The average bus between Balham and Elstree takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balham to Elstree. 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 4 hours between Balham and Elstree. The earliest departure is at 2:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 5:10 AM which arrives into Elstree at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Balham to Elstree? 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 Elstree. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Elstree station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Balham to Elstree bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Elstree bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Edgware Station.
The distance between Balham and Elstree is 24.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Watling Court via Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, and Edgware Station in around 1h 55m.