The average bus between Balham and Eltham takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 2m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Balham to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Eltham at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle Station and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Eltham station via Elephant & Castle Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Balham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
The distance between Balham and Eltham is 14.1 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Lewisham Station in around 1h 39m.