Balham live departures
Next trains leaving Balham (BAL), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Balham live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeBAL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4432, -0.1524
- Nearest stationWandsworth Common (0.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-255,955,232
- GB rank86th busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
About this board
Balham is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code BAL. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Balham handled 5,955,232 passenger entries and exits, ranking 86th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Clapham Junction (500,878 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Balham usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Balham
Balham station FAQs
What is the station code for Balham?
The three-letter CRS code for Balham is BAL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Balham departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Balham itself.
How busy is Balham station?
Balham recorded 5,955,232 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 86th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Clapham Junction.
Which stations are closest to Balham?
The nearest station is Wandsworth Common, about 0.9 km away in a straight line. Streatham Hill (1.8 km) and Streatham (2.4 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.