Trains to Balham

Balham station is a south-west London interchange in the London Borough of Wandsworth. With entrances to the Underground station on both sides of Balham High Road, the mainline station shares an entrance with the Tube on the south side. The number four seems to be a special number for Balham. The station is just four stops from the major terminus, London Victoria. There are four tracks and four platforms. It is between four stations. And its name changed four times.

Originally named Balham Hill, the station was opened by the West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway in 1856. It was located on the west side of Balham High Road before being moved in 1863 to expand the line and improve the route between East Croydon and Victoria. Additional works to increase capacity took place in 1890 and 1897. The station was then known as Balham, then renamed Balham and Upper Tooting in 1927, only to revert to Balham in 1969.

Today, Balham station has waiting shelters and seating areas, refreshment facilities, and a ticket office. If you book train tickets online, you can collect them from one of the machines.

Five bus routes and one night route stop close to Balham train station. The station is also on the Northern line of the London Underground network between Clapham South and Tooting Bec. There is no car park. A taxi rank is in front of the station. Bike spaces are limited; there are 14 stands by the side entrance.

All services at Balham train station are operated by Southern. Additional services are available during peak hours, and some routes are reduced on weekends. Season Tickets are a smart choice for regular journeys between Balham and another station.

Norbury to Balham

Around five trains travel from Norbury to Balham each hour, taking no more than 10 minutes.

Carshalton Beeches to Balham

There are two off-peak trains an hour from Carshalton Beeches to Balham. Services increase to four trains during peak hours. The journey takes half an hour on average.

Clapham Junction to Balham

Get to Balham in just 5 minutes. Trains depart Clapham Junction about ten times an hour.

Hackbridge to Balham

Trains from Hackbridge to Balham run every half hour, and the journey takes 15 minutes.

Southern is the main and only train operator at Balham station. The company serves stations across Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex. The majority of commuter trains run from London Bridge and London Victoria, its central London termini. Destinations include Eastbourne, Tonbridge, Reigate and Portsmouth.

Head out of Balham station and you’ll immediately find The Apple Blue patisserie, a delightful breakfast and brunch spot. An equally short walk in the opposite direction leads you to Hildreth Street Market, selling fresh flowers, fruit and veg along a short pedestrianised street. Great Sunday activities include soaking in nature at Wandsworth Common and topping up your weekly shop with artisan bread and organic, locally sourced produce at the farmers’ market.

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Which zone is Balham station in?

Balham is in zone 3.

What Tube line is Balham on?

Balham station is on the Northern line.

Is there a toilet at Balham station?

Yes, toilets are on platform 1 and 2.

Where do Balham trains go to?

Destinations from Balham station include Epsom Downs, Forest Hill, Dorking and East Croydon.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.