The average bus between Forest Gate and Balham takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Forest Gate 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 2 hours between Forest Gate and Balham. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 4:15 AM which arrives into Balham at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at High Holborn and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate to Balham. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Balham station via High Holborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Forest Gate to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.
Forest Gate to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Balham Station.
The distance between Forest Gate and Balham is 16.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Balham Station via High Holborn, Kingsway / Holborn Station, Elephant & Castle / London Road, and Elephant & Castle Station in around 1h 38m.