The average train between Caterham and Balham takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Caterham and Balham. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Balham at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. 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 East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Caterham to Balham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Caterham station.
Caterham to Balham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham 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 22 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Balham via East Croydon in around 1h 33m.