Bus 255 in London links South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road and Balham Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 54 minutes. On a weekday it runs 80 trips in one direction, and 77 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 255 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road → Balham Station |
| End → start | Balham Station → South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 33 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 54 minutes |
| Trips per day | 80 on weekdays, 77 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–14 · midday 13–14 · weekend 13–16 |
| First / last trip from «South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Balham Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 255
Outbound: South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road → Balham Station
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Leicester Avenue, Northborough Road, Hermitage Lane, Kingscourt Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Leicester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Northumberland Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Pollards Hill / Westmorland Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Carisbrooke Road /Hertford Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Conway Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Pollards Hill Library | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ivy Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Northborough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | St Olaves Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Longthornton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Darcy Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Freeman Court | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Oakhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Norbury | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Kempshott Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Streatham Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Criffel Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | New Park Road Streatham | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Burnbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Hydethorpe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Belthorn Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Balham New Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Balham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Balham Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Balham Station → South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Old Devonshire Road, Streatham Hill Station, Streatham Station, St Helen’s Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balham Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Old Devonshire Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Belthorn Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hydethorpe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Emmanuel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Thornton Road Streatham | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Criffel Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Streatham Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Leigham Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Streatham United Reform Church | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Norbury | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | St Helen’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Oakhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Freeman Court | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Darcy Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Longthornton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Rosemead Avenue Streatham Vale | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Northborough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Ivy Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Pollards Hill Library | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 80 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 77 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Balham Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–14 minutes, most often every 14; midday every 13–14 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–15; on weekends every 13–16 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 255 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Balham Station they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road to Balham Station take?
About 54 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
33 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 255 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 77 trips in one direction, running from South Lodge Avenue / Yorkshire Road between 00:00 and 23:45.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).