Bus from Balham to Brixton (London)
2 direct routes · 16–26 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 00:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Brixton (London) as of 10:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | Go Ahead London | ~26 min | 90 | Sat 87 · Sun 72 | 05:49 | 00:31 | Balham Station (Stop B) | Brixton Station (Stop R) | — |
| 690 | Transport UK | ~16 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:22 | 16:27 | Ramsden Road Balham (eastbound) | St Matthews Estate (Stop A) | Clapham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 355 bus or 690 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balham to Brixton?
2 routes run directly from Balham to Brixton: the 355 (Go Ahead London), the 690 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 355, 90 times each weekday — board at Balham Station (Stop B) and get off at Brixton Station (Stop R), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balham to Brixton?
Between 16 minutes on the 690 and 26 on the 355, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Balham to Brixton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 00:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balham to Brixton?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.