Balham to East Ham by tube

36 min, 2 changes, via the Northern, Central, Hammersmith & City lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Northern line — 10 stops, 14 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Central line — 3 stops, 7 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Hammersmith & City line — 6 stops, 9 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Balham to East Ham?
About 36 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Northern, Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
How many changes from Balham to East Ham?
2 changes, via the Northern, Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
Which line goes from Balham to East Ham?
The Northern, Central, Hammersmith & City lines.
What zones are Balham and East Ham in?
Balham is in Zone 3 and East Ham is in Zone 3/4 — the journey spans Zones 3–3/4.

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

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