What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Camber Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Camber Sands is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Camber Sands?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Camber Sands is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Scotts Acre via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Bus Station, Folkestone Central station and Camp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Rye via London Charing Cross and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Balham to Camber Sands?

The distance between Balham and Camber Sands is 82 miles. The road distance is 64.3 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Camber Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Camber Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Camber Sands?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Balham to Camber Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Camber Sands bus from?

Balham to Camber Sands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Camber Sands train from?

Balham to Camber Sands train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Balham to Camber Sands?

The best way to get from Balham to Camber Sands is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Balham to Camber Sands bus arrive?

Balham to Camber Sands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Balham to Camber Sands train arrive?

Balham to Camber Sands train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Balham to Camber Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Camber Sands is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Balham to Camber Sands.

Where can I stay near Camber Sands?

There are 1394+ hotels available in Camber Sands.

Balham to Camber Sands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balham to Camber Sands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 32m
£44–97
Drive 63.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Camber Sandscar 63.9 mi
1h 39m
£16–23
Bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
6h 15m
£23–62
Train, line 101 bus via Charing Cross station
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4h 4m
£41–89
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4h 18m
£47–93

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Balham, England and Camber Sands, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Scotts Acre via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, and Camp in around 6h 15m.

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