The average train between Balham and Caterham takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Balham to Caterham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Balham and Caterham. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Caterham at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balham to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Caterham station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Balham to Caterham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.
Balham to Caterham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Caterham station.
Book your Balham to Caterham train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Balham and Caterham is 18.7 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Balham to Caterham via East Croydon in around 1h 5m.