Aldgate East to Balham by tube

22 min, 1 change, via the District & Northern lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the District line — 2 stops, 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 5 min
  3. Ride the Northern line — 10 stops, 14 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Balham?
About 22 min by tube, with 1 change via the District & Northern lines.
How many changes from Aldgate East to Balham?
1 change, via the District & Northern lines.
Which line goes from Aldgate East to Balham?
The District & Northern lines.
What zones are Aldgate East and Balham in?
Aldgate East is in Zone 1 and Balham is in Zone 3 — the journey spans Zones 1–3.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-11-13. Live service status is shown on the map.

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