The average bus between Balham and Caterham takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Balham to Caterham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Balham and Caterham. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 3:07 PM which arrives into Caterham at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Streatham Station and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 15m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes


1h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Caterham station via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Balham to Caterham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Streatham Station.
Balham to Caterham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Caterham Valley station.
Book your Balham to Caterham bus tickets online with Arriva UK and Abellio London.
The distance between Balham and Caterham is 18.7 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a bus from Balham Station to Caterham Valley via Streatham Station and Park Street in around 1h 32m.