Balham to Holborn by tube

18 min, 1 change, via the Northern & Piccadilly lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Northern line — 10 stops, 13 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Piccadilly line — 2 stops, 2 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Balham to Holborn?
About 18 min by tube, with 1 change via the Northern & Piccadilly lines.
How many changes from Balham to Holborn?
1 change, via the Northern & Piccadilly lines.
Which line goes from Balham to Holborn?
The Northern & Piccadilly lines.
What zones are Balham and Holborn in?
Balham is in Zone 3 and Holborn is in Zone 1 — the journey spans Zones 3–1.

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

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