The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL)
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) trains for today, Wednesday 5 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:14 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h15 | 21:29 Balham (BAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h34 | 06:40 Balham (BAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 05:18 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h30 | 06:48 Balham (BAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h20 | 06:59 Balham (BAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:44 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h19 | 07:03 Balham (BAL) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h23 | 07:29 Balham (BAL) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL)
Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 07:26 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and Balham (BAL) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Balham (BAL) 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 Balham (BAL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton station (BTN) and Balham (BAL)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 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

