Bus from Mitcham to Balham
2 direct routes · 27–44 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Balham as of 10:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mitcham, 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 | ~27 min | 90 | Sat 87 · Sun 72 | 05:31 | 00:16 | Mitcham Fair Green (Stop D) | Balham Station (Stop B) | — |
| 255 | Arriva London | ~44 min | 80 | Sat 77 · Sun 77 | 05:06 | 00:05 | Northborough Road (Stop P) | Balham New Road (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mitcham 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 Mitcham to Balham?
2 routes run directly from Mitcham to Balham: the 355 (Go Ahead London), the 255 (Arriva London). The most frequent is the 355, 90 times each weekday — board at Mitcham Fair Green (Stop D) and get off at Balham Station (Stop B), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mitcham to Balham?
Between 27 minutes on the 355 and 44 on the 255, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mitcham to Balham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mitcham 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.