How to get from Gatwick Airport to Balham by Tube and train?

From Gatwick Airport to Balham by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Balham in Balham, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from London Bridge station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

66min£11.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham Station Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to Balham by train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Balham in Balham, take the MILDMAY LINE train from Gatwick Airport station to Clapham Junction station. Next, take the MILDMAY LINE train from Clapham Junction station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £13.30.

45min£13.30
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    Dorking
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham Station Road
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Balham

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Balham and Balham, Balham is approximately 51.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, Balham and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • Horley

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Public transport stations close to Balham, Balham

Balham is located at Balham Station Road, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Old Devonshire Road (G).

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Tooting Broadway
  • Clapham Common
  • Clapham South

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Old Devonshire Road (G)
  • Upper Tooting Park (H)
  • Balham Rail

Related Routes

From Gatwick Airport to Balham by train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Balham in Balham, take the MILDMAY LINE train from Gatwick Airport station to Clapham Junction station. Next, take the MILDMAY LINE train from Clapham Junction station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £13.30.

45min£13.30
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    Dorking
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham Station Road
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Balham?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport to Balham?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line MILDMAY LINE, Bus line MILDMAY LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Balham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Balham?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till London Bridge station near Balham in Balham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Balham by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Balham in Balham by train and Tube is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to Balham?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London Bridge station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and Balham?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Gatwick Airport to Balham?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Balham costs £11.10.