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.
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.

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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Folkestone station via Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Balham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Balham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Middelburg Square station.
The distance between Balham and Folkestone is 100.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Middelburg Square every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.