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Trains from Balham (BAL) to Swansea (SWA)

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21

train journeys
per day

163

miles (263 kms)

3hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

00:27 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Balham (BAL) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Balham and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balham to Swansea is approximately 163 miles (263 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 28 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balham to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Balham to Swansea Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:27
    8 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    08:59
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    06:40
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    07:40
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    08:40
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    09:40
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    10:40
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    11:40
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    12:40
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    13:40
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    14:40
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    15:10
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    15:40
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    16:10
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    16:40
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    17:40
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    18:10
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    22:17
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    18:41
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    22:33
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    19:40
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    23:52
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    20:40
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    01:08
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea
  • Mon 6th May
    21:40
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    02:37
    Balham
    Swansea
    Balham to Swansea

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 Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balham and Swansea

The travel time between Balham and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balham and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Balham & Swansea. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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