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Folkestone to Balham buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Folkestone and Balham takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

4h 1m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Folkestone to Balham bus times

Buses run twice daily between Folkestone and Balham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Balham at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service3h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service12h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service3h • 1 change
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    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service3h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service3h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressReplacement Bus Service3h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Balham? 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: 86.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Balham, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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