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Trip Overview

The average bus between Balham and New Cross takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus runs at least 6 times per hour from Balham to New Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

53 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Line 155 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Elephant & Castle Stationbus bus 155 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 53 / ...
51 min
£3–40

Balham to New Cross bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Balham and New Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Balham is at 11:56 PM which arrives into New Cross at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle Station and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London55 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London1h 1m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London55 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London58 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London39 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London39 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London41 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London34 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London40 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London52 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London52 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London50 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London52 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London52 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London57 min • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach London51 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonGo Ahead London52 min • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balham to New Cross? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Balham to New Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.4 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and New Cross, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to New Cross Gate Station via Elephant & Castle Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 51 min.

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