The average bus between Balham and Caterham takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 6m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Balham to Caterham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Balham and Caterham. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Caterham at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Streatham Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Balham to Caterham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Streatham Station and arriving at Caterham Valley station via Park Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Balham to Caterham bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Streatham Station.
Balham to Caterham bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Caterham Valley station.
The distance between Balham and Caterham is 18.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Balham Station to Caterham Valley via Streatham Station and Park Street in around 1h 37m.