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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Balham (BAL)

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52

train journeys
per day

69

miles (112 kms)

2hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:15 / 23:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 52 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Balham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 52 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Balham is approximately 69 miles (112 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 39 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Balham.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Balham Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:15
    2 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    07:30
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:41
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    07:49
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:12
    2 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    08:15
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:42
    2 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:54
    2 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    09:04
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:12
    2 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:15
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    09:34
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:43
    2 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    09:50
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:11
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    10:19
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:39
    2 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    10:44
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:43
    2 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    10:53
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:10
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:41
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:45
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:53
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    12:15
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:10
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:23
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:41
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:45
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:53
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:09
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    13:23
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:41
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    13:45
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:53
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Ipswich
    Balham
    Ipswich to Balham

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
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 Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Balham

The travel time between Ipswich and Balham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 52 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:50.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich 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 Ipswich & Balham. owever, there are 52 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Balham.

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