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Trip Overview

The average bus between Balham and Folkestone takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balham to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
4h 13m
£13–43

Balham to Folkestone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Balham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle Station and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 21m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 27m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 21m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 35m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 17m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 27m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 32m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 32m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 35m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 21m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 21m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 27m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 21m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 27m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balham to Folkestone? 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.

Map of how to get from Balham to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Folkestone, England?

National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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