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Trains from Balham (BAL) to Purley (PUR)

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65

train journeys
per day

7

miles (12 kms)

28 mins

fastest journey

00:06 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Balham (BAL) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 65 scheduled rail journeys between Balham and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 65 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balham to Purley is approximately 7 miles (12 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 34 mins.

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Purley.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balham to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 28 mins.

Journeys from Balham to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:06
    31 mins 1 change
    00:37
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    01:34
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:03
    54 mins 1 change
    05:57
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    42 mins 2 changes
    06:22
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    36 mins 1 change
    06:31
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    42 mins 2 changes
    06:52
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    28 mins 1 change
    07:01
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:41
    43 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    07:24
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    38 mins 2 changes
    07:24
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    28 mins 1 change
    07:31
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:14
    40 mins 2 changes
    07:54
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    31 mins 1 change
    08:03
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:42
    42 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    08:24
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:50
    34 mins 2 changes
    08:24
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    31 mins 1 change
    08:33
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:21
    39 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:33
    31 mins 1 change
    09:04
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:41
    32 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    28 mins 1 change
    09:31
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    28 mins 1 change
    10:01
    Balham
    Purley
    Balham to Purley

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

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
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 Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balham and Purley

The travel time between Balham and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balham and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 65 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

First class tickets on trains between Balham and Purley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Balham and Purley 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 & Purley. owever, there are 65 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Purley.

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