Bus from Balham to Mitcham
2 direct routes · 19–40 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 00:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mitcham as of 05:57
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 | ~19 min | 91 | Sat 87 · Sun 73 | 05:47 | 00:33 | Balham New Road (Stop E) | Downe Road / Mitcham Library (Stop B) | — |
| 255 | Arriva London | ~40 min | 81 | Sat 77 · Sun 75 | 05:37 | 00:37 | Old Devonshire Road (Stop G) | Northborough Road (Stop L) | — |
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 255 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balham to Mitcham?
2 routes run directly from Balham to Mitcham: the 355 (Go Ahead London), the 255 (Arriva London). The most frequent is the 355, 91 times each weekday — board at Balham New Road (Stop E) and get off at Downe Road / Mitcham Library (Stop B), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balham to Mitcham?
Between 19 minutes on the 355 and 40 on the 255, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Balham to Mitcham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 00:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balham to Mitcham?
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.