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, take the ELIZABETH train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

70min£15.30
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

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

From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham in Balham, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
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
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    52 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Balham Underground
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    19 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 and Balham is approximately 39.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 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.

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From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham by Tube

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham in Balham, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
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
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    52 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Balham Underground
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    19 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 70 minutes, using Train line ELIZABETH, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Shenfield station near Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Tottenham Court Road station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Tottenham Court Road station near 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 and Balham by train and Tube is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Shenfield 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 Tottenham Court Road station, which is closest to Balham.

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

    The ride from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Balham costs £15.30.

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