The average bus between Balham and Ilford (Station) takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balham to Ilford (Station). 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 3 hours between Balham and Ilford (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 5:30 AM which arrives into Ilford (Station) at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Aldwych / Drury Lane and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Balham to Ilford (Station)? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Ilford (Station). However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Ilford (Station) station via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Balham to Ilford (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.
Balham to Ilford (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Balham and Ilford (Station) is 19.9 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Ilford / Chapel Road via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Procter Street in around 1h 39m.