The average bus between Eltham and Balham takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Eltham 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 Eltham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Balham at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 8m • 2 changes
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1h 57m • 2 changes
1h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Balham station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Balham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Balham Station.
The distance between Eltham and Balham is 14.1 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Balham Station via New Cross Gate Station, London College of Comm, and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 44m.
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