St. James's Park to Balham by tube

18 min, 2 changes, via the Circle, Victoria, Northern lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Circle line — 1 stop, 2 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Victoria line — 3 stops, 5 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Northern line — 4 stops, 5 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from St. James's Park to Balham?
About 18 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Circle, Victoria, Northern lines.
How many changes from St. James's Park to Balham?
2 changes, via the Circle, Victoria, Northern lines.
Which line goes from St. James's Park to Balham?
The Circle, Victoria, Northern lines.
What zones are St. James's Park and Balham in?
St. James's Park 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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