🚌 Bus from Elephant & Castle to Balham
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 17:41 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Go Ahead London | ~37 min | 150 | 05:35 | 17:41 | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop C) |
| N155 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 51 | 00:29 | 00:13 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop P) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elephant & Castle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Elephant & Castle to Balham?
2 routes run directly from Elephant & Castle to Balham: the 155 (Go Ahead London), the N155 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from Elephant & Castle to Balham?
Around 37 minutes on the 155, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elephant & Castle to Balham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 155) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 17:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elephant & Castle 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.