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Balham to Eltham buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Balham and Eltham takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balham to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus bus N155
  2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus bus N21
1h 55m
£3–98

Balham to Eltham bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Balham and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 5:30 AM which arrives into Eltham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London20h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 39m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 27m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 36m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 22m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 27m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 36m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 22m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 40m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 40m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 40m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 47m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 46m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balham to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 1h 55m.

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