The cheapest and fastest trains from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
To travel from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) train times
The table below shows live departures for Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:25 Balham (BAL) | 2h34 | 09:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:40 Balham (BAL) | 2h40 | 10:20 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 06:41 Balham (BAL) | 3h41 | 10:22 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH)
Trains from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:03 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Balham (BAL) and Bournemouth station (BMH) from £97. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balham (BAL) to Bournemouth station (BMH) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bournemouth station (BMH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Balham (BAL) and Bournemouth station (BMH)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 21:30 Saturday 06:10 - 21:30 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are unheated waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Side entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
