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It takes an average of 58m to travel from Twickenham to Balham by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (12 km). There are normally 93 trains per day travelling from Twickenham to Balham and tickets for this journey start from £5.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:13 | |
| Departure station | Twickenham | |
| Arrival station | Balham | |
| Journey time | From 28m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (12 km) | |
| Frequency | 93 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £5.50 | |
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Taking the train from Twickenham to Balham in 28 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Twickenham to Balham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 58 minutes to travel the 8 miles (12 km) from Twickenham to Balham by train, although you can get there in as little as 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 93 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with South Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern to Balham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Twickenham to Balham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Balham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Twickenham to Balham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Twickenham to Balham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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