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How to get from Balham to Oxford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balham to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from Balham Rail station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the TUBE bus from Royal Crescent, Holland Park station to St Aldates, Oxford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - OVERGROUND
Bus - TUBETUBE
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Balham Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Stratford (London)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shepherds Bush
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Crescent, Holland Park
    ID 53358
    330 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - TUBETUBE
    Wait for bus
    TUBE
    Oxford City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Aldates, Oxford City Centre
    ID oxfamjgd
    87 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Balham to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Balham Rail station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Basingstoke station to Oxford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Balham Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basingstoke
    36 min
  • 6
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxford
    48 min
  • 8
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Balham to Oxford

The distance between Balham, London and Oxford, London is approximately 57.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balham to Oxford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Balham

Balham is located at Balham, London and the nearest public transport station is Balham Station (A).

Tube stations close to Balham:

  • Balham Underground
  • Tooting Broadway
  • Clapham South

Bus stations close to Balham:

  • Balham Station (A)
  • Balham Station (C)
  • Balham Station / Balham Station Road (J)

Public transport stations close to Oxford, London

Oxford is located at Oxford, London and the nearest public transport station is St Aldates, Oxford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • St Aldates, Oxford City Centre
  • Police Station, Oxford City Centre
  • Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre

By train

To get from Balham to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Balham Rail station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Basingstoke station to Oxford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Balham Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basingstoke
    36 min
  • 6
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxford
    48 min
  • 8
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Oxford?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line TUBE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balham to Oxford?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Balham and Oxford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balham to Oxford in London?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Victoria station near Balham to Clapham Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Clapham Junction station near Oxford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Balham to Oxford in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balham and Oxford in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balham to get to Oxford in London?

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Victoria station near Balham in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balham and Oxford in London?

    Get off the train at the Clapham Junction stop, which is closest to Oxford in London.

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