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Trains from Glasgow Central to Balham (BAL)

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21

train journeys
per day

348

miles (561 kms)

5hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

04:28 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Glasgow Central to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Central and Balham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Central to Balham is approximately 348 miles (561 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 10 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Balham.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Central to Balham Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:28
    5 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:33
    5 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:48
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    12:04
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:29
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:36
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:00
    6 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:38
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:36
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:38
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    16:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:36
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:56
    6 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:00
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:40
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:35
    5 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    19:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:34
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    20:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:38
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    21:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:57
    6 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    22:05
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:40
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    22:15
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:30
    6 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    23:34
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:40
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    00:30
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:40
    8 hrs 1 min 1 change
    07:41
    Glasgow Central
    Balham
    Glasgow Central to Balham

About Glasgow Central Station

Station name Glasgow Central (GLC)
Address Glasgow Central station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3SL
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Balham Station

Station name Balham (BAL)
Address Balham station, Balham Station Road, Balham, London, SW12 9SG
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 21:30
Saturday 06:10 - 21:30
Sunday 07:10 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Glasgow Central and Balham

The travel time between Glasgow Central and Balham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Central and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Central and Balham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Glasgow Central & Balham. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Balham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Glasgow Central and Balham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.