The average train between Caterham and Balham takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Caterham 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Caterham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Balham. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Balham station via Purley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Caterham to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Caterham station.
Caterham to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Caterham to Balham train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Caterham and Balham is 18.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Balham via Purley and Clapham Junction in around 59 min.