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Trains from Balham (BAL) to Barking (BKG)

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135

train journeys
per day

12

miles (19 kms)

1hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

00:06 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Balham (BAL) to Barking (BKG)

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On a typical weekday there are 135 scheduled rail journeys between Balham and Barking , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 135 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Balham to Barking is approximately 12 miles (19 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 29 mins.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, c2c, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Barking.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Balham to Barking. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Balham to Barking Today

  • Mon 27th May
    00:06
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    05:14
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    00:26
    6 hrs 3 changes
    06:26
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    05:33
    1 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    07:08
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:14
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    07:44
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:25
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    07:53
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:40
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:47
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:14
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:49
    1 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    08:14
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    06:55
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:22
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:03
    1 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    08:22
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:10
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:38
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:22
    1 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:25
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:52
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:29
    1 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:33
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    08:57
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:40
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:08
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:52
    1 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    07:55
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:22
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:03
    1 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:22
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking
  • Mon 27th May
    08:10
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    09:38
    Balham
    Barking
    Balham to Barking

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 Barking Station

Station name Barking (BKG)
Address Barking station, Station Parade, Barking, Greater London, IG11 8TU
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Balham and Barking

The travel time between Balham and Barking by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Balham and Barking vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 135 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Balham & Barking. owever, there are 135 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, c2c, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Balham and Barking.

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