| 240 | |
|---|---|
.jpg')) Metroline Alexander Dennis Enviro400 in June 2014 | |
| Overview | |
| Operator | Metroline |
| Route | |
| Start | Golders Green station |
| Via | Mill Hill East station Mill Hill Hendon |
| End | Edgware station |
London Buses route 240 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Golders Green and Edgware stations, it is operated by Metroline.
History
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MCW Metrobus at Golders Green station in January 1981
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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.[1]
Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by Metroline with a new contract commencing on 30 April 2005.[2]
Route 240 was retained by Metroline on 18 August 2011.[3]
Current route
Route 240 operates via these primary locations:[4]
- Golders Green station bus station
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- Hendon The Bell
- Mill Hill East station
- Mill Hill Three Hammers Pub
- Mill Hill Broadway station
- Edgware Hale Lane
- Edgware station bus station
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References
- ^ 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
Media related to London Buses route 240 at Wikimedia Commons
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