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Balham Train Station

Balham Train Station

Balham

Balham station

Balham Station Road
Balham
London
SW12 9SG

Ticket office opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 06:10 to 21:30
Saturday - 06:10 to 21:30
Sunday - 07:10 to 20:45

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Balham at a glance

  • Car parking
  • Waiting room
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Impaired Access Staff
  • Impaired Access Step-Free Access
  • Cycle storage availability
  • Seated area
Live Departures
Live Arrivals
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Station Details

  • Accessibility

    • Accessible Public Telephones No
    • Accessible Taxis No
    • First Class Lounge No
    • Help Points YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
    • Impared Access Staff YES Yes
    • Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
    • Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
    • Induction Loop No
    • Impaired Mobility Set Down No
    • National Key Toilets YES Yes
    • Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
    • Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
    • Impaired Access Helpline Hours Monday - Sunday - open 24h
    • Impaired Access Staff Help Hours Monday - Sunday - 04:50 to 01:00
    • Accesible Ticket Machine

      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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.

    • Helpline YES Yes
    • Helpline Contact Details

      For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:

      • Phone - 0800 138 1016
      • Textphone - 0800 138 1018


      Phone number: 0800 138 1016
    • Helpline Contact URL https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
    • Helpline Open Note

      The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.


    • Impared Mobility Set Down

      No dedicated area

    • National Key Toilets

      Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.

    • Step Free Access

      This is a Category B3 station: 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 platforms 3 and 4 which do not have step free access.

      The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.


      Coverage: partial Station
    • Step Free Access Coverage No Part of Station
  • Baggage Services

    • Left Luggage: Available No
  • Bus information

    • Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
    • Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/BAL.pdf).
  • Cycle Storage

    • Availability YES Yes
    • Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
    • Location

      Located by the side entrance.

      Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

    • Note

      Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

    • Sheltered No
    • Spaces 14
    • Type Stands
  • Dining and Shopping

    • Dining & Shopping: Shops No
    • Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
  • Phones, Internet & Wi-fi

    • Station Amenities: Telephone No
    • Web Kiosk: Available No
    • Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around this station (https://www.o2wifi.co.uk/hotspot/)
    • Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
  • Restrooms

    • Toilets YES Yes
    • Baby Change No
    • Toilets Note

      Located on Platform 1 and 2.

  • Station Location & Directions

    • Latitude 51.44322754
    • Longitude -0.152421221
  • Ticketing Hours

    • Ticket Office Hours Monday - Friday - 06:10 to 21:30
      Saturday - 06:10 to 21:30
      Sunday - 07:10 to 20:45
  • Ticketing Services & Information

    • Oyster Pre-Pay YES Yes
    • Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
    • Ticket Machine YES Yes
    • Oyster Notes

      Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.

    • Penalty Fares SN
    • Smartcard Notes key smartcard webpage on the southern website.

      ">Smartcard Issued: Yes
      Smartcard Validator: Yes

      For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.

  • Taxi Information

    • Availability YES Yes
    • Note YES
  • Other transportation

    • Rail Replacement Services

      Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.


      Rail Replacement Map: https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6apk9 F394l Kg70v P8o0y Yg/88a41c3536f7dbbaa09466fccafe4508/2025-01_ C I_ S N_ R R B_ B A L_ D R.pdf

Local Information

Local Information

FAQ’s

    How do I book a ticket?

    You can book tickets via our website (at the top of this page) or via our Grand Central Rail app (available on Google Play and the App Store)

    Can I get a refund if my plans change?

    You can only refund tickets purchased through Grand Central. 

     

    Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless the service they were valid for is cancelled, disrupted or amended and, as a result, you choose not to travel.

     

    If you have purchased an Off-peak or Anytime ticket from grandcentralrail.com, you can refund your tickets.

     

    Find out more here.

    Do you offer travel assistance?

    Yes, you can book assistance in advance via Passenger Assistance to ensure a smooth journey.

    How can I contact lost property?

    If you think you’ve lost something at the station or on one of our trains, pleas contact the lost property team here.