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Trains from Reading West to Balham (BAL)

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70

train journeys
per day

36

miles (58 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:22 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 70 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Balham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 70 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Balham is approximately 36 miles (58 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 45 mins.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Balham.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Balham Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:22
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    06:49
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:44
    1 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    07:23
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:53
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    07:41
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:08
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    07:45
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:27
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:38
    1 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:19
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:48
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:31
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:56
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:40
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:17
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    08:53
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:29
    1 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    09:04
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:43
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:24
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:03
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:26
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:38
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:19
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:03
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:43
    1 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    11:23
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:51
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:34
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:10
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:53
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:15
    1 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    11:53
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:35
    1 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:15
    Reading West
    Balham
    Reading West to Balham

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Reading West and Balham

The travel time between Reading West and Balham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 70 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Balham. owever, there are 70 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Balham.

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