Trains from Smithy Bridge
to Balham
From £67.20
Smithy Bridge to Balhamby train on average takes 4 hrs 32 mins
Smithy Bridge to Balham one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £67.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 19 minutes
- First train leaves Smithy Bridge at 06:13
- Last train leaves Smithy Bridge at 19:07
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Smithy Bridge to Balham train times
| Last updated: 05:20:27
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:13 Smithy Bridge On Time | 10:53 Balham On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 40m, 3 changes | ||
06:32 Smithy Bridge On Time | 11:04 Balham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 32m, 4 changes | ||
06:54 Smithy Bridge On Time | 11:34 Balham On Time | Advance, Northern | 4h 40m, 3 changes | ||
07:05 Smithy Bridge On Time | 11:23 Balham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 18m, 4 changes | ||
07:31 Smithy Bridge On Time | 12:04 Balham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 33m, 4 changes |
Smithy Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops next to the level crossing. (Station side for Rochdale, opposite side for Todmorden)
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces20
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The card only machine is located adjacent to the path on the entrance to the Manchester bound platform
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesRochdale
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
There is level access to both of the platforms via road and level crossing. Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Step free access from car park to station entrance but have to cross road
Balham facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- TravelcardZone 3
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on Platform 1 and 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6apk9F394lKg70vP8o0yYg/88a41c3536f7dbbaa09466fccafe4508/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_BAL_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on Platform 1 and 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The assistance meeting point is on the Station Road entrance, by the ticket barriers.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces14
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located by the side entrance.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:50 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
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.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No dedicated area
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
