There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Folkestone by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 6m£17–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 13m£12–46Drive 68.9 mi
- Drive from Balham to Folkestonecar 68.9 mi
1h 28m£17–25Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 26m£17–103
Balham to Folkestone by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Balham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Balham and Folkestone is 79 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Balham to Folkestone without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 6m and costs £17 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Balham to Folkestone, including transfers.
Balham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Balham to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.
The best way to get from Balham to Folkestone is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs £11 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £110 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Balham, England and Folkestone, England?
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–100 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–100
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Balham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Balham to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Folkestone is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Balham to Folkestone.
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