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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 East Croydon 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 22 min. The ride fare is £7.20.

22min£7.20
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from South Croydon
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Epsom Downs
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balham Rail
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    6 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 403 bus from Croham Road (E) station to West Croydon Bus Station (B8) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 315 bus from St Leonard's Church (SK) station to Balham Station (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

63min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 403403
Bus - 109109
Bus - 315315
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Croham Road (E)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croham Road (E)
    ID E
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    West Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Croydon Bus Station (B8)
    ID B8
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Croydon Bus Station (B4)
    ID B4
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Leonard's Church (SK)
    ID SK
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Balham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balham Station (A)
    ID A
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Croydon to Balham
The distance between South Croydon, London and Balham, London is approximately 10.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 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 Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station (A).

Bus stations close to South Croydon:

  • Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station (A)
  • Elmhurst School (AA)
  • Croham Road (E)
Public transport stations close to Balham, London

Balham is located at Balham, London and the nearest public transport station is Balham Station / Balham Station Road (J).

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Clapham South
  • Tooting Broadway
  • Balham Underground

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Balham Station / Balham Station Road (J)
  • Balham Station (A)
  • Balham Rail

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 403 bus from Croham Road (E) station to West Croydon Bus Station (B8) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 315 bus from St Leonard's Church (SK) station to Balham Station (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

63min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 403403
Bus - 109109
Bus - 315315
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Croham Road (E)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croham Road (E)
    ID E
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    West Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Croydon Bus Station (B8)
    ID B8
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Croydon Bus Station (B4)
    ID B4
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Leonard's Church (SK)
    ID SK
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Balham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balham Station (A)
    ID A
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    60 yd • 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 22 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 63 minutes, using Bus line 403, Bus line 109, Bus line 315.

  • 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 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Croydon to Balham?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Bridge station near South Croydon in South Croydon to East Croydon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Croydon 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 22 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Bridge 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 East Croydon 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 £7.20.

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