Balham to Mile End by tube

24 min, 1 change, via the Northern & Central 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

Questions

How long does it take to get from Balham to Mile End?
About 24 min by tube, with 1 change via the Northern & Central lines.
How many changes from Balham to Mile End?
1 change, via the Northern & Central lines.
Which line goes from Balham to Mile End?
The Northern & Central lines.
What zones are Balham and Mile End in?
Balham is in Zone 3 and Mile End is in Zone 2 — the journey spans Zones 3–2.

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

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