Station guide

Balham station

Balham is an area in south London, England.

BAL

More about Balham. Town summary from Wikipedia.

Station facilities

Step-free access
B3, step-free access only to some platforms

This is a Category B3 station: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work, trains may stop on platforms 3 and 4 which do not have step free access. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Station Road entrance ticket barriers.

Lifts
Yes
Toilets
Yes

Located on Platform 1 and 2.

Accessible toilets
Yes
Baby changing
Yes
Ticket office
Yes
Ticket machines
Yes
Contactless
Yes
Oyster
Yes
Smartcard validators
Yes
Waiting room
Yes

Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms.

Refreshments
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Cycle storage
Yes
Cycle spaces
14
Accessible parking
No
Bus connections
Yes
Taxi rank
Yes
Staff help
Yes

Ticket office hours

  • Monday–Friday: 06:10–21:30
  • Saturday: 06:10–21:30
  • Sunday: 07:10–20:45

Facilities from the NationalRail Knowledgebase via Rail Data Marketplace. Station record updated 2026-08-24. Always check live accessibility information before travel.

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