The average bus between Caterham and Balham takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus runs at least 4 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 15 minutes between Caterham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 43m • 2 changes

1h 50m • 2 changes

1h 48m • 2 changes

1h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Caterham to Balham? 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 Caterham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Balham station via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Caterham to Balham bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Caterham Valley station.
Caterham to Balham bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, 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 St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Streatham Station in around 1h 37m.