Where to meet between Balham and Dalston
FairWhere ranked pubs and meeting spots by journey fairness for someone starting near Balham and someone near Dalston Kingsland - not the geographic midpoint.
Computed 30 Jul 2026Assumed depart weekday 18:30Mode: Best Blend
Fairest pick for this pair
The Victoria
The Victoria keeps both journeys close (47 min from Balham, 47 min from Dalston) - a 0-minute gap.
85
FairWhere Score
47 / 47 min
Balham → / Dalston →
0 min
Gap
Top venues for this pair - times are door-to-gate estimates, not live disruption.
| # | Venue | From Balham | From Dalston | Gap | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Victoria | 47 min | 47 min | 0 | 1 / 1 |
| 2 | The Albert | 42 min | 44 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 3 | The Phoenix | 42 min | 45 min | 3 | 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Jubilee Gardens | 45 min | 41 min | 4 | 1 / 1 |
| 5 | Darcie & May Green | 49 min | 47 min | 2 | 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Lockhouse | 49 min | 46 min | 3 | 1 / 1 |
| 7 | Cubana | 45 min | 40 min | 5 | 1 / 1 |
| 8 | Waterloo Station Meeting Point | 45 min | 40 min | 5 | 1 / 1 |
How these numbers are produced → How FairWhere works · FairPath accuracy · Fairness Index.
No venue can pay to rank higher. Figures refresh when we re-run the pair; we won't silently change a published winner without review.
FAQ
- Where should people from Balham and Dalston meet?
- The Victoria currently ranks fairest on FairWhere: about 47 minutes from Balham and 47 from Dalston (gap 0 minutes). This uses journey fairness, not the geographic midpoint.
- Is this the geographic midpoint?
- No. FairWhere compares door-to-door transit estimates for both origins and ranks venues so travel burden stays balanced across the pair.
- Are the travel times guaranteed?
- No. Times are planning estimates (FairPath / published heuristic). Confirm with live TfL or your usual app before you travel. See FairPath accuracy and How FairWhere works.