The average train between Folkestone and Balham takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Balham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Balham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Balham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Folkestone to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Balham Station.
Book your Folkestone to Balham train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Folkestone and Balham is 100.2 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 43m.