Trains from Runcorn East
to Balham
From £79.80
Runcorn East to Balhamby train on average takes 3 hrs 50 mins
Runcorn East to Balham one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £79.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 49 minutes
- First train leaves Runcorn East at 04:10
- Last train leaves Runcorn East at 20:11
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Runcorn East to Balham train times
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Station Message
TfW Penalty Fare Zone ExpansionThis station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.
Runcorn East facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 -
Operator NameLocal Authority
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces50
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
Located outside the ticket office on the wall
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category B2.
Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There is an unmarked location in the car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Station Message
Various toilets on the platforms at Balham station are out of order.
Balham facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
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TravelcardZone 3
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Located on Platform 1 and 2.
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6apk9F394lKg70vP8o0yYg/73c5f1cb426dd7f43b31b2f3535c9984/2024-06_CI_SN_RRB_BAL_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Located on Platform 1 and 2.
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameSouthern
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The assistance meeting point is on the Station Road entrance, by the ticket barriers.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces14
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Located by the side entrance.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:50 to 01:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.
Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
- Textphone: 0800 138 1018
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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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.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No dedicated area
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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