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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Balham is to bus via London Victoria which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 39m.

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 32m and costs £18 - £27.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Dover to Balham, including transfers.

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 via London Victoria which takes 2h 39m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 2h 1m.

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 32m 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 20566+ hotels available in Balham.

Dover to Balham - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Balham by train, subway, bus, or car

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Balham StationNorthern
1h 43m
£28–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
3h 24m
£13–31
Bus via London Victoria
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2h 39m
£14–21
Drive 76.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Balham76.1 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London BridgeDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 1m
£17–56

Dover to Balham by train, foot, and subway

134Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £15–55 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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