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Balham to Tilehurst by train

First train

22:25

Last train

22:25

Departure station

Balham

Arrival station

Tilehurst

Journey time

From 6h 30m

Distance

38 miles (61 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

How to travel from Balham to Tilehurst by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Balham to Tilehurst? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Balham and Tilehurst, which usually take 6 hours 30 minutes to complete the 38 miles (61 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tilehurst by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Balham to Tilehurst if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Tilehurst? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Balham to Tilehurst? 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 Tilehurst by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Balham to Tilehurst is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Balham to Tilehurst?

No, there are no direct train services from Balham to Tilehurst. Travelling from Balham to Tilehurst by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Balham to Tilehurst leave?

The first train from Balham to Tilehurst leaves at 22:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Balham to Tilehurst leave?

The last train from Balham to Tilehurst leaves at 22:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Balham and Tilehurst by train?

Trains travelling from Balham to Tilehurst cover a distance of around 38 miles (61 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Balham to Tilehurst

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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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.

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