The average bus between Balham and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balham to Southend-on-Sea. 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 4 hours between Balham and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 5:30 AM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Lower Marsh and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Balham to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London Eye station.
Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Travel Centre station.
Book your Balham to Southend-on-Sea bus tickets online with Go Ahead London, National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Balham and Southend-on-Sea is 60.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Travel Centre via Lower Marsh, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 10m.