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How to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube and train?

From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube and train

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £10.50.

67min£10.50
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - SOUTHERN
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Epsom Downs
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham High Road
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube and train via PICCADILLY, DISTRICT and SOUTHERN

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Earl's Court station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    38 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Epsom Downs
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham High Road
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5, Balham and Balham, Balham is approximately 24.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 Terminal 5

Heathrow Terminal 5 is located at Heathrow Terminal 5, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Heathrow Terminal 5 (6).

Train stations close to Heathrow Terminal 5:

  • Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
  • Heathrow Terminal 4

Bus stations close to Heathrow Terminal 5:

  • Heathrow Terminal 5 (6)
  • Heathrow Terminal 5 (7)
  • Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

Public transport stations close to Balham, Balham

Balham is located at Balham High Road, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Clapham Common.

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Clapham Common
  • Clapham South
  • Tooting Broadway

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Balham New Road (E)
  • Upper Tooting Park (H)
  • Balham Station (B)

Alternative route from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube and train via PICCADILLY, DISTRICT and SOUTHERN

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Earl's Court station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    38 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Epsom Downs
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham High Road
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line HEATHROW EXPRESS, Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Balham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham?

    The HEATHROW EXPRESS train line goes from London Paddington station near Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Paddington station near Balham in Balham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow and Balham in Balham by train and Tube is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Heathrow Terminal 5 to get to Balham?

    Get on the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from the London Paddington station near Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Balham?

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

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham?

    The ride from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham costs £10.50.

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