How to get from East Croydon to Balham by train?

By train

Take one direct train from East Croydon to Balham in London: take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is £4.80.

20min£4.80
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from East Croydon
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Watford Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station Balham Rail
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Croydon to Balham in London, take the 109 bus from Whitgift Centre (WL) station to St Leonard's Church (SK) station. Next, 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 56 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

56min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 249249
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Whitgift Centre (WL)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitgift Centre (WL)
    ID WL
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Leonard's Church (SK)
    ID SK
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Clapham Common
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balham Station (B)
    ID B
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Croydon to Balham
The distance between East Croydon, London and Balham, London is approximately 6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East 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 East Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Station (E6)
  • East Croydon Station (E7)
Public transport stations close to Balham, London

Balham is located at Balham, London and the nearest public transport station is Tooting Broadway.

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Tooting Broadway
  • Tooting Bec
  • Balham Underground

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Du Cane Court (L)
  • Du Cane Court (K)
  • Balham Station (B)
Related Routes

By bus

To get from East Croydon to Balham in London, take the 109 bus from Whitgift Centre (WL) station to St Leonard's Church (SK) station. Next, 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 56 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

56min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 249249
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Whitgift Centre (WL)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitgift Centre (WL)
    ID WL
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Leonard's Church (SK)
    ID SK
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Clapham Common
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Balham Station (B)
    ID B
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Balham?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Croydon to Balham?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 249.

  • Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Balham?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from East Croydon in Croydon to Balham in London in 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Croydon to Balham?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from Watford Junction station near East Croydon in Croydon to Balham Rail station near Balham in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Croydon to Balham by train?

    The total travel time between East Croydon in Croydon and Balham in London by train is about 20 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the Watford Junction station near East Croydon in Croydon.

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

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

  • When is the first train from East Croydon to Balham?

    The first train from East Croydon in Croydon to Balham in London is Southern. It leaves the East Croydon station at 01:19.

  • How much is the train fare from East Croydon to Balham?

    The ride from East Croydon to Balham costs £4.80.

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