London Buses route 240 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.[1] Running between Golders Green station and Edgware bus station, it is operated by Metroline.
| 240 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Operator | Metroline |
| Garage | Edgware |
| Route | |
| Start | Golders Green station |
| Via | Mill Hill East station Mill Hill Hendon |
| End | Edgware bus station |
History
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Route 240 was introduced in the 1930s between Golders Green and Edgware stations and replaced the former London General Omnibus Company route 104. The only single-decker version of the LS (London Six) type bus ran on route 240.[2]
Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by Metroline with a new contract commencing on 30 April 2005.[3]
Route 240 was retained by Metroline on 18 August 2011.[4]
Current route
editRoute 240 operates via these primary locations:[5]
- Golders Green tube station
- Finchley Road
- North Circular Road
- Hendon The Bell
- Mill Hill East station
- Mill Hill Three Hammers Pub
- Mill Hill Broadway station
- Edgware Hale Lane
- Edgware bus station
References
edit- ^ Marius, Callum (20 February 2023). "London's 'classiest' bus route frozen in time using same route since 1934". MyLondon. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ Graeme Bruce, J; Curtis, Colin (1977). The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development. London Transport. p. 46. ISBN 0853290830.
- ^ "Bus tender results". TFL. 23 September 2004. Retrieved 3 June 2017. Transport for London 23 September 2004
- ^ "Bus tender results". TFL. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2007.
- ^ "240 Bus Route". TFL. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
External links
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Media related to London Buses route 240 at Wikimedia Commons
