The cheapest and fastest trains from Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leatherhead station (LHD) 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 Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leatherhead station (LHD) for Balham (BAL) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL) train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:25 Leatherhead station (LHD) | 0h49 | 06:14 Balham (BAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:47 Leatherhead station (LHD) | 0h45 | 06:32 Balham (BAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:51 Leatherhead station (LHD) | 0h41 | 06:32 Balham (BAL) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:19 Leatherhead station (LHD) | 0h43 | 07:02 Balham (BAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:29 Leatherhead station (LHD) | 0h45 | 07:14 Balham (BAL) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL)
Trains from Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
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Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 06:25 |
Last train 06:51 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Leatherhead station (LHD) and Balham (BAL) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leatherhead station (LHD) to Balham (BAL) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Leatherhead station (LHD) and Balham (BAL)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:58 Saturday 06:10 - 19:58 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to each platform from either side of the station. Step-free route between platforms via street. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the main entrance next to the small staircase / ramp leading to the ticket office.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on both Platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By station entrances and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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

