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Trains from Margate (MAR) to Balham (BAL)

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54

train journeys
per day

65

miles (106 kms)

2hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 23:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Margate (MAR) to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 54 scheduled rail journeys between Margate and Balham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 54 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Margate to Balham is approximately 65 miles (106 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 39 mins.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Balham.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Margate to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Margate to Balham Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:37
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    06:49
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:37
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:40
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:15
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:32
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:49
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:45
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:00
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:15
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:24
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    09:50
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:46
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:52
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    10:19
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:24
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    10:50
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:47
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    11:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:55
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    11:19
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:32
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:47
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    12:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:05
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    12:19
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:32
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:49
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:49
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:05
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    13:19
    Margate
    Balham
    Margate to Balham

About Margate Station

Station name Margate (MAR)
Address Margate station, Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
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 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 Margate and Balham

The travel time between Margate 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 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Margate and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 54 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

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Amenities on trains between Margate 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 Margate & Balham. owever, there are 54 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Balham.

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