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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Balham is to bus which costs £6 - £21 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Balham is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Balham Station via E & C / Newington Causeway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Balham Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Balham?

The distance between Folkestone and Balham is 79 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Balham without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 29m and costs £21 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Folkestone to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Balham bus from?

Folkestone to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Balham train from?

Folkestone to Balham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Balham?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Balham is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs £6 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £65 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Folkestone to Balham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Balham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Balham is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Folkestone to Balham.

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

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Where can I stay near Balham?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone 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 Folkestone Central 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 29m
£21–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
3h 24m
£6–21
Drive 68.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Balhamcar 68.9 mi
1h 28m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 51m
£8–65

Folkestone to Balham by train, foot, and subway

122Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £6–65 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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