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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Birmingham Airport to Balham for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Birmingham Airport
- Departure station
- Birmingham Airport station guide
- Address
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- Bickenhill Ln, Birmingham B26 3QJ
Operators serving Birmingham Airport
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Facilities at Birmingham Airport
- Ticket Machines
- Airport Links
Parking & meeting your train
- Airport parking
Explore the area around Birmingham Airport
- Nec
- Resorts World
About your departure station
Opened in 1939 as "Elmdon Airport Halt".
Rebuilt 1976 and 2014 with direct airport terminal link.
Handles 3 million annual passengers.
The Air Rail Link monorail (2003) provides seamless transfer.
The station exemplifies integrated transport planning, where rail and air connectivity drive regional economic growth.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Birmingham Airport to Balham?
Open the ticket search and enter Birmingham Airport as your departure station and Balham as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Birmingham Airport and Balham?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.