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Trains from Balham (BAL) to Leicester (LEI)

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53

train journeys
per day

92

miles (148 kms)

2hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

00:16 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 5 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Balham (BAL) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 53 scheduled rail journeys between Balham and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 53 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balham to Leicester is approximately 92 miles (148 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balham to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 21 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Balham to Leicester

Journeys from Balham to Leicester Today

  • Mon 6th Jan
    00:16
    6 hrs 20 mins5 changes
    06:36
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    00:26
    7 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    07:49
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    05:03
    3 hrs 5 mins4 changes
    08:08
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    05:40
    2 hrs 42 mins4 changes
    08:22
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:10
    2 hrs 29 mins4 changes
    08:39
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:40
    2 hrs 28 mins4 changes
    09:08
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:10
    2 hrs 29 mins4 changes
    09:39
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:11
    2 hrs 37 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    09:48
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:14
    2 hrs 34 mins4 changes
    09:48
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:40
    2 hrs 29 mins4 changes
    10:09
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:44
    2 hrs 36 mins4 changes
    10:20
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:10
    2 hrs 26 mins4 changes
    10:36
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:11
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    10:46
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:14
    2 hrs 32 mins4 changes
    10:46
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:40
    2 hrs 27 mins4 changes
    11:07
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:45
    2 hrs 32 mins4 changes
    11:17
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:14
    2 hrs 22 mins4 changes
    11:36
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:44
    2 hrs 21 mins4 changes
    12:05
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    10:10
    2 hrs 25 mins4 changes
    12:35
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    10:40
    2 hrs 26 mins4 changes
    13:06
    Balham
    Leicester
    Balham to Leicester

About Balham Station

Station name Balham (BAL)
AddressBalham station, Balham Station Road, Balham, London, SW12 9SG
Managed bySN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:10 - 21:30
Saturday 06:10 - 21:30
Sunday 07:10 - 20:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balham and Leicester

The travel time between Balham and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balham and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 53 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:16, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Balham & Leicester. owever, there are 53 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, South Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Leicester.

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