RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Southeastern
Southern

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

Trains to Balham from Charlton

First train

04:26

Last train

23:05

Departure stationCharlton
Arrival stationBalham
Journey time

From 59m

Distance

8 miles (14 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

What are the train times from Charlton to Balham?

Check out the next trains departing from Charlton to Balham for Tuesday 20th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
14:5216:041h 12m, 3 changes
14:5216:101h 18m, 1 change
15:0916:191h 10m, 2 changes
15:2216:341h 12m, 3 changes
15:2216:401h 18m, 1 change
15:3916:491h 10m, 2 changes
15:5017:041h 14m, 3 changes
16:0017:101h 10m, 1 change
16:0917:191h 10m, 2 changes
16:2017:301h 10m, 2 changes

Travel by train from Charlton to Balham

Looking to travel from Charlton to Balham by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Charlton to Balham takes around 1 hour 44 minutes, but can take just 59 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 0 trains per day from Charlton to Balham.

You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern trains operate on this route.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Charlton to Balham in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Charlton to Balham?

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

The fastest journey time by train from Charlton to Balham is 59 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Charlton to Balham?

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

How close is Charlton to Balham by train?

Charlton and Balham are around 8 miles (14 km) apart. The fastest trains can cover this distance in approximately 59 minutes.

What is the best way to travel from Charlton to Balham?

To travel from Charlton to Balham, we think the best way is to take the train! Trains are comfortable and train journeys on this route take around 1 hour and 44 minutes, with the fastest trains taking 59 minutes - take a look at our Journey Planner for more information.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Charlton to Balham?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Charlton to Balham is right for you.

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

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

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