The average bus between Dover and Balham takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 3 hours between Dover and Balham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Balham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Balham station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Dover to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Dover and Balham is 107.8 km. The road distance is 134 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 2h 5m.