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

From Stansted Airport to Balham by Tube and train

To get from Stansted Airport to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Stansted Airport station to Tottenham Hale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Stockwell station to Balham Underground station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is £26.80.

79min£26.80
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Stansted Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stansted Airport
  • 2
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Hale
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Hale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stockwell
    25 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balham
    Walk to
    Balham
    Balham Station Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stansted Airport to Balham by Tube and train via STANSTED EXPRESS, VICTORIA and MILDMAY LINE

To get from Stansted Airport to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Stansted Airport station to Tottenham Hale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from London Victoria station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is £27.60.

84min£27.60
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Stansted Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stansted Airport
  • 2
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Hale
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Hale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    London Bridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Stansted Airport to Balham

The distance between Stansted Airport, Balham and Balham, Balham is approximately 71.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is located at Stansted Airport, Balham and the nearest public transport station is Coach Station, Stansted Airport.

Bus stations close to Stansted Airport:

  • Coach Station, Stansted Airport
  • Coopers Villas, Takeley
  • High House, Takeley

Public transport stations close to Balham, Balham

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

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Tooting Broadway
  • Tooting Bec
  • Clapham Common

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Balham Rail
  • Balham Station (B)
  • Balham Station (C)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Stansted Airport to Balham by Tube and train via STANSTED EXPRESS, VICTORIA and MILDMAY LINE

To get from Stansted Airport to Balham in Balham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Stansted Airport station to Tottenham Hale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from London Victoria station to Balham Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is £27.60.

84min£27.60
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Walk to Balham
Leaves from Stansted Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stansted Airport
  • 2
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Hale
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Hale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    London Bridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balham Rail
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Stansted Airport to Balham?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line STANSTED EXPRESS, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line STANSTED EXPRESS, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line MILDMAY LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stansted Airport to Balham?

    The STANSTED EXPRESS train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Stansted Airport in Stansted to Tottenham Hale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Tottenham Hale station near Balham in Balham.

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

    The total travel time between Stansted Airport in Stansted and Balham in Balham by train and Tube is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the STANSTED EXPRESS train from the London Liverpool Street station near Stansted Airport in Stansted.

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

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

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

    The ride from Stansted Airport to Balham costs £26.80.