Bus from Balham to Elephant & Castle
2 direct routes · 18–33 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 00:19 (weekdays); night service N155 runs 00:28–05:30.
Next buses to Elephant & Castle as of 06:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Go Ahead London | ~33 min | 122 | Sat 115 · Sun 95 | 05:38 | 00:19 | Balham Station (Stop B) | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop T) | Clapham & Kennington |
| N155 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 00:28 | 05:30 | Balham Station (Stop B) | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop V) | Clapham & Kennington |
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 155 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balham to Elephant & Castle?
2 routes run directly from Balham to Elephant & Castle: the 155 (Go Ahead London), the N155 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 155, 122 times each weekday — board at Balham Station (Stop B) and get off at Elephant & Castle Station (Stop T), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balham to Elephant & Castle?
Between 18 minutes on the N155 and 33 on the 155, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clapham, Kennington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balham to Elephant & Castle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 00:19 — and night service N155 runs 00:28–05:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balham to Elephant & Castle?
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.