Bus from Elephant & Castle to Balham
2 direct routes · 18–35 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:55 (weekdays); night service N155 runs 00:10–05:28.
Next buses to Balham as of 06:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elephant & Castle, 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 | ~35 min | 119 | Sat 115 · Sun 93 | 05:35 | 23:55 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop P) | Balham New Road (Stop E) | Kennington & Clapham |
| N155 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 17 | 00:10 | 05:28 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop P) | Balham New Road (Stop E) | Kennington & Clapham |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 155 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 155, 119 times each weekday — board at Elephant & Castle Station (Stop P) and get off at Balham New Road (Stop E), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elephant & Castle to Balham?
Between 18 minutes on the N155 and 35 on the 155, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kennington, Clapham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Elephant & Castle to Balham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:55 — and night service N155 runs 00:10–05:28. Check the route timetables 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.