Bus from Brixton (London) to Balham
2 direct routes · 19–29 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balham as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brixton, 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 | ~29 min | 91 | Sat 87 · Sun 73 | 05:30 | 00:15 | Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station (Stop F) | Balham New Road (Stop E) | — |
| 690 | Transport UK | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:52 | St Matthews Estate (Stop P) | Ramsden Road Balham (westbound) | Clapham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brixton 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 Brixton to Balham?
2 routes run directly from Brixton to Balham: the 355 (Go Ahead London), the 690 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 355, 91 times each weekday — board at Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station (Stop F) and get off at Balham New Road (Stop E), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brixton to Balham?
Between 19 minutes on the 690 and 29 on the 355, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Brixton to Balham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brixton to Balham?
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.