Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Great Northern
Thameslink

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Balham to Alexandra Palace by train

First train

21:34

Last train

21:41

Departure station

Balham

Arrival station

Alexandra Palace

Journey time

From 1h 16m

Distance

11 miles (17 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Balham to Alexandra Palace in 1 hour 16 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Balham to Alexandra Palace? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to travel the 11 miles (17 km) from Balham to Alexandra Palace by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or Southern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Balham to Alexandra Palace in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Alexandra Palace by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Balham to Alexandra Palace

Want to know more about your journey from Balham to Alexandra Palace? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Balham and Alexandra Palace by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Balham to Alexandra Palace is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Balham to Alexandra Palace?

No, there are no direct train services from Balham to Alexandra Palace. Travelling from Balham to Alexandra Palace by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

How close is Balham to Alexandra Palace by train?

Balham and Alexandra Palace are around 11 miles (17 km) apart. The fastest trains can cover this distance in approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the best way to travel from Balham to Alexandra Palace?

To travel from Balham to Alexandra Palace, we think the best way is to take the train! Trains are comfortable and train journeys on this route take around 1 hour and 21 minutes, with the fastest trains taking 1 hour and 16 minutes - take a look at our Journey Planner for more information.

Cheap train tickets from Balham to Alexandra Palace

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

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 Balham to Alexandra Palace 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.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.