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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Balham is to bus which costs £9 - £26 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Balham is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Balham Station via Bus Station and E & C / Newington Causeway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Dover to Balham?

The distance between Dover and Balham is 86 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Dover to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Balham bus from?

Dover to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Balham train from?

Dover to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Balham?

The best way to get from Dover to Balham is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £9 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Dover to Balham bus arrive?

Dover to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Dover to Balham train arrive?

Dover to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Balham is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Dover to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20410+ hotels available in Balham.

Dover to Balham - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Balham by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
1h 39m
£21–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
4h 1m
£9–26
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Balhamcar 76.2 mi
1h 33m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 1m
£17–55

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £9–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £14–55 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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