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Night buses in London

{{short description|Series of night bus routes that serve Greater London}}

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The London Night Bus network is a series of night bus routes that serve Greater London. Services broadly operate between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00.

Many services commence from or operate via Trafalgar Square and are extensions or variations of daytime routes and hence derive their number from these; for example, route N73 from Oxford Circus to Walthamstow Central follows that of route 73 as far as Stoke Newington, before continuing further north.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063737/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73/ Route N73] Transport for London[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629040701/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/73/ Route 73] Transport for London{{cite web |title=Central London Night Bus Map |url=https://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/central-london-night-bus-map.pdf |publisher=Transport for London |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828193102/http://content.tfl.gov.uk:80/bus-route-maps/central-london-night-bus-map.pdf |archive-date=28 August 2017 |access-date=14 April 2024}}

History

The first night bus was introduced in 1913.{{cite web |url=https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/collections-online/photographs/item/1998-85474|title=First Night Bus service, B-Type (B185) on route 94 outside Piccadilly Circus Underground station. Leslie Green station canopy clock gives time at 2.15am.|publisher=London Transport Museum |access-date=2022-05-25}} By 1920 there were two 'All Night Bus Services' in operation named the 94 and 94a running from 23:30 to 05:30.{{cite web |url=https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/collections-online/posters/item/2004-20462-part-54|title=B/W print of poster, All Night Bus Services 94 & 94A, unknown, 1920.|publisher=London Transport Museum |access-date=2022-05-25}} A few more services were introduced over the following decades, but all ceased during World War II. Services resumed after the war, increasing as trams and trolleybuses were replaced in the late 1950s and 1960s. In 1978 London Transport listed 21 all-night bus routes. On many of these routes, "all-night" service meant a departure frequency of no more than one bus an hour.{{cite journal |last = Melbin| first = Murray|title = Night As Frontier| journal = American Sociological Review| volume = 43| issue = 1| pages = 3–22| publisher = American Sociological Association| location = Boston| date = February 1978| doi = 10.2307/2094758| jstor = 2094758| s2cid = 147703422| url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/2094758}} In April 1984, the number of routes was increased from 21 to 32. At this point the peak service required 80 buses; by August 2013 this had grown to 890.{{cite book|last1=Wallis|first1=Philip|title=London's Night Buses 1984-2013|date=2013|publisher=Capital Transport Publishing|location=London|isbn=978-1854143723|edition=2}}

Originally the night bus network had its own fare structure, but with the introduction of the Oyster card in 2003, it was incorporated into the Transport for London fare structure. Until the mid-2000s, all routes had N prefixes. However, as some routes merely mirrored their day time equivalents, the N prefixes were dropped and these routes became 24-hour services; for example, route N14 was no longer differentiated from route 14.

Services are operated by private operators under contract to London Buses. The Night Bus contracts are often bundled with those of the equivalent daytime routes and awarded for a five-year period, with an optional two-year extension based on performance standards being met. Some however are tendered individually.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063538/https://www.stagecoachbus.com/Tendering%20Results.aspx Tender Results] Stagecoach London 16 July 2014{{cite web |title=London's Bus Contracting and Tendering Process |url=https://content.tfl.gov.uk/uploads/forms/lbsl-tendering-and-contracting.pdf |publisher=Transport for London}}

With some London Underground lines operating a 24-hour service at weekends from August 2016, a further eight routes commenced 24-hour operation on Friday and Saturday nights.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160918233828/https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2016/august/tfl-introduces-new-friday-and-saturday-night-bus-services-to-night-tube TfL introduces new Friday and Saturday night bus services to support Night Tube] Transport for London 17 August 2016 Further changes were made as the Night Tube network expanded.

In May 2015, the Night Bus network was the subject of The Night Bus, a Channel 4 documentary.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629052049/http://www.arrivalondon.com/news/417/slug:The-Night-Bus-community-on-Arriva-London-buses "The Night Bus" community on Arriva London buses] Arriva London 11 May 2015[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/may/11/the-night-bus-c4-documentary The Night Bus; nocturnal naughtiness on the N29] The Guardian 11 May 2015

Operation

Night Bus routes are often related to the day numerical equivalent, normally running the same route but with an extension at either end of the service. This is normally to provide a night service to destinations served by tube or train during the day.

However, there are a few N-prefixed route numbers that have no relation to their daytime equivalents: the N5, N20, and N97 all operate in a different part of London to their respective day routes. Also, the N550 and N551 (which provide night service on parts of the DLR network), and the N271 (whose daytime service was withdrawn on 4 February 2023) have no corresponding daytime routes.

There are also 24-hour routes, which run day and night but usually with a lower frequency during the night hours. The vast majority run the same route at all times. With the introduction of the Night Tube, some day routes have been extended to run during Friday and Saturday nights to serve the stations.

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N1ThamesmeadTottenham Court Road stationGo-Ahead London
N2Crystal Palace bus stationMarylebone stationArriva London
N3Bromley North railway stationOxford CircusTransport UK London Bus
N5Edgware bus stationTrafalgar SquareRATP Dev Transit London
N7Northolt tube stationOxford CircusMetroline
N8HainaultOxford CircusStagecoach London
N9Heathrow Terminal 5AldwychMetroline
N11Ealing Broadway stationWhitehallGo-Ahead London
N15Romford MarketOxford CircusGo-Ahead London
N18Harrow Weald bus garageTrafalgar SquareRATP Dev Transit London
N19Clapham Junction railway stationFinsbury Park bus stationArriva London
N20Barnet HospitalTrafalgar SquareMetroline
N21Bexleyheath Shopping CentreTrafalgar SquareGo-Ahead London
N22FulwellOxford CircusGo-Ahead London
N25IlfordOxford CircusStagecoach London
N26Chingford railway stationLondon Victoria stationStagecoach London
N27Hammersmith bus stationChalk FarmTransport UK London Bus
N28Camden TownSouthside WandsworthMetroline
N29Enfield TownTrafalgar SquareArriva London
N31Camden TownClapham Junction railway stationMetroline
N32Edgware bus stationLondon Victoria stationMetroline
N33Fulwell railway stationHammersmith bus stationRATP Dev Transit London
N38Walthamstow bus stationVictoria bus stationArriva London
N41Tottenham Hale bus stationTrafalgar SquareArriva London
N44Sutton railway stationAldwychGo-Ahead London
N53Plumstead railway stationWhitehallStagecoach London
N55Woodford WellsOxford CircusStagecoach London
N63Crystal Palace bus stationLondon King's Cross railway stationTransport UK London Bus
N65Chessington World of AdventuresEaling Broadway stationRATP Dev Transit London
N68Old CoulsdonTottenham Court Road stationTransport UK London Bus
N72East ActonRoehamptonRATP Dev Transit London
N73Walthamstow bus stationOxford CircusArriva London
N74RoehamptonBaker Street tube stationGo-Ahead London
N83Ealing HospitalGolders Green tube stationMetroline
N86Harold HillStratford bus stationStagecoach London
N87Fairfield bus stationAldwychGo-Ahead London
N89ErithTrafalgar SquareGo-Ahead London
N91Cockfosters tube stationTrafalgar SquareGo-Ahead London
N97Hammersmith bus stationTrafalgar SquareGo-Ahead London
N98Stanmore tube stationRed Lion SquareMetroline
N109CroydonOxford CircusTransport UK London Bus
N113Edgware bus stationTrafalgar SquareMetroline
N133Morden tube stationLiverpool Street bus stationTransport UK London Bus
N136ChislehurstOxford CircusGo-Ahead London
N137Crystal Palace bus stationOxford CircusArriva London
N140Harrow Weald bus garageHeathrow Central bus stationMetroline
N155Morden tube stationAldwychGo-Ahead London
N171Hither Green railway stationTottenham Court Road stationGo-Ahead London
N199St Mary Cray railway stationTrafalgar SquareStagecoach London
N205LeytonPaddingtonStagecoach London
N207Uxbridge tube stationBloomsbury SquareTransport UK London Bus
N242Homerton University HospitalTottenham Court Road stationStagecoach London
N250BrixtonFairfield HallsArriva London
N253Aldgate bus stationTottenham Court Road stationArriva London
N266Brent Cross bus stationHammersmith bus stationRATP Dev Transit London
N271Finsbury SquareTally Ho CornerMetroline
N277Cubitt TownIslingtonStagecoach London
N279Waltham CrossTrafalgar SquareArriva London
N343New Cross GateTrafalgar SquareGo-Ahead London
N381PeckhamWhitehallTransport UK London Bus
N550Canning Town bus stationTrafalgar SquareStagecoach London
N551Gallions Reach Shopping ParkTrafalgar SquareStagecoach London

N1

Route N1 commenced operating on 28 June 1995 between Plumstead garage and Trafalgar Square. It was originally operated by London Central, being taken over by First London on 14 November 1998. On 8 January 2000 it was extended beyond Plumstead to Thamesmead, and in April 2000 withdrawn between Trafalgar Square and Aldwych being diverted to Tottenham Court Road station. Upon being re-tendered, the route was taken over by East Thames Buses on 15 October 2005.

In October 2009, East Thames Buses was sold to Go-Ahead London, which included a five-year contract to operate route N1.[http://www.go-ahead.com/media/news/2009news/2009-07-30.aspx Go-Ahead Acquires East Thames Buses] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140722214933/http://www.go-ahead.com/media/news/2009news/2009-07-30.aspx |date=22 July 2014 }} Go-Ahead Group 30 July 2009[http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=2688&categoryid=0 Go-Ahead buys East Thames Buses] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524003953/http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=2688&categoryid=0 |date=24 May 2014 }} Bus & Coach Professional 3 August 2009[http://www.londoncentral.com/about-us/page_275.html East Thames Buses] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524023309/http://www.londoncentral.com/about-us/page_275.html |date=24 May 2014 }} Go-Ahead London

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Route N1 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N1 Route N1 Map] Transport for London

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N2

Route N2 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between West Norwood station and Trafalgar Square. In October 1984, it was extended north from Trafalgar Square to Friern Barnet and south from West Norwood station to Crystal Palace bus station. In June 1995, it was withdrawn between Camden Town and Friern Barnet, and rerouted to Hampstead Heath. In November 1999, the Trafalgar Square to Hampstead Heath section was withdrawn and replaced by route N24. Upon being re-tendered, it passed from Metroline to Arriva London in April 2000.

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Route N2 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N2 Route N2 Map] Transport for London

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N3

Route N3 began operating on 27 October 1989 between Beckenham Junction station and Victoria bus station via Oxford Circus. In October 1993, it was extended to start back at Chislehurst. In May 2000, it was altered to operate between Bromley North station and Oxford Circus. Its operation passed from London Central to Connex on the same date.

Route N3 was included in the sale of Connex to Travel London in February 2004[https://web.archive.org/web/20170731185512/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2878193/National-Express-buys-200-London-buses.html National Express buys 200 London buses]The Daily Telegraph 27 February 2004 which in turn was sold to Abellio London in May 2009.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093917/http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/media/news/corp_news/pr2009/2009-05-21/ National Express Group plc agreement to sell Travel London] National Express Group 21 May 2009[https://web.archive.org/web/20160118210918/http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 NedRailways acquisition reinforces long term commitment to UK transport market] NedRailways 9 June 2009 New Routemasters commenced operating route N3 on 8 February 2016.

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Route N3 operates via these primary locations:[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N3 Route N3 Map] Transport for London

N5

Route N5 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between Edgware station and Victoria bus station. In June 1995, it was withdrawn between Trafalgar Square and Victoria. It was operated by Metroline since its inception until July 2020 when it passed to London Sovereign.London bus contract changes announced Coach & Bus Week issue 1420 19 November 2019 page 10

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Route N5 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N5 Route N5 Map] Transport for London

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N7

Route N7 commenced operating on 30 August 2003 between Northolt and Russell Square partly replacing route N23. It was initially operated by First London. Upon being re-tendered it passed to Metroline on 23 June 2007[https://web.archive.org/web/20150402174447/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=398 Bus tender results - Route 7/N7] Transport for London 2 November 2016"Route 7 change reveals increased tendering competition" Buses issue 625 April 2007 page 20 who commenced a further contract on 21 June 2014.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140430232207/http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_-_issue_25_-_december_2013 Tender News] Bus Talk issue 25 December 2013 In October 2014 it was withdrawn between Oxford Circus station and Russell Square.

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Route N7 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N7 Route N7 Map] Transport for London

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N8

Route N8 commenced operating on 13 August 1988 between Bow Church and Queensbury station. In July 1992, the Marble Arch to Queensbury section was withdrawn, with the route redirected to Victoria bus station. In July 1995, it was altered to operate from Woodford Wells to Trafalgar Square. In June 1999, it once again began operating to Victoria, albeit via Piccadilly Circus. This was altered in April 2000 with it now routed via Berkeley Square. In June 2004, its eastern terminus was altered to Hainault. In June 2009, it was again withdrawn between Oxford Circus and Victoria being replaced by route C2.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190510102429/https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2009/june/london-buses-announces-changes-to-bus-routes-8-n8-and-c2 London Buses announces changes to bus routes 8, N8 and C2] Transport for London 23 June 2009

Route N8 has been operated by Stagecoach London since its inception. On 28 June 2014, a further contract commenced with New Routemasters.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140201204610/http://www.stagecoachbus.com/London%20Routes%20Retained.aspx Major Routes Retained & First New Bus for London] Stagecoach 1 February 2014

[https://web.archive.org/web/20160127091335/http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_feb_14_lo Tender News] Bus Talk issue 26 February 2014[https://web.archive.org/web/20140612040705/http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/bus-service-changes.pdf Service Changes 24 May to 5 July 2014 inclusive] Transport for London 5 June 2014

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Route N8 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N8 Route N8 Map] Transport for London

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N9

Route N9 commenced operating on 25 February 1994 between Kingston and Trafalgar Square replacing parts of routes N65 and N97. In March 1997 it was extended from Trafalgar Square to Aldwych. On 29 September 2001, the Hammersmith bus station to Kingston section was withdrawn and the route diverted to Heathrow Central bus station, as well as the new Heathrow Terminal 5 from 2008.[https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2008/march/five-bus-routes-to-the-new-terminal-5 Five bus routes to the new Terminal 5] Transport for London 18 March 2008 Route N9 has been operated by London United since its inception. On 27 January 2024, this route was transferred to Metroline from their Brentford garage.

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Route N9 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N9 Route N9 Map] Transport for London

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N10

Route N10 commenced operating on 29 September 2001 between Richmond and Archway station replacing route N9 between Richmond and Hammersmith bus station. Initially operated by London United on 3 September 2004, the route passed to First London. At the same time, the route was withdrawn between King's Cross station and Archway, being replaced by route N390. On 29 January 2010 route N10 was withdrawn and replaced by routes 10 and 33.[https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2010/january/new-night-bus-services-in-west-london New night bus services in west London] Transport for London 22 January 2010

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Route N10 operated via these primary locations:

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N11

Route N11 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between Shepherd's Bush Green and Liverpool Street station. In April 1985 it was extended at both ends, westward to Acton Town and east to Hackney Central. It was extended east again in November 1985 to Hackney Wick. In August 1986 it was diverted at the western end from Shepherd's Bush to Turnham Green, this was reversed in February 1994.

Having been replaced between Trafalgar Square and Hackney Wick in October 1989 by route N6, it resumed operating to Liverpool Street in February 1994. In March 2001 it was diverted at Hammersmith to Wembley Stadium. Having been operated by London United since its inception, on 29 June 2003 it was taken over by London General. On 7 June 2008, route N11 was diverted at West Ealing to Ealing Broadway station being replaced by route 297.[https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2008/june/route-297-to-become-a-24hour-service Route 297 to become a 24-hour service] Transport for London 3 June 2008

On 23 November 2022, it was announced that route N11 would be rerouted to run to Whitehall instead of Shoreditch following a successful consultation. The withdrawn section of the route is now covered by an extended route N26. This change was implemented on 29 April 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://ehq-production-europe.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/6d06c2e4078dd9f773d953da7d536fd1dc91a2a3/original/1669194388/1d3e2bafe8ff45f098ca19d41c3031ad_central-london-bus-review-2022-decision-summary-and-next-steps.pdf|title=Central London Bus Review 2022: Decision summary and next steps|website=TfL Have Your Say|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}{{Cite web|url=https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/central-london-bus-changes|title=Central London bus changes|website=TfL|access-date=2023-04-03}}

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Route N11 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N11 Route N11 Map] Transport for London

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N13

Route N13 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between North Finchley and Trafalgar Square, being extended on 27 October 1984 from North Finchley to Chipping Barnet and on 8 July 1992 from Trafalgar Square to Victoria bus station, the latter being reversed on 23 June 1995. Upon being re-tendered, on 1 September 2001, the route passed from Metroline to London Sovereign being extended from Trafalgar Square to Aldwych on the same day. It ceased on 1 April 2017 when route 13 was converted to 24-hour operation.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170330052852/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-service-changes.pdf Bus Service Changes 11 March to 16 April 2017] Transport for London 24 March 2017

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Route N13 operated via these primary locations:[https://web.archive.org/web/20160416172405/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n13/ Route N13 Map] Transport for London

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N15

{{London bus corridor 15|route=N15}}

Route N15 commenced operating on 15 July 1995 between Becontree Heath and Paddington station to replace a section of withdrawn route N95 between Becontree Heath and Aldgate. In August 1998 the route was extended from Becontree Heath to Romford Market and withdrawn between Marble Arch and Paddington. The latter was reverted in May 2001. In October 2007 the route was extended from Paddington to Paddington Basin. In August 2010 the route was withdrawn between Regent Street and Paddington Basin, this section replaced by route 159.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190510105752/https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2010/august/major-changes-to-routes-15-n15-159-and-n159 Major changes to routes 15, N15, 159 and N159] Transport for London 24 August 2010 In May 2013 the route was withdrawn between Trafalgar Square and Regent Street.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190510111907/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/bus-routes-6-15-and-n15/ Bus routes 6, 15 and N15] Transport for London 13 August 2018

Having been operated by East London since its inception, it was taken over by Go-Ahead London on 26 August 2017 from their Henley Road bus garage, having part of the allocation run from River Road bus garage and additional services run from Camberwell bus garage.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516111007/https://www.goaheadlondon.com/news/post/tender-news Tender News] Go-Ahead London 28 March 2017

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Route N15 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N15 Route N15 Map] Transport for London

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N16

Route N16 commenced operating on 19 January 1991 between Edgware bus station and Victoria bus station via Trafalgar Square. In October 2002 it was rerouted away from Trafalgar Square to run direct from Marble Arch via Park Lane to Victoria. It has been operated by Metroline since the start of service.

On 23 November 2022, it was announced that route N16 would be renumbered as N32 following a successful consultation, due to the re-routing of the daytime route 16. This change was implemented on 29 April 2023.

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Route N16 operated via these primary locations:[https://web.archive.org/web/20230404012718/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N16 Route N16 Map] Transport for London

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N18

Route N18 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between Sudbury and Liverpool Street station. In April 1985 it was extended from Sudbury to Harrow Weald via Edgware at its outer end and curtailed from Liverpool Street to Aldwych at its inner end. Having been operated by First London since privatisation, it was included in the sale of Willesden Junction garage to Metroline in June 2013.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22079937 Aberdeen firm FirstGroup sells off depots for £80m] BBC News 9 April 2013[https://web.archive.org/web/20140607010730/http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=7610&categoryid=0 First quits London bus business] Bus & Coach Professional 9 April 2013 In November 2017 operation of the route passed to London United.Stagecoach lose out in bus tendering Coach & Bus Week issue 1285 5 April 2017

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Route N18 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N18 Route N18 Map] Transport for London

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N19

Route N19 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between Clapham Junction station and Finsbury Park station. London General operated it until April 2000 when it was taken over by Arriva London. London General won the route back when re-tendered from March 2012,[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527112125/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=994 Bus tender results - Route 19/N19] Transport for London 27 June 2011 before it returned to Arriva operation in April 2017.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527111842/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1439 Bus tender results - Route 19/N19] Transport for London 25 August 2016Tender News Bus Talk issue 42 October 2016 page 12

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Route N19 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N19 Route N19 Map] Transport for London

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N20

Route N20 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 from Chipping Barnet to Aldwych as route N1. It was curtailed from Aldwych to Trafalgar Square on 18 July 1992. It was renumbered as N20 on 24 June 1995. First London operated it from 15 July 1998 until it returned to Metroline on 25 August 2003.

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Route N20 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N20 Route N20 Map] Transport for London

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N21

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Route N21 operates via these primary locations:[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N21 Route N21 Map] Transport for London

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N22

Route N22 commenced operating on 24 November 2000 between Richmond and Piccadilly Circus replace the withdrawn section of route N9 between Richmond and Putney Bridge. On 29 September 2001, the route was extended from Richmond to Kingston. On 3 June 2006, it was withdrawn curtailed from Kingston to Fulwell. It has always been operated by London General (now Go-Ahead London). On 16 July 2017, the route was withdrawn between Green Park and Piccadilly Circus and diverted to Oxford Circus via Berkeley Square, partly replacing route C2.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170712074016/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-service-changes.pdf Bus service changes 16 June to 28 July 2017] Transport for London 30 June 2017

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Route N22 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N22 Route N22 Map] Transport for London

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N25

Route N25 commenced operation on 15 July 1995 between Romford station and Trafalgar Square. Initially operated by East London, upon being re-tendered it passed to First London on 26 July 1999. It ceased on 26 June 2004, when route 25 was converted to 24-hour operation. Route N25 was reintroduced on 1 December 2018 when route 25 ceased to be a 24-hour route with Tower Transit operating it.[https://web.archive.org/web/20181130012038/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-permanent-bus-changes.pdf Permanent Bus Changes 2 November to 14 December 2018] Transport for London 26 November 2018 Upon being re-tendered, it was taken over by Stagecoach London on 23 May 2020.Success for Stagecoach in London Coach & Bus Week issue 1404 30 July 2019 page 7

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Route N25 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N25 Route N25 Map] Transport for London

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N26

Route N26 commenced operation on 18 July 1992 between Walthamstow Central station and Victoria bus station. It was introduced to replace the withdrawn sections of route N6 between Trafalgar Square and Walthamstow. In 1995 it was curtailed from Victoria to Trafalgar Square but extended at the other end to Walthamstow Fulbourne Road. In 2001 it was rerouted from Walthamstow Central to Chingford station, instead of Fulbourne Road, partly replacing route N38.

On 23 November 2022, it was announced that a proposed extension of route N26 to Victoria, in line with a revised (daytime) route 26, would be going ahead following a consultation; it was implemented on 29 April 2023.

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Route N26 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N26 Route N26 Map] Transport for London

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N27

Route N27 was introduced on 3 February 2001 between Turnham Green and Chalk Farm. It was operated by First London. It ceased on 19 March 2004 when route 27 was converted to 24-hour operation. It resumed on 9 March 2019 when route 27 ceased to be a 24-hour route, this time being operated by London United.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190407222510/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-permanent-bus-changes.pdf Permanent Bus Changes 8 March to 19 April 2019] Transport for London 22 March 2019 On 9 November 2019, it was taken over by Abellio London.Abellio, Stagecoach gain in TfL tender results Coach & Bus Week issue 1387 2 April 2019

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Route N27 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N27 Route N27 Map] Transport for London

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N28

{{London bus corridor N28 and N31|route=N28}}

Route N28 commenced operating on 29 May 1999 between Camden Town and Southside Wandsworth.

On 24 July 2023, the route was diverted via King's Road and Battersea Bridge and terminating at Clapham Junction station from 24 July until 29 July due to Wandsworth Bridge being closed.{{cite web|date=2023-08-23|title=Next phase of Wandsworth Bridge repair programme underway|url=https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-august-2023/next-phase-of-wandsworth-bridge-repair-programme-underway/|website=Wandsworth Council|language=en}} On 30 July 2023, the route was reinstated to Southside Wandsworth, but diverted via King's Road and Battersea Bridge from 30 July until 2 October, missing stops between New Kings Road and Bridgend Road in both directions due to the closure of Wandsworth Bridge. The route returned to normal running via Wandsworth Bridge when it reopened on 2 October 2023.{{cite web|date=2023-08-23|title=Next phase of Wandsworth Bridge repair programme underway|url=https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-august-2023/next-phase-of-wandsworth-bridge-repair-programme-underway/|website=Wandsworth Council|language=en}}

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N29

Route N29 commenced operating on 27 February 1980 between Enfield Town and Trafalgar Square. On 14 January 2006 it was curtailed from Enfield Town to Ponders End with Mercedes-Benz O530G articulated buses introduced. On 26 November 2011 it was converted back to double deck operation.

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Route N29 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N29 Route N29 Map] Transport for London

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N31

{{London bus corridor N28 and N31|route=N31}}

Route N31 commenced operation on 11 November 1989 between Camden Town and Notting Hill Gate. It initially operated on Friday and Saturday nights only until it became a seven days a week service on 18 July 1992 with the Alexander bodied Mercedes-Benz 811Ds were replaced by Wright Handybus bodied Dennis Darts that in turn were replaced by Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Darts in 1999.

On 29 May 1999, the route was diverted to terminate at Clapham Junction station. It was converted back to double decker operation in June 2004 with Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs. It was included in the June 2013 sale of First London's Westbourne Park to Tower Transit.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130622122516/http://www.transitsystems.com.au/articles-t-t/313-tower-transit-announces-first-group-partial-acquisition-9-april-2013 Tower Transit announces First Group partial acquisition] Tower Transit 9 April 2013[https://cbwmagazine.com/first-confirms-london-sell-off/ First confirms London sell-off] Coach & Bus Week 16 April 2013 Upon being re-tendered, on 28 April 2018 the route passed to Metroline.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527112347/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1590 Bus tender results - Route 31/N31] Transport for London 24 August 2017Latest tendered service awards Buses issue 751 October 2017 page 21

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Route N31 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N31 Route N31 Map] Transport for London

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N32

{{London bus corridor N32|route=N32}}

Route N32 commenced operating on 29 April 2023 between Edgware bus station and Victoria station when route N16 was renumbered to route N32 as part of the Central London bus changes.

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Route N32 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N32 Route N32 Map] Transport for London

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N33

Route N33 commenced operating on 18 May 2019 between Fulwell station and Hammersmith bus station with the curtailment of route 33 due to the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190608222058/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-permanent-bus-changes.pdf Permanent Bus Changes 12 April 2019 to 30 June 2019] Transport for London 7 June 2019

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Route N33 operates via these primary locations:[https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n33 Route N33 Map] Transport for London

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N35

Route N35 commenced on 26 April 1997 between Clapham Junction station and Trafalgar Square. In April 2000, the route was withdrawn between Holborn and Trafalgar Square and diverted to Tottenham Court Road station. Having been operated by London Central since its inception, upon being re-tendered in 2009 it was taken over by Travel London.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140729211928/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=547 Bus tender results - Route 35/N35] Transport for London 15 September 2008 It was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to Abellio London. It ceased on 30 April 2016 when route 35 was converted to 24-hour operation.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051753/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/35-n35/ Bus service proposal: 35 and N35] Transport for London 18 March 2016

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N38

Route N38 commenced operating on 14 July 1995 as a half hourly service between Trafalgar Square and Chingford Mount with hourly bifurcation to Chingford station and Chingford Hatch, replacing most of Route N96. Initially operated by East London, upon being tendered it passed to Arriva London from 19 April 1997, being diverted to Victoria bus station on the same date. On 28 April 2001, the route was curtailed from Chingford to Walthamstow.

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Route N38 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N38 Route N38 Map] Transport for London

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N41

Route N41 commenced operation on 9 December 2000 between Tottenham Hale bus station and Archway. On 5 February 2005 it extended from Archway to Trafalgar Square. It has always been operated by Arriva London.

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N44

Route N44 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between Sutton station and Trafalgar Square. On 26 April 1996 it was extended to Aldwych. It has always been operated by London General (now Go-Ahead London).

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Route N44 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N44 Route N44 Map] Transport for London

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N53

Route N53 commenced operating on 27 October 1989 between Erith and Victoria bus station. On 28 July 1995 the route was withdrawn between Erith and Thamesmead and extended to Oxford Circus. On 8 January 2000 the Thamesmead to Plumstead section was withdrawn. On 28 June 2002, the route was withdrawn between Plumstead and Erith. On 15 February 2003 it was withdrawn between Whitehall and Oxford Circus. It ceased on 20 March 2004 when route 53 was converted to a 24-hour service. It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 53 ceased to be a 24-hour service.

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Route N53 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N53 Route N53 Map] Transport for London

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N55

Route N55 commenced operating on 28 April 2001 between Whipps Cross and Oxford Circus station. On 25 June 2004 it was extended from Whipps Cross to Woodford Wells. It has always been operated by Stagecoach London.

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N63

Route N63 commenced operating on 16 November 2002 between Crystal Palace bus station and King's Cross station. It is operated by Transport UK London Bus.

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Route N63 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N63 Route N63 Map] Transport for London

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N65

Route N65 commenced operating on 31 August 2002 between Kingston upon Thames and Ealing Broadway station. It ceased on 24 January 2004 when route 65 was converted to 24-hour operation. It was reintroduced on 25 October 2018 between Chessington World of Adventures and Ealing Broadway.[https://web.archive.org/web/20181028214651/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-permanent-bus-changes.pdf Permanent Bus Changes 5 October to 16 November 2018] Transport for London 23 October 2018

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Route N65 operates via these primary locations:[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N65 Route N65 Map] Transport for London

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N68

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Route N68 commenced operating on 27 March 1999 between Purley Cross and Trafalgar Square. On 28 April 2000, the route was diverted at Aldwych via Kingsway, and High Holborn to Tottenham Court Road station and extended from Purley to Old Coulsdon. Having been operated by Arriva London from its inception, on 31 March 2006 it was taken over by London Central and on 31 March 2018 by Abellio London.London Central loses out in tender round Coach & Bus Week 1303 8 August 2017 page 7

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Route N68 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N68 Route N68 Map] Transport for London

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N72

Route N72 commenced operating on 5 September 1999 between East Acton and Roehampton. It ceased on 24 April 2004 when route 72 was converted to 24-hour operation. With the closure of Hammersmith Bridge, it was reintroduced on 18 May 2019.

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Route N72 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N72 Route N72 Map] Transport for London

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N73

Route N73 commenced operating on 22 September 1989 between Walthamstow Central station and Victoria bus station. On 17 June 2017, it was withdrawn between Victoria and Oxford Circus, being replaced by route 390.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170613131456/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-service-changes.pdf Bus service changes 19 May to 30 June 2017] Transport for London 2 June 2017

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Route N73 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73 Route N73 Map] Transport for London

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N74

Route N74 commenced operating on 23 November 2002 between Roehampton and Baker Street station.

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N83

Route N83 commenced operating on 13 September 2002 between Golders Green and Ealing Hospital. Operated by First London, it ceased on 16 April 2004 when route 83 became a 24-hour service.

It was reintroduced on 13 September 2016 when route 83 was curtailed to only operate between Golders Green and Alperton and route 483 was curtailed to operate between Harrow bus station and Ealing Hospital.[https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/83-483-n83 Changes to route 83 and the introduction of new route 483] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008083922/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/83-483-n83 |date=8 October 2016 }} Transport for London 7 June 2016[https://web.archive.org/web/20160906071433/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-service-changes.pdf Bus Service Changes 5 August to 24 September inclusive] Transport for London 27 August 2016

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N86

Route N86 commenced operating on 26 June 2004 between Harold Hill and Stratford bus station replacing the withdrawn section of route N25 between Harold Hill and Ilford.

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Route N86 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N86 Route N86 Map] Transport for London

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N87

Route N77 commenced on 18 August 1995 between Tolworth and Trafalgar Square. On 3 June 2006 route N77 was renumbered N87 and curtailed between Tolworth and Fairfield bus station.

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Route N87 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N87 Route N87 Map] Transport for London

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N89

Route N89 commenced operating on 28 June 2002 between Erith and Trafalgar Square.

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Route N89 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N89 Route N89 Map] Transport for London

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N91

Route N91 commenced operating on 25 February 1994 between Hornsey Rise and Trafalgar Square. On 23 June 1995, the route was extended from Hornsey Rise to Potters Bar. Having been operated by MTL London since its inception, when re-tendered it passed to Capital Citibus on 31 January 1997. It passed with the Capital Citybus to First London in July 1998. When next tendered, it was awarded to Metroline from 6 February 2009.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527113136/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=527 Bus tender results - Route 91/N91] Transport for London 19 June 2008

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Route N91 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N91 Route N91 Map] Transport for London

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N97

The route is primarily used as a night replacement for the Piccadilly line between Piccadilly Circus and Hammersmith stations. Passengers can then continue their journey using night routes N91 (to Cockfosters) or N9 (to Heathrow). There is currently no night service for the Uxbridge branch. Operation of the route passed from London United to Tower Transit on 5 March 2016.Over 50 new electric buses on their way to London Coach & Bus Week issue 1198 21 July 2015 page 6

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Route N97 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N97 Route N97 Map] Transport for London

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N98

Route N98 commenced operating on 19 August 1995 between Stanmore station and Trafalgar Square. On 29 April 2000 the route was diverted at Oxford Circus to Red Lion Square. Initially operated by CentreWest, since 3 February 2001 it has been operated by Metroline.

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Route N98 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N98 Route N98 Map] Transport for London

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N109

Route N109 commenced operating on 11 March 1994 between Coulsdon and Aldwych. It was withdrawn on 17 September 1999, being replaced by route N159. It was reintroduced on 28 August 2010 between Croydon and Oxford Circus station replacing route N159. Initially operated by Arriva London, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Abellio London on 31 January 2015.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170909185551/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1175 Bus tender results - Route 109/N109] Transport for London 17 April 2014Abellio continues its winning streak Buses issue 711 June 2014 page 19

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Route N109 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N109 Route N109 Map] Transport for London

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N113

Route N113 commenced operating on 30 June 2012 between Edgware bus station and Trafalgar Square partly replacing route N13.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190518114255/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/n113-n13/ Bus service proposal: new night bus route N113 and changes to route N13] Transport for London 1 June 2012[https://web.archive.org/web/20190518114918/https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2012/june/new-night-bus-n113-links-mill-hill-watford-way-and-hendon-way-with-central-london New night bus N113 links Mill Hill, Watford Way and Hendon Way with central London] Transport for London 26 June 2012

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Route N113 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N113 Route N113 Map] Transport for London

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N133

Route N133 commenced operation on 24 January 2003 between Tooting and Liverpool Street bus station. On 1 September 2007 it was diverted at Streatham to Mitcham. Having been operated by London General since its inception, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Arriva London on 22 January 2010.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527113556/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=677 Bus tender results - Route 133/N133] Transport for London 14 September 2009

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Route N133 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N133 Route N133 Map] Transport for London

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N136

Route N136 commenced operating on 9 February 2008 between Chislehurst and Oxford Circus station replacing route N36 between Grove Park and Oxford Circus. Having been operated by Stagecoach London since its inception, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Go-Ahead London on 27 May 2017.Sullivan Buses and London Central gain London bus tenders Coach & Bus Week issue 1266 15 November 2016 page 9

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Route N136 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N136 Route N136 Map] Transport for London

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N137

Route N137 commenced operating on 16 March 2001 between Crystal Palace bus station and Oxford Circus station. Having been operated by London Central since its inception, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Arriva London on 9 July 2004.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527114341/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=73 Bus tender results - Route 137/N137] Transport for London 2 February 2004

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Route N137 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N137 Route N137 Map] Transport for London

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N140

{{London bus corridor SL9|route=N140}}

Route N140 commenced operating on 31 March 2000 between Harrow Weald bus garage and Heathrow Central bus station. It ceased on 16 April 2004 when route 140 was converted to a 24-hour service. It was reinstated on 7 December 2019 when route 140 was withdrawn between Heathrow Central bus station and Hayes & Harlington station and also when route 140 ceased to be a 24-hour service.

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Route N140 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N140 Route N140 Map] Transport for London

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N155

Route N155 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between Sutton station and Trafalgar Square. On 28 May 1999, the route was extended from Trafalgar Square to Aldwych. On 12 December 2003, it was withdrawn between Sutton and Morden, being replaced by route N44. It has been operated by London General (now Go-Ahead London) since its inception.

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Route N155 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N155 Route N155 Map] Transport for London

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N171

Route N171 commenced operating on 27 April 1996 between Hither Green station and Trafalgar Square. In 2000 it route was diverted at Aldwych to Tottenham Court Road station instead of Trafalgar Square. In 2006, the route was changed to terminate at Catford bus garage instead of Hither Green, and so mirror the day 171 route.

On 30 April 2011 it was rerouted back to Hither Green station.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120718105017/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/consultation-and-engagement/route-n171 Bus service proposal: route N171] Transport for London It is operated by Go-Ahead London.

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Route N171 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N171 Route N171 Map] Transport for London

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N199

Route N199 commenced operating on 12 September 2015 between St Mary Cray station and Trafalgar Square to replace discontinued night bus N47.{{cite web |url=https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/night-bus-review/user_uploads/night-bus-changes-from-12-september-2015.pdf |title=Have Your Say Transport for London |access-date=2016-08-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190107/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/night-bus-review/user_uploads/night-bus-changes-from-12-september-2015.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

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N205

Route N205 was introduced on 31 August 2013 when route 205 ceased to be a 24-hour route. It has been operated by East London since its inception.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130926050456/https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/stratford/ Have your say on proposals for bus services to serve the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park] Transport for London August 2013Six routes transfer in latest TfL tender results Coach & Bus Week issue 1375 8 January 2019 page 7

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Route N205 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N205 Route N205 Map] Transport for London

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  • Liverpool Street station {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
  • Old Street station {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
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  • Euston bus station {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
  • Paddington station {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
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N207

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Route N207 commenced operation on 11 October 1996 between Uxbridge station and Victoria bus station. On 12 November 1999 it was diverted at Oxford Circus to Aldwych. On 28 April 2000 it was again rerouted to Bloomsbury Square. Having been operated by First London since privatisation, it was included in the sale of Hayes garage to Metroline in June 2013. Upon being re-tendered, it passed to Abellio London on 6 April 2019.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190527114602/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1693 Bus tender results - Route 207/N207] Transport for London 11 July 2018Metrobus and Abellio gain TfL contracts Coach & Bus Week issue 1351 17 July 2018 page 7

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N242

Route N242 commenced operating on 31 January 2003 between Homerton University Hospital and Tottenham Court Road station. It ceased on 23 April 2004 when route 242 was converted to a 24-hour service. It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 242 ceased to be a 24-hour service.

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N250

Route N250 commenced operating on 29 August 2003 between Brixton and Fairfield Halls. It ceased on 20 March 2004 when route 250 was converted to a 24-hour service. It was reinstated on 2 November 2019 when route 250 was withdrawn between Fairfield Halls and West Croydon bus station and also when route 250 ceased to be a 24-hour service.

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Route N250 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N250 Route N250 Map] Transport for London

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N253

Route N253 commenced operating on 3 September 1993 running between Aldgate bus station and Euston bus station. On 25 November 1994 it was extended to Trafalgar Square. On 29 May 1998, the route was withdrawn between Trafalgar Square and Tottenham Court Road station.

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Route N253 operates via these primary locations:[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N253 Route N253 Map] Transport for London

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N263

Route N263 commenced operating on 6 April 2025 between Finsbury Square and Tally Ho Corner following the withdrawal of daytime route 271 and night time route N271 .[https://web.archive.org/web/20230201212553/https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes] Bus Changes Transport for London 1 February 2023

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N277

Route N277 commenced operating on 30 June 2018 between Cubitt Town and Islington.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180623200535/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/tfl-permanent-bus-changes.pdf Permanent Bus Changes 1 June to 13 July 2018] Transport for London 15 June 2018

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N279

Route N279 commenced operating on 26 April 1996 between Upshire and Victoria bus station. On 15 October 1999 it was withdrawn between Upshire and Waltham Cross. On 15 October 2004 it was cut back from Victoria to Trafalgar Square.

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N343

Route N343 commenced operating on 2 February 2001 between New Cross garage and Victoria bus station. Having been operated by London Central since its inception, about being re-tendered it was taken over by Travel London in 2006.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140714164922/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=208 Bus tender results - Route 343/N343] Transport for London 9 March 2005 It was included in the sale of Travel London to Abellio London in May 2009. Upon being re-tendered it returned to Go-Ahead London on 13 February 2018.Successful TfL tender round for London Central - Coach & Bus Week issue 1299 11 July 2017 page 7

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Route N343 operates via these primary locations:[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N343 Route N343 Map] Transport for London

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N381

Route N381 commenced operating on 9 October 1999 between Peckham and Whitehall. Initially operated by London Central, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Connex on 9 October 2004.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140715000648/https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=95 Bus tender results - Route 381/N381] Transport for London 15 March 2004 It was included in the sale of Connex to Travel London in February 2004 which in turn was sold to Abellio London in May 2009.

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N550

Route N550 commenced on 30 October 2008 between Canning Town bus station and Trafalgar Square replacing route N50 between Canning Town and East Beckton. Initially operated by East London, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Tower Transit on 31 August 2013.Contracts awards show an enthusiasm for night work Buses December 2012 page 18 When next tendered it passed to CT Plus on 1 August 2018.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20180412123645/http://hctgroup.org/about_us/hct_group_news/619/HCT%20Group%20wins%20three%20new%20London%20red%20bus%20routes HCT wins three new London red bus routes]}} HCT Group 13 December 2017 It is now operated by Stagecoach London.

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N551

Route N551 commenced on 30 October 2008 between Gallions Reach Shopping Park and Trafalgar Square. Initially operated by Go-Ahead London, upon being re-tendered it was taken over by Tower Transit on 31 August 2013. When next tendered it passed to CT Plus on 1 August 2018. It is now operated by Stagecoach London.

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