The average bus between Plumstead and Balham takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 11m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Plumstead 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 every 30 minutes between Plumstead and Balham. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Balham at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Balham. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Balham station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Plumstead to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Balham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Plumstead and Balham is 16.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Stagecoach London operates a bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 5m.