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Trains from Watford Junction to Balham (BAL)

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55

train journeys
per day

18

miles (29 kms)

0hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

04:15 / 00:12

first / last train

17

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Balham (BAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 55 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Balham , with 17 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Balham is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 12 mins.

London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Balham.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Balham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 0hrs 44 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Watford Junction to Balham

Journeys from Watford Junction to Balham Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:15
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    05:53
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:13
    1 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:54
    46 mins Direct
    06:40
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:01
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:19
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:52
    49 mins Direct
    07:41
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:54
    1 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:04
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:01
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    08:19
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    52 mins 1 change
    08:31
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    1 hrs 1 min Direct - overtaken train
    08:40
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:48
    1 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:04
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    1 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:16
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:52
    48 mins Direct
    09:40
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:00
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:08
    1 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    10:23
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:16
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:52
    48 mins Direct
    10:40
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:02
    1 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:15
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:52
    48 mins Direct
    11:40
    Watford Junction
    Balham
    Watford Junction to Balham

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
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 Watford Junction and Balham

The travel time between Watford Junction and Balham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 0hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Balham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 55 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 17 direct services per day from Watford Junction to Balham

London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Balham.

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