What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Dorking?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Dorking is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Dorking?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Dorking is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Balham Station and arriving at South Street via Colliers Wood Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Dorking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balham and arriving at Dorking. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Balham to Dorking?

The distance between Balham and Dorking is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Dorking without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Dorking?

The train from Balham to Dorking takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Balham to Dorking bus from?

Balham to Dorking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Colliers Wood Station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Dorking train from?

Balham to Dorking train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Dorking?

The best way to get from Balham to Dorking is to train which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 131 bus and line 465 bus, which costs and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Balham to Dorking bus arrive?

Balham to Dorking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Bus Station.

Where does the Balham to Dorking train arrive?

Balham to Dorking train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dorking station.

Can I drive from Balham to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Dorking is 19 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Balham to Dorking.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Dorking?

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

There are 1610+ hotels available in Dorking.

Balham to Dorking - 4 ways to travel via train, line 131 bus, and line 465 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Dorking by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balham to Dorkingtrain London Victoria - Horsham / ...
46 min
£8–11
Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Dorkingcar 19.3 mi
38 min
£5–7
Line 131 bus, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Colliers Wood Station to Fairfield Bus Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Streetbus 465
2h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Dorkingtaxi 19.3 mi
38 min
£45–60

Balham to Dorking by train

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Dorking, England?

Southern operates a train from Balham to Dorking hourly. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balham Station to South Street via Colliers Wood Station, Fairfield Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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