The average bus between Caterham and Balham takes 1h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Caterham to Balham. 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 20 minutes between Caterham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Balham at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon Bus Station and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 18m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Caterham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Balham station via West Croydon Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Caterham to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Caterham Valley station.
Caterham to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Streatham Station.
The distance between Caterham and Balham is 18.7 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Caterham Valley to Hildreth Street Market via West Croydon Bus Station and Streatham Station in around 1h 33m.