ID E280 m • 4 min
- 2412Wait for bus412West Croydon
- 3Ride to bus stationFairfield Halls (KC)ID KC6 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCroydon Library (KL)ID KL140 m • 2 min
- 5109Wait for bus109Brixton
- 6Ride to bus stationSt Leonard's Church (SK)ID SK36 min
- 7249Wait for bus249Clapham Common
- 8Ride to bus stationBalham Station (B)ID B14 min
- 9Walk toBalham60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from South Croydon to Balham
The distance between South Croydon, London and Balham, London is approximately 23.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Croydon to Balham by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to South Croydon
South Croydon is located at South Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is Ruskin Parade / South Croydon Station (F).
Bus stations close to South Croydon:
- Ruskin Parade / South Croydon Station (F)
- Swan & Sugar Loaf (G)
- Swan & Sugar Loaf (P)
Public transport stations close to Balham, London
Balham is located at Balham, London and the nearest public transport station is Balham Health Centre (M).
Tube stations close to Balham:
- Balham Underground
- Balham
- Tooting Bec
Bus stations close to Balham:
- Balham Health Centre (M)
- Balham Health Centre (N)
- Balham Station / Balham Station Road (J)
Related Routes
- Croydon to Balham
- Edmonton to Balham
- Shoreditch to Balham
- Wandsworth to Balham
- Sloane Street / Sloane Square Station to Balham
- Southend-On-Sea to Balham
- Notting Hill Gate Station to Balham
- Richmond Station Car Park to Balham
- Premier Inn London Victoria to Balham
- Liverpool Street to Balham
- East Croydon to Balham
- Morden to Balham
- Dagenham Heathway to Balham
- Vauxhall to Balham
- London Victoria to Balham
- Battersea Park to Balham
- Battersea Park Road to Balham
- South Croydon to Aylesbury
- South Croydon to Basildon
- South Croydon to Camden Town
From South Croydon to Balham by bus
To get from South Croydon to Balham in London, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 412 bus from Croham Road (E) station to Fairfield Halls (KC) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 249 bus from St Leonard's Church (SK) station to Balham Station (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £1.75.
67min£1.75
412109249Leaves from Croham Road (E)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationCroham Road (E)ID E280 m • 4 min
- 2412Wait for bus412West Croydon
- 3Ride to bus stationFairfield Halls (KC)ID KC6 min
- 4Walk to bus stationCroydon Library (KL)ID KL140 m • 2 min
- 5109Wait for bus109Brixton
- 6Ride to bus stationSt Leonard's Church (SK)ID SK36 min
- 7249Wait for bus249Clapham Common
- 8Ride to bus stationBalham Station (B)ID B14 min
- 9Walk toBalham60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Croydon to Balham?
The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHERN.
What is the alternative route to get from South Croydon to Balham?
The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 412, Bus line 109, Bus line 249.
Is there a direct train between South Croydon and Balham?
No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.
Which train line goes from South Croydon to Balham?
The SOUTHERN train line goes from Caterham station near South Croydon in South Croydon to Purley station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Purley station near Balham in London.
How long does it take to travel from South Croydon to Balham by train?
The total travel time between South Croydon in South Croydon and Balham in London by train is about 45 min.
Where do I get on the train near South Croydon to get to Balham?
Get on the SOUTHERN train from the Caterham station near South Croydon in South Croydon.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Croydon and Balham?
Get off the train at the Purley station, which is closest to Balham in London.
How much is the train fare from South Croydon to Balham?
The ride from South Croydon to Balham costs £4.80.
