The average train between Dover and Balham takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Balham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Balham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Dover to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Dover to Balham train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Dover and Balham is 107.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 3m.