The average bus between Dover and Balham takes 4h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Balham. 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 4 times a day between Dover and Balham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Balham at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Balham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Balham station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Dover to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Book your Dover to Balham bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, National Express and Replacement Bus Service.
The distance between Dover and Balham is 107.8 km. The road distance is 137 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m.