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Trains from Shortlands to Balham (BAL)

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140

train journeys
per day

7

miles (11 kms)

0hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:51 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Shortlands to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 140 scheduled rail journeys between Shortlands and Balham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 140 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shortlands to Balham is approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 56 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, London Overground are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Balham.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shortlands to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 0hrs 49 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Shortlands to Balham

Journeys from Shortlands to Balham Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:51
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    05:53
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:06
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    06:15
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:36
    54 mins 1 change
    06:30
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:51
    54 mins 1 change
    06:45
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:54
    55 mins 2 changes
    06:49
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    56 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:06
    54 mins 1 change
    07:00
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:21
    49 mins 2 changes
    07:10
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:24
    55 mins 2 changes
    07:19
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:25
    56 mins 2 changes
    07:21
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    54 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    07:30
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:39
    51 mins 2 changes
    07:30
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:51
    49 mins 2 changes
    07:40
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:56
    53 mins 2 changes
    07:49
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:06
    54 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    08:00
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:09
    51 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:21
    49 mins 2 changes
    08:10
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:24
    55 mins 2 changes
    08:19
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:36
    55 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    08:31
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    52 mins 2 changes
    08:31
    Shortlands
    Balham
    Shortlands to Balham

About Shortlands Station

Station name Shortlands (SRT)
Address Shortlands station, Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Shortlands and Balham

The travel time between Shortlands and Balham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 0hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shortlands and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 140 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Shortlands 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 Shortlands & Balham. owever, there are 140 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, London Overground are the main train operating companies running services between Shortlands and Balham.

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