The average bus between Dorking and Balham takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorking 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 3 times a day between Dorking and Balham. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cromwell Road Bus Station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorking 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 Dorking to Balham. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Balham station via Cromwell Road Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dorking to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.
Dorking to Balham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Colliers Wood Station.
The distance between Dorking and Balham is 26.8 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from West Street to Hildreth Street Market via Cromwell Road Bus Station and Colliers Wood Station in around 2h 28m.