What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Canterbury is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Balham to Canterbury?

The distance between Balham and Canterbury is 79 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Canterbury without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 6m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Balham to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balham to Canterbury train from?

Balham to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Balham to Canterbury is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Balham to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balham to Canterbury train arrive?

Balham to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Can I drive from Balham to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Canterbury is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Balham to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Canterbury?

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Balham to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Balham to Canterbury by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 6m
£43–102
Drive 61 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Canterburycar 61 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2h 58m
£16–44
Train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 21m
£32–70

Balham to Canterbury by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Canterbury East hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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