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The '''London Night Bus network''' is a series of [[Night bus service|night bus]] routes that serve [[Greater London]]. Services broadly operate between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00.
The '''London Night Bus network''' is a series of [[Night bus service|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 bus station|Walthamstow Central]] follows that of [[London Buses route 73|route 73]] as far as [[Stoke Newington]], before continuing further north.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063737/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73/ Route N73] Transport for London</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629040701/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/73/ Route 73] Transport for London</ref><ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/bus-route-maps/central-london-night-bus-map.pd Central London Night Bus map]{{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Transport for London</ref>
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 bus station|Walthamstow Central]] follows that of [[London Buses route 73|route 73]] as far as [[Stoke Newington]], before continuing further north.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063737/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73/ Route N73] Transport for London</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629040701/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/73/ Route 73] Transport for London</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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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#Fares|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 [[London Buses route 14|route 14]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
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#Fares|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 [[London Buses route 14|route 14]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063538/https://www.stagecoachbus.com/Tendering%20Results.aspx Tender Results] Stagecoach London 16 July 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/uploads/forms/lbsl-tendering-and-contracting.pd London's Bus Contracting and Tendering Process]{{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Transport for London</ref>
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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150629063538/https://www.stagecoachbus.com/Tendering%20Results.aspx Tender Results] Stagecoach London 16 July 2014</ref><ref>{{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]]}}</ref>


With some [[London Underground]] lines operating a [[Night Tube|24-hour service]] at weekends from August 2016, a further eight routes commenced 24-hour operation on Friday and Saturday nights.<ref>[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</ref> Further changes were made as the Night Tube network expanded.
With some [[London Underground]] lines operating a [[Night Tube|24-hour service]] at weekends from August 2016, a further eight routes commenced 24-hour operation on Friday and Saturday nights.<ref>[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</ref> Further changes were made as the Night Tube network expanded.
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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.
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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!Operator
!Operator
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| N1 || [[Thamesmead]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[London Central]]
| N1 || [[Thamesmead]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N2 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[Marylebone station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N2 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[Marylebone station]] || [[Arriva London]]
|-
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| N3 || [[Bromley North railway station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N3 || [[Bromley North railway station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
|-
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| N5 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London Sovereign]]
| N5 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
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| N7 || [[Northolt tube station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Metroline]]
| N7 || [[Northolt tube station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N8 || [[Hainault, London|Hainault]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N8 || [[Hainault, London|Hainault]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
|-
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| N9 || [[Heathrow Terminal 5]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
| N9 || [[Heathrow Terminal 5]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[Metroline]]
|-
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| N11 || [[Ealing Broadway station]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[London General]]
| N11 || [[Ealing Broadway station]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N15 || [[Romford Market]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Blue Triangle]]<br>[[London Central]]
| N15 || [[Romford Market]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N18 || [[Metroline#Harrow Weald (HD)|Harrow Weald bus garage]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
| N18 || [[Harrow Weald bus garage]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
|-
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| N19 || [[Clapham Junction railway station]] || [[Finsbury Park bus station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N19 || [[Clapham Junction railway station]] || [[Finsbury Park bus station]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N20 || [[Barnet Hospital]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Metroline]]
| N20 || [[Barnet Hospital]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N21 || [[Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath|Bexleyheath Shopping Centre]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London Central]]
| N21 || [[Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath|Bexleyheath Shopping Centre]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N22 || [[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]]|| [[Oxford Circus]] || [[London General]]
| N22 || [[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]]|| [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N25 || [[Ilford]] || [[Oxford Circus]] ||[[Stagecoach London]]
| N25 || [[Ilford]] || [[Oxford Circus]] ||[[Stagecoach London]]
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| N26 || [[Chingford railway station]] || [[London Victoria station]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N26 || [[Chingford railway station]] || [[London Victoria station]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N27 || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[Chalk Farm]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N27 || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[Chalk Farm]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
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| N28 || [[Camden Town]] || [[Southside Wandsworth]] || [[London Transit (bus company)|London Transit]]
| N28 || [[Camden Town]] || [[Southside Wandsworth]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N29 || [[Enfield Town]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N29 || [[Enfield Town]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N31 || [[Camden Town]] || [[Clapham Junction railway station]] || [[Metroline]]
| N31 || [[Camden Town]] || [[Clapham Junction railway station]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N32 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[London Victoria station]] || [[Metroline]]
| N32 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[London Victoria station]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N33 || [[Fulwell railway station]] || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
| N33<ref>{{cite web|title=Update from TfL on changed bus routes following the closure of Hammersmith Bridge|url=https://www.zacgoldsmith.com/news/update-tfl-changed-bus-routes-following-closure-hammersmith-bridge|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Zac Goldsmith|language=en|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129064447/https://www.zacgoldsmith.com/news/update-tfl-changed-bus-routes-following-closure-hammersmith-bridge|url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Fulwell railway station]] || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
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| N38 || [[Walthamstow bus station]] ||[[Victoria bus station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N38 || [[Walthamstow bus station]] ||[[Victoria bus station]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N41 || [[Tottenham Hale bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N41 || [[Tottenham Hale bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N44 || [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton railway station]]|| [[Aldwych]] || [[London General]]
| N44 || [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton railway station]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N53 || [[Plumstead railway station]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N53 || [[Plumstead railway station]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N55 || [[Woodford Wells]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N55 || [[Woodford Wells]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N63 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[London King's Cross railway station]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N63 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[London King's Cross railway station]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
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| N65 || [[Chessington World of Adventures]] || [[Ealing Broadway station]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
| N65 || [[Chessington World of Adventures]] || [[Ealing Broadway station]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
|-
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| N68 || [[Old Coulsdon]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N68 || [[Old Coulsdon]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
|-
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| N72 || [[East Acton]] ||[[Roehampton]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
| N72<ref>{{cite web|title=Update from TfL on changed bus routes following the closure of Hammersmith Bridge|url=https://www.zacgoldsmith.com/news/update-tfl-changed-bus-routes-following-closure-hammersmith-bridge|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Zac Goldsmith|language=en|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129064447/https://www.zacgoldsmith.com/news/update-tfl-changed-bus-routes-following-closure-hammersmith-bridge|url-status=live}}</ref> || [[East Acton]] ||[[Roehampton]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
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| N73 || [[Walthamstow bus station]] ||[[Oxford Circus]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N73 || [[Walthamstow bus station]] ||[[Oxford Circus]] || [[Arriva London]]
|-
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| N74 || [[Roehampton]] || [[Baker Street tube station]] || [[London General]]
| N74 || [[Roehampton]] || [[Baker Street tube station]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N83 || [[Ealing Hospital]] || [[Golders Green tube station]] || [[Metroline]]
| N83 || [[Ealing Hospital]] || [[Golders Green tube station]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N86 || [[Harold Hill]] || [[Stratford bus station]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N86 || [[Harold Hill]] || [[Stratford bus station]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N87 || [[Fairfield bus station]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[London General]]
| N87 || [[Fairfield bus station]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N89 || [[Erith]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London Central]]
| N89 || [[Erith]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N91 || [[Cockfosters tube station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London General]]
| N91 || [[Cockfosters tube station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N97 || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London General]]
| N97 || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N98 || [[Stanmore tube station]] || [[Red Lion Square]] || [[Metroline]]
| N98 || [[Stanmore tube station]] || [[Red Lion Square]] || [[Metroline]]
|-
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| N109 || [[Croydon]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N109 || [[Croydon]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
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| N113 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Metroline]]
| N113 || [[Edgware bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Metroline]]
|-
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| N133 || [[Morden tube station]] || [[Liverpool Street bus station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N133 || [[Morden tube station]] || [[Liverpool Street bus station]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
|-
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| N136 || [[Chislehurst]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[London Central]]
| N136 || [[Chislehurst]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N137 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N137 || [[Crystal Palace bus station]] || [[Oxford Circus]] || [[Arriva London]]
|-
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| N140 || [[Metroline#Harrow Weald (HD)|Harrow Weald bus garage]] || [[Heathrow Central bus station]]|| [[Metroline]]
| N140 || [[Harrow Weald bus garage]] || [[Heathrow Central bus station]] || [[Metroline]]
|-
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| N155 || [[Morden tube station]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[London General]]
| N155 || [[Morden tube station]] || [[Aldwych]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
|-
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| N171 || [[Hither Green railway station]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[London Central]]
| N171 || [[Hither Green railway station]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N199 || [[St Mary Cray railway station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N199 || [[St Mary Cray railway station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N205 || [[Leyton]] || [[Paddington]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N205 || [[Leyton]] || [[Paddington]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N207 || [[Uxbridge tube station]] || [[Bloomsbury Square]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N207 || [[Uxbridge tube station]] || [[Bloomsbury Square]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
|-
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| N242 || [[Homerton University Hospital]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N242 || [[Homerton University Hospital]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N250 || [[Brixton]] || [[Fairfield Halls]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N250 || [[Brixton]] || [[Fairfield Halls]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N253 || [[Aldgate bus station]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N253 || [[Aldgate bus station]] || [[Tottenham Court Road station]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N266 || [[Brent Cross bus station]] || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[London United Busways|London United]]
| N266 || [[Brent Cross bus station]] || [[Hammersmith bus station]] || [[RATP Dev Transit London]]
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| N271 || [[Finsbury Square]] || [[Tally Ho Corner]] || [[Metroline]]
| N271 || [[Finsbury Square]] || [[Tally Ho Corner]] || [[Metroline]]
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| N277 || [[Cubitt Town]] || [[Angel, London|Angel Islington]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N277 || [[Cubitt Town]] || [[Islington]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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| N279 || [[Waltham Cross]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
| N279 || [[Waltham Cross]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Arriva London]]
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| N343 || [[New Cross Gate]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[London Central]]
| N343 || [[New Cross Gate]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Go-Ahead London]]
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| N381 || [[Peckham]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[Abellio London]]
| N381 || [[Peckham]] || [[Whitehall]] || [[Transport UK London Bus]]
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| N550 || [[Canning Town bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
| N550 || [[Canning Town bus station]] || [[Trafalgar Square]] || [[Stagecoach London]]
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Route N1 commenced operating on 28 June 1995 between [[Selkent#Plumstead (PD)|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.<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N1 commenced operating on 28 June 1995 between [[Selkent#Plumstead (PD)|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.<ref name=NightBuses/>


In October 2009, East Thames Buses was sold to [[London General]], which included a five-year contract to operate route N1.<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>
In October 2009, East Thames Buses was sold to [[London General|Go-Ahead London]], which included a five-year contract to operate route N1.<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N1 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N1 Route N1 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N1 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N1 Route N1 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Thamesmead]]
*[[Thamesmead]]
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Route N2 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between [[West Norwood railway station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N2 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between [[West Norwood railway station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
;Route
Route N2 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N2 Route N2 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N2 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N2 Route N2 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
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Route N3 was included in the sale of Connex to [[Travel London]] in February 2004<ref name=DT270204>[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</ref> which in turn was sold to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509>[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</ref><ref name=Abellio210509>[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</ref> [[New Routemaster]]s commenced operating route N3 on 8 February 2016.
Route N3 was included in the sale of Connex to [[Travel London]] in February 2004<ref name=DT270204>[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</ref> which in turn was sold to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509>[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</ref><ref name=Abellio210509>[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</ref> [[New Routemaster]]s commenced operating route N3 on 8 February 2016.


;Current route
;Route
Route N3 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N3 Route N3 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N3 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N3 Route N3 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Bromley North railway station|Bromley North station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Bromley North railway station|Bromley North station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
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Route N5 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between [[Edgware tube station|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>London bus contract changes announced ''[[Coach & Bus Week]]'' issue 1420 19 November 2019 page 10</ref>
Route N5 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between [[Edgware tube station|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>London bus contract changes announced ''[[Coach & Bus Week]]'' issue 1420 19 November 2019 page 10</ref>


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;Route
Route N5 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N5 Route N5 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N5 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N5 Route N5 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
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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<ref>[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</ref><ref>"Route 7 change reveals increased tendering competition" ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 625 April 2007 page 20</ref> who commenced a further contract on 21 June 2014.<ref>[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</ref> In October 2014 it was withdrawn between [[Oxford Circus tube station|Oxford Circus station]] and Russell Square.
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<ref>[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</ref><ref>"Route 7 change reveals increased tendering competition" ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 625 April 2007 page 20</ref> who commenced a further contract on 21 June 2014.<ref>[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</ref> In October 2014 it was withdrawn between [[Oxford Circus tube station|Oxford Circus station]] and Russell Square.


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;Route
Route N7 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N7 Route N7 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N7 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N7 Route N7 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Northolt tube station|Northolt station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Northolt tube station|Northolt station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 270: Line 271:
[https://web.archive.org/web/20160127091335/http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_feb_14_lo Tender News] ''Bus Talk'' issue 26 February 2014</ref><ref>[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</ref>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20160127091335/http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_feb_14_lo Tender News] ''Bus Talk'' issue 26 February 2014</ref><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
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Route N8 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N8 Route N8 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N8 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N8 Route N8 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Hainault, London|Hainault]] ''The Lowe''
*[[Hainault, London|Hainault]] ''The Lowe''
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==N9==
==N9==
Route N9 commenced operating on 25 February 1994 between [[Kingston upon Thames|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.<ref>[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</ref> Route N9 has been operated by [[London United Busways|London United]] since its inception.<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N9 commenced operating on 25 February 1994 between [[Kingston upon Thames|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.<ref>[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</ref> Route N9 has been operated by [[London United Busways|London United]] since its inception. On 27 January 2024, this route was transferred to [[Metroline]] from their Brentford garage.<ref name=NightBuses/>


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;Route
Route N9 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N9 Route N9 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N9 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N9 Route N9 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Heathrow Terminal 5]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Heathrow Terminal 5]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 320: Line 321:
Route N10 commenced operating on 29 September 2001 between [[Richmond, London|Richmond]] and [[Archway tube station|Archway station]] replacing route N9 between Richmond and [[Hammersmith bus station]]. Initially operated by [[London United Busways|London United]] on 3 September 2004, the route passed to [[First London]]. At the same time, the route was withdrawn between [[London King's Cross railway station|King's Cross station]] and Archway, being replaced by route N390. On 29 January 2010 route N10 was withdrawn and replaced by routes [[London Buses route 10|10]] and [[London Buses route 33|33]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
Route N10 commenced operating on 29 September 2001 between [[Richmond, London|Richmond]] and [[Archway tube station|Archway station]] replacing route N9 between Richmond and [[Hammersmith bus station]]. Initially operated by [[London United Busways|London United]] on 3 September 2004, the route passed to [[First London]]. At the same time, the route was withdrawn between [[London King's Cross railway station|King's Cross station]] and Archway, being replaced by route N390. On 29 January 2010 route N10 was withdrawn and replaced by routes [[London Buses route 10|10]] and [[London Buses route 33|33]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


;Former route
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Route N10 operated via these primary locations:
Route N10 operated via these primary locations:
*[[Richmond, London|Richmond]]
*[[Richmond, London|Richmond]]
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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 Busways|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 [[London Buses route 297|route 297]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
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 Busways|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 [[London Buses route 297|route 297]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


On 23 November 2022, it was announced that route N11 would be rerouted to run to [[Whitehall]] instead of Liverpool Street following a successful consultation. The withdrawn section of the route will continue to be covered by an extended route N26. This change was implemented on 29 April 2023.<ref name=TfL231122>{{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}}</ref><ref name=clchanges2023>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref name=TfL231122>{{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}}</ref><ref name=clchanges2023>{{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}}</ref>


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;Route
Route N11 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N11 Route N11 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N11 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N11 Route N11 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Ealing Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Ealing Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 347: Line 348:
*[[Acton Town tube station|Acton Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Acton Town tube station|Acton Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Turnham Green tube station|Turnham Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Turnham Green tube station|Turnham Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Charing Cross Hospital]]
*[[Charing Cross Hospital]]
*[[Fulham Broadway tube station|Fulham Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Fulham Broadway tube station|Fulham Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 361: Line 362:
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.<ref name=NightBuses/> It ceased on 1 April 2017 when [[London Buses route 13|route 13]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref>[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</ref>
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.<ref name=NightBuses/> It ceased on 1 April 2017 when [[London Buses route 13|route 13]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref>[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</ref>


;Former route
;Route
Route N13 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160416172405/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n13/ Route N13 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N13 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160416172405/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n13/ Route N13 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[North Finchley bus station]]
*[[North Finchley bus station]]
Line 380: Line 381:
Route N15 commenced operating on 15 July 1995 between [[Becontree Heath]] and [[Paddington railway station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/> 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 [[London Buses route 159|route 159]].<ref>[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</ref> In May 2013 the route was withdrawn between [[Trafalgar Square]] and Regent Street.<ref>[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</ref>
Route N15 commenced operating on 15 July 1995 between [[Becontree Heath]] and [[Paddington railway station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/> 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 [[London Buses route 159|route 159]].<ref>[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</ref> In May 2013 the route was withdrawn between [[Trafalgar Square]] and Regent Street.<ref>[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</ref>


Having been operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]] since its inception, it was taken over by [[Blue Triangle]] 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 [[London Central]]'s [[Camberwell bus garage]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516111007/https://www.goaheadlondon.com/news/post/tender-news Tender News] Go-Ahead London 28 March 2017</ref>
Having been operated by [[East London (bus company)|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]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516111007/https://www.goaheadlondon.com/news/post/tender-news Tender News] Go-Ahead London 28 March 2017</ref>


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;Route
Route N15 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N15 Route N15 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N15 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N15 Route N15 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Romford Market]]
*[[Romford Market]]
*[[Romford railway station|Romford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Romford railway station|Romford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*Becontree Heath bus station
*[[Barking station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Barking station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Canning Town bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Canning Town bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 408: Line 408:
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 [[London Buses route 16|route 16]]. This change was implemented on 29 April 2023.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />
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 [[London Buses route 16|route 16]]. This change was implemented on 29 April 2023.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />


;Former route
;Route
Route N16 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230404012718/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N16 Route N16 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N16 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230404012718/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N16 Route N16 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 429: Line 429:
Route N18 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between [[Sudbury, London|Sudbury]] and [[Liverpool Street railway station|Liverpool Street station]]. In April 1985 it was extended from Sudbury to [[Harrow Weald]] via [[Edgware bus station|Edgware]] at its outer end and curtailed from Liverpool Street to [[Aldwych]] at its inner end.<ref name=NightBuses/> Having been operated by [[First London]] since privatisation, it was included in the sale of [[Metroline#Willesden Junction (WJ)|Willesden Junction garage]] to [[Metroline]] in June 2013.<ref name=BBC090413>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22079937 Aberdeen firm FirstGroup sells off depots for £80m] [[BBC News]] 9 April 2013</ref><ref name=BCP090413>[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</ref> In November 2017 operation of the route passed to [[London United Busways|London United]].<ref>Stagecoach lose out in bus tendering ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1285 5 April 2017</ref>
Route N18 commenced operating on 13 April 1984 between [[Sudbury, London|Sudbury]] and [[Liverpool Street railway station|Liverpool Street station]]. In April 1985 it was extended from Sudbury to [[Harrow Weald]] via [[Edgware bus station|Edgware]] at its outer end and curtailed from Liverpool Street to [[Aldwych]] at its inner end.<ref name=NightBuses/> Having been operated by [[First London]] since privatisation, it was included in the sale of [[Metroline#Willesden Junction (WJ)|Willesden Junction garage]] to [[Metroline]] in June 2013.<ref name=BBC090413>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22079937 Aberdeen firm FirstGroup sells off depots for £80m] [[BBC News]] 9 April 2013</ref><ref name=BCP090413>[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</ref> In November 2017 operation of the route passed to [[London United Busways|London United]].<ref>Stagecoach lose out in bus tendering ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1285 5 April 2017</ref>


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;Route
Route N18 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N18 Route N18 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N18 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N18 Route N18 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Metroline#Harrow Weald (HD)|Harrow Weald bus garage]]
*[[Harrow Weald bus garage]]
*[[Harrow & Wealdstone station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Harrow & Wealdstone station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Harrow-on-the-Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Harrow-on-the-Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 452: Line 452:
Route N19 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] and [[Finsbury Park railway station|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,<ref>[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</ref> before it returned to Arriva operation in April 2017.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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 2016</ref><ref>Tender News ''Bus Talk'' issue 42 October 2016 page 12</ref>
Route N19 commenced operating on 28 October 1989 between [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] and [[Finsbury Park railway station|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,<ref>[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</ref> before it returned to Arriva operation in April 2017.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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 2016</ref><ref>Tender News ''Bus Talk'' issue 42 October 2016 page 12</ref>


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;Route
Route N19 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N19 Route N19 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N19 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N19 Route N19 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 470: Line 470:
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.<ref name=NightBuses/>
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.<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
;Route
Route N20 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N20 Route N20 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N20 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N20 Route N20 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Barnet Hospital]]
*[[Barnet Hospital]]
Line 488: Line 488:


==N21==
==N21==
;Current route
Night Bus Route N21 is the night service for [[London Buses route 21|route 21]] between Bank and Lewisham, and – until 10 October 2009 – for [[London Buses route 233|route 233]] between Eltham and Foots Cray, for [[London Buses route 51|route 51]] between Blackfen and Foots Cray and for [[London Buses route 321|route 321]] between New Cross Gate and Eltham and Sidcup (police station) and Foots Cray.

The N21 was introduced to provide a night service over the original route 21 between Central London and Sidcup (Foots Cray), but with a deviation via Avery Hill and Blackfen, to serve the University of Greenwich, which provides the route with steady patronage between there and Central London throughout the week. It originally operated from Victoria to Foots Cray on its current route, but on Friday and Saturday nights some journeys ran via New Eltham and Mottingham, terminating at Sidcup. In 1999 the route was restructured again: the extra weekend journeys via New Eltham were revised to operate from Eltham to Chislehurst via Mottingham and was extended to run every night (not just at weekends). The original service to Foots Cray via Blackfen and Sidcup remained unchanged. Changes to the frequency meant buses running every 30 minutes between Victoria and Eltham then every 60 minutes to Chislehurst and Foots Cray respectively.

In 2002, the Chislehurst journeys were withdrawn and run through to Foots Cray instead, providing a 30-minute service over the whole route. The route was also shortened to start and terminate at Trafalgar Square as opposed to Victoria. On Friday and Saturday nights, demand was such that extras were introduced between Eltham High Street and Trafalgar Square, combined with the Foots Cray buses providing a 15-minute service over that section of route. With the withdrawal of the Chislehurst services, Mottingham and Chislehurst were without a night bus route until February 2008 when the N136 was introduced (replacing parts of the N36).

The route was further amended on 10 October 2009, and withdrawn between Blackfen and Sidcup, instead running to Bexleyheath via Blendon, Bridgen and Old Bexley along the established day route 132. The night service to Sidcup was simultaneously replaced by a 24-hour service on route 321, restoring a night service to New Eltham after an absence of 10 years. On 27 May 2017, the route was transferred to London Central.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170601190440/http://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-service-changes.pdf Bus Service Changes 5 May to 16 June 2017] Transport for London 19 May 2017</ref>

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Route N21 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N21 Route N21 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N21 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N21 Route N21 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath|Bexleyheath Shopping Centre]]
*[[Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath|Bexleyheath Shopping Centre]]
Line 514: Line 506:


==N22==
==N22==
Route N22 commenced operating on 24 November 2000 between [[Richmond, London|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 upon Thames|Kingston]]. On 3 June 2006, it was withdrawn curtailed from Kingston to [[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]]. It has always been operated by [[London General]].<ref name=NightBuses/> On 16 July 2017, the route was withdrawn between [[Green Park]] and Piccadilly Circus and diverted to [[Oxford Circus]] via [[Berkeley Square]], partly replacing [[London Buses route C2|route C2]].<ref>[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</ref>
Route N22 commenced operating on 24 November 2000 between [[Richmond, London|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 upon Thames|Kingston]]. On 3 June 2006, it was withdrawn curtailed from Kingston to [[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]]. It has always been operated by [[London General]] (now Go-Ahead London).<ref name=NightBuses/> On 16 July 2017, the route was withdrawn between [[Green Park]] and Piccadilly Circus and diverted to [[Oxford Circus]] via [[Berkeley Square]], partly replacing [[London Buses route C2|route C2]].<ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N22 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N22 Route N22 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N22 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N22 Route N22 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]] ''Stanley Road''
*[[Fulwell, London|Fulwell]] ''Stanley Road''
Line 538: Line 530:


==N25==
==N25==
Route N25 commenced operation on 15 July 1995 between [[Romford railway station|Romford station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. Initially operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]], upon being re-tendered it passed to [[First London]] on 26 July 1999. It ceased on 26 June 2004, when [[London Buses route 25|route 25]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> Route N25 was reintroduced on 1 December 2018 when route 25 ceased to be a 24-hour route with [[Tower Transit]] operating it.<ref>[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</ref> Upon being re-tendered, it was taken over by East London on 23 May 2020.<ref>Success for Stagecoach in London ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1404 30 July 2019 page 7</ref>
Route N25 commenced operation on 15 July 1995 between [[Romford railway station|Romford station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. Initially operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]], upon being re-tendered it passed to [[First London]] on 26 July 1999. It ceased on 26 June 2004, when [[London Buses route 25|route 25]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> Route N25 was reintroduced on 1 December 2018 when route 25 ceased to be a 24-hour route with [[Tower Transit]] operating it.<ref>[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</ref> Upon being re-tendered, it was taken over by Stagecoach London on 23 May 2020.<ref>Success for Stagecoach in London ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1404 30 July 2019 page 7</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N25 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N25 Route N25 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N25 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N25 Route N25 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Ilford]]
*[[Ilford]]
Line 570: Line 562:
On 23 November 2022, it was announced that a proposed extension of route N26 to [[London Victoria station|Victoria]], in line with a revised (daytime) route 26, would be going ahead following a consultation; it was implemented on 29 April 2023.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />
On 23 November 2022, it was announced that a proposed extension of route N26 to [[London Victoria station|Victoria]], in line with a revised (daytime) route 26, would be going ahead following a consultation; it was implemented on 29 April 2023.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />


;Current route
;Route
Route N26 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N26 Route N26 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N26 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N26 Route N26 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
Line 593: Line 585:
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 [[London Buses route 27|route 27]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> It resumed on 9 March 2019 when route 27 ceased to be a 24-hour route, this time being operated by [[London United Busways|London United]].<ref>[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</ref> On 9 November 2019, it was taken over by [[Abellio London]].<ref>Abellio, Stagecoach gain in TfL tender results ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1387 2 April 2019</ref>
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 [[London Buses route 27|route 27]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> It resumed on 9 March 2019 when route 27 ceased to be a 24-hour route, this time being operated by [[London United Busways|London United]].<ref>[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</ref> On 9 November 2019, it was taken over by [[Abellio London]].<ref>Abellio, Stagecoach gain in TfL tender results ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1387 2 April 2019</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N27 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N27 Route N27 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N27 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N27 Route N27 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 611: Line 603:
{{London bus corridor N28 and N31|inline=}}
{{London bus corridor N28 and N31|inline=}}
Route N28 commenced operating on 29 May 1999 between [[Camden Town]] and [[Southside Wandsworth]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N28 commenced operating on 29 May 1999 between [[Camden Town]] and [[Southside Wandsworth]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
On 24 July 2023, the route was diverted via [[King's Road]] and [[Battersea Bridge]] and terminating at [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] from 24 July until 29 July due to [[Wandsworth Bridge]] being closed.<ref>{{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 London Borough Council]]|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 London Borough Council]]|language=en}}</ref>
On 24 July 2023, the route was diverted via [[King's Road]] and [[Battersea Bridge]] and terminating at [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] from 24 July until 29 July due to [[Wandsworth Bridge]] being closed.<ref>{{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 London Borough Council|Wandsworth Council]]|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 London Borough Council|Wandsworth Council]]|language=en}}</ref>


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;Route
Route N28 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N28 Route N28 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N28 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N28 Route N28 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Mornington Crescent tube station|Mornington Crescent station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Mornington Crescent tube station|Mornington Crescent station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 637: Line 629:
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 O530]]G articulated buses introduced. On 26 November 2011 it was converted back to double deck operation.<ref name=NightBuses/>
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 O530]]G articulated buses introduced. On 26 November 2011 it was converted back to double deck operation.<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
;Route
Route N29 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N29 Route N29 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N29 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N29 Route N29 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Enfield Town]]
*[[Enfield Town]]
Line 660: Line 652:
On 29 May 1999, the route was diverted to terminate at [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]]. It was converted back to double decker operation in June 2004 with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was included in the June 2013 sale of First London's [[Tower Transit#Westbourne Park (X)|Westbourne Park]] to [[Tower Transit]].<ref name=First090413>[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</ref><ref name=CBW160413>[https://cbwmagazine.com/first-confirms-london-sell-off/ First confirms London sell-off] ''Coach & Bus Week'' 16 April 2013</ref> Upon being re-tendered, on 28 April 2018 the route passed to [[Metroline]].<ref>[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 2017</ref><ref>Latest tendered service awards ''Buses'' issue 751 October 2017 page 21</ref>
On 29 May 1999, the route was diverted to terminate at [[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]]. It was converted back to double decker operation in June 2004 with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was included in the June 2013 sale of First London's [[Tower Transit#Westbourne Park (X)|Westbourne Park]] to [[Tower Transit]].<ref name=First090413>[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</ref><ref name=CBW160413>[https://cbwmagazine.com/first-confirms-london-sell-off/ First confirms London sell-off] ''Coach & Bus Week'' 16 April 2013</ref> Upon being re-tendered, on 28 April 2018 the route passed to [[Metroline]].<ref>[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 2017</ref><ref>Latest tendered service awards ''Buses'' issue 751 October 2017 page 21</ref>


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;Route
Route N31 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N31 Route N31 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N31 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N31 Route N31 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 680: Line 672:
Route N32 commenced operating on 29 April 2023 between [[Edgware bus station]] and [[London Victoria station|Victoria station]] when route N16 was renumbered to route N32 as part of the Central London bus changes.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />
Route N32 commenced operating on 29 April 2023 between [[Edgware bus station]] and [[London Victoria station|Victoria station]] when route N16 was renumbered to route N32 as part of the Central London bus changes.<ref name=TfL231122 /><ref name=clchanges2023 />


;Current route
;Route
Route N32 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N32 Route N32 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N32 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N32 Route N32 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 701: Line 693:
Route N33 commenced operating on 18 May 2019 between [[Fulwell railway station|Fulwell station]] and [[Hammersmith bus station]] with the curtailment of [[London Buses route 33|route 33]] due to the closure of [[Hammersmith Bridge]].<ref name=TfL070619>[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</ref>
Route N33 commenced operating on 18 May 2019 between [[Fulwell railway station|Fulwell station]] and [[Hammersmith bus station]] with the curtailment of [[London Buses route 33|route 33]] due to the closure of [[Hammersmith Bridge]].<ref name=TfL070619>[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</ref>


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Route N33 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n33 Route N33 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N33 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n33 Route N33 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Fulwell railway station|Fulwell station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Fulwell railway station|Fulwell station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 715: Line 707:
Route N35 commenced on 26 April 1997 between [[Clapham Junction railway station|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]].<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to [[Abellio London]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/> It ceased on 30 April 2016 when [[London Buses route 35|route 35]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref>[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</ref>
Route N35 commenced on 26 April 1997 between [[Clapham Junction railway station|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]].<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to [[Abellio London]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/> It ceased on 30 April 2016 when [[London Buses route 35|route 35]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref>[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</ref>


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Route N35 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160416182756/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n35/ Route N35 map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N35 operated via these primary locations:<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160416182756/https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n35/ Route N35 map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Clapham Junction railway station|Clapham Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Brixton railway station|Brixton]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Brixton tube station|Brixton station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Loughborough Junction railway station|Loughborough Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Loughborough Junction railway station|Loughborough Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Camberwell]]
*[[Camberwell]]
*[[Elephant & Castle railway station|Elephant & Castle station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Elephant & Castle tube station|Elephant & Castle station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[London Bridge railway station|London Bridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[London Bridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Old Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Old Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Clerkenwell]]
*[[Clerkenwell]]
*[[Tottenham Court Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Tottenham Court Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


Line 733: Line 725:
Route N38 commenced operating on 14 July 1995 as a half hourly service between [[Trafalgar Square]] and [[Chingford Mount]] with hourly bifurcation to [[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]] and [[Chingford Hatch]], replacing most of Route N96. Initially operated by [[East London (bus company)|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N38 commenced operating on 14 July 1995 as a half hourly service between [[Trafalgar Square]] and [[Chingford Mount]] with hourly bifurcation to [[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]] and [[Chingford Hatch]], replacing most of Route N96. Initially operated by [[East London (bus company)|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


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;Route
Route N38 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N38 Route N38 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N38 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N38 Route N38 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Walthamstow bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Walthamstow bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 753: Line 745:
Route N41 commenced operation on 9 December 2000 between [[Tottenham Hale bus station]] and [[Archway tube station|Archway]]. On 5 February 2005 it extended from Archway to [[Trafalgar Square]]. It has always been operated by [[Arriva London]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N41 commenced operation on 9 December 2000 between [[Tottenham Hale bus station]] and [[Archway tube station|Archway]]. On 5 February 2005 it extended from Archway to [[Trafalgar Square]]. It has always been operated by [[Arriva London]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


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;Route
Route N41 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N41 Route N41 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N41 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N41 Route N41 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Tottenham Hale bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Tottenham Hale bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 771: Line 763:


==N44==
==N44==
Route N44 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between [[Sutton railway station (London)|Sutton station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. On 26 April 1996 it was extended to [[Aldwych]]. It has always been operated by [[London General]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N44 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between [[Sutton railway station (London)|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).<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N44 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N44 Route N44 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N44 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N44 Route N44 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Sutton railway station, London|Sutton station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Sutton railway station, London|Sutton station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Mitcham tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
*[[Mitcham tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
Line 793: Line 785:
Route N53 commenced operating on 27 October 1989 between [[Erith]] and [[Victoria bus station]]. On 28 July 1995 the route was extended at either end to [[Thamesmead]] and [[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 [[London Buses route 53|route 53]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 53 ceased to be a 24-hour service.<ref name=TfL070619/>
Route N53 commenced operating on 27 October 1989 between [[Erith]] and [[Victoria bus station]]. On 28 July 1995 the route was extended at either end to [[Thamesmead]] and [[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 [[London Buses route 53|route 53]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 53 ceased to be a 24-hour service.<ref name=TfL070619/>


;Current route
Route N53 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N53 Route N53 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N53 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N53 Route N53 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Plumstead station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Plumstead station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Plumstead Common]]
*[[Plumstead Common]]
Line 811: Line 803:


==N55==
==N55==
Route N55 commenced operating on 28 April 2001 between [[Whipps Cross]] and [[Oxford Circus tube station|Oxford Circus station]]. On 25 June 2004 it was extended from Whipps Cross to [[Woodford Wells]]. It has always been operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N55 commenced operating on 28 April 2001 between [[Whipps Cross]] and [[Oxford Circus tube station|Oxford Circus station]]. On 25 June 2004 it was extended from Whipps Cross to [[Woodford Wells]]. It has always been operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N55 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N55 Route N55 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N55 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N55 Route N55 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Woodford Wells]]
*[[Woodford Wells]]
*[[South Woodford tube station|South Woodford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[South Woodford tube station|South Woodford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 832: Line 824:


==N63==
==N63==
Route N63 commenced operating on 16 November 2002 between [[Crystal Palace bus station]] and [[London King's Cross railway station|King's Cross station]]. It is operated by [[Abellio London]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N63 commenced operating on 16 November 2002 between [[Crystal Palace bus station]] and [[London King's Cross railway station|King's Cross station]]. It is operated by [[Transport UK London Bus]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N63 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N63 Route N63 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N63 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N63 Route N63 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
*[[Honor Oak]]
*[[Honor Oak]]
Line 854: Line 846:
Route N65 commenced operating on 31 August 2002 between [[Kingston upon Thames]] and [[Ealing Broadway railway station|Ealing Broadway station]]. It ceased on 24 January 2004 when [[London Buses route 65|route 65]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reintroduced on 25 October 2018 between [[Chessington World of Adventures]] and Ealing Broadway.<ref>[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</ref>
Route N65 commenced operating on 31 August 2002 between [[Kingston upon Thames]] and [[Ealing Broadway railway station|Ealing Broadway station]]. It ceased on 24 January 2004 when [[London Buses route 65|route 65]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reintroduced on 25 October 2018 between [[Chessington World of Adventures]] and Ealing Broadway.<ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N65 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N65 Route N65 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N65 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N65 Route N65 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Chessington World of Adventures]]
*[[Chessington World of Adventures]]
*[[Chessington South railway station|Chessington South station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Chessington South railway station|Chessington South station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 870: Line 862:


==N68==
==N68==
{{London bus corridor N68|inline=}}
{{London bus corridor SL6|inline=}}
Route N68 commenced operating on 27 March 1999 between [[Purley, London|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>London Central loses out in tender round ''Coach & Bus Week'' 1303 8 August 2017 page 7</ref>
Route N68 commenced operating on 27 March 1999 between [[Purley, London|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>London Central loses out in tender round ''Coach & Bus Week'' 1303 8 August 2017 page 7</ref>


;Current route
Route N68 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N68 Route N68 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N68 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N68 Route N68 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Old Coulsdon]]
*[[Old Coulsdon]]
*[[Coulsdon South railway station|Coulsdon South station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Coulsdon South railway station|Coulsdon South station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 902: Line 894:
Route N72 commenced operating on 5 September 1999 between [[East Acton]] and [[Roehampton]]. It ceased on 24 April 2004 when [[London Buses route 72|route 72]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> With the closure of [[Hammersmith Bridge]], it was reintroduced on 18 May 2019.<ref name=TfL070619/>
Route N72 commenced operating on 5 September 1999 between [[East Acton]] and [[Roehampton]]. It ceased on 24 April 2004 when [[London Buses route 72|route 72]] was converted to 24-hour operation.<ref name=NightBuses/> With the closure of [[Hammersmith Bridge]], it was reintroduced on 18 May 2019.<ref name=TfL070619/>


;Current route
Route N72 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N72 Route N72 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N72 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N72 Route N72 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[East Acton]]
*[[East Acton]]
*[[East Acton tube station|East Acton station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[East Acton tube station|East Acton station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 916: Line 908:


==N73==
==N73==
Route N73 commenced operating on 22 September 1989 between [[Walthamstow Central station]] and [[Victoria bus station]]. On 17 June 2017, it was cutback from Victoria to [[Oxford Circus]] being replaced by route 390.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N73 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73 Route N73 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N73 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N73 Route N73 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Walthamstow bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Walthamstow bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Blackhorse Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Blackhorse Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
Line 940: Line 932:
Route N74 commenced operating on 23 November 2002 between [[Roehampton]] and [[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N74 commenced operating on 23 November 2002 between [[Roehampton]] and [[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N74 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N74 Route N74 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N74 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N74 Route N74 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Roehampton]]
*[[Roehampton]]
*[[Putney railway station|Putney station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Putney railway station|Putney station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 958: Line 950:
It was reintroduced on 13 September 2016 when [[London Buses route 83|route 83]] was curtailed to only operate between [[Alperton tube station|Alperton]] and Golders Green stations and [[London Buses route 483|route 483]] introduced between Ealing Hospital and [[Harrow bus station]].<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>
It was reintroduced on 13 September 2016 when [[London Buses route 83|route 83]] was curtailed to only operate between [[Alperton tube station|Alperton]] and Golders Green stations and [[London Buses route 483|route 483]] introduced between Ealing Hospital and [[Harrow bus station]].<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N83 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N83 Route N83 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N83 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N83 Route N83 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Ealing Hospital]]
*[[Ealing Hospital]]
Line 976: Line 968:
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N86 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N86 Route N86 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N86 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N86 Route N86 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Harold Hill]]
*[[Harold Hill]]
*[[Gallows Corner]]
*[[Gallows Corner]]
Line 994: Line 986:
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N87 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N87 Route N87 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N87 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N87 Route N87 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Fairfield bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}}
*[[Fairfield bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}}
*[[New Malden]]
*[[New Malden]]
Line 1,013: Line 1,005:
Route N89 commenced operating on 28 June 2002 between [[Erith]] and [[Trafalgar Square]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N89 commenced operating on 28 June 2002 between [[Erith]] and [[Trafalgar Square]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N89 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N89 Route N89 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N89 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N89 Route N89 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Erith]]
*[[Erith]]
*[[Slade Green railway station|Slade Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Slade Green railway station|Slade Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,036: Line 1,028:


==N91==
==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 (transport company)#MTL London|MTL London]] since its inception, when re-tendered it passed to Capital Citibus on 31 January 1997. It passed with the Capital Citibus to [[First London]] in July 1998. When next tendered, it was awarded to [[Metroline]] from 6 February 2009.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
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 (transport company)#MTL London|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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N91 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N91 Route N91 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N91 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N91 Route N91 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Cockfosters tube station|Cockfosters station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Cockfosters tube station|Cockfosters station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Oakwood tube station|Oakwood station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Oakwood tube station|Oakwood station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 1,061: Line 1,053:
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 [[London Buses route N91|N91]] (to Cockfosters) or [[London Buses route N9|N9]] (to Heathrow). There is currently no night service for the Uxbridge branch. Operation of the route passed from [[London United Busways|London United]] to Tower Transit on 5 March 2016.<ref>Over 50 new electric buses on their way to London ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1198 21 July 2015 page 6</ref>
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 [[London Buses route N91|N91]] (to Cockfosters) or [[London Buses route N9|N9]] (to Heathrow). There is currently no night service for the Uxbridge branch. Operation of the route passed from [[London United Busways|London United]] to Tower Transit on 5 March 2016.<ref>Over 50 new electric buses on their way to London ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1198 21 July 2015 page 6</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N97 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N97 Route N97 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N97 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N97 Route N97 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hammersmith bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 1,076: Line 1,068:
Route N98 commenced operating on 19 August 1995 between [[Stanmore tube station|Stanmore station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. On 29 April 2000 the route was diverted at Oxford Circus to [[Red Lion Square]]. Initially operated by [[First London|CentreWest]], since 3 February 2001 it has been operated by [[Metroline]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N98 commenced operating on 19 August 1995 between [[Stanmore tube station|Stanmore station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. On 29 April 2000 the route was diverted at Oxford Circus to [[Red Lion Square]]. Initially operated by [[First London|CentreWest]], since 3 February 2001 it has been operated by [[Metroline]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N98 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N98 Route N98 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N98 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N98 Route N98 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Stanmore tube station|Stanmore station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Stanmore tube station|Stanmore station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Queensbury tube station|Queensbury station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Queensbury tube station|Queensbury station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Kingsbury tube station|Kingsbury station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Kingsbury tube station|Kingsbury station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Neasden]]
*[[Neasden]]
*[[Metroline#Willesden (AC)|Willesden Bus Garage]]
*[[Willesden bus garage]]
*[[Kilburn High Road railway station|Kilburn High Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Kilburn High Road railway station|Kilburn High Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Maida Vale tube station|Maida Vale station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Maida Vale tube station|Maida Vale station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 1,095: Line 1,087:
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 tube station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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 2014</ref><ref>Abellio continues its winning streak ''Buses'' issue 711 June 2014 page 19</ref>
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 tube station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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 2014</ref><ref>Abellio continues its winning streak ''Buses'' issue 711 June 2014 page 19</ref>


;Current route
Route N109 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N109 Route N109 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N109 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N109 Route N109 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Croydon]] ''Library''
*[[Croydon]] ''Library''
*[[West Croydon bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|tram}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[West Croydon bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|tram}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,114: Line 1,106:
Route N113 commenced operating on 30 June 2012 between [[Edgware bus station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]] partly replacing route N13.<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>
Route N113 commenced operating on 30 June 2012 between [[Edgware bus station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]] partly replacing route N13.<ref>[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</ref><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N113 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N113 Route N113 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N113 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N113 Route N113 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Edgware bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 1,133: Line 1,125:
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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N133 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N133 Route N133 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N133 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N133 Route N133 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Morden tube station|Morden station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Morden tube station|Morden station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Mitcham tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
*[[Mitcham tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
Line 1,152: Line 1,144:


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


;Current route
Route N136 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N136 Route N136 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N136 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N136 Route N136 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Chislehurst]]
*[[Chislehurst]]
*[[Grove Park railway station|Grove Park station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Grove Park railway station|Grove Park station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,174: Line 1,166:
Route N137 commenced operating on 16 March 2001 between [[Crystal Palace bus station]] and [[Oxford Circus tube station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>
Route N137 commenced operating on 16 March 2001 between [[Crystal Palace bus station]] and [[Oxford Circus tube station|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.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N137 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N137 Route N137 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N137 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N137 Route N137 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
*[[Crystal Palace bus station]]
*[[Streatham Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Streatham Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,190: Line 1,182:


==N155==
==N155==
Route N155 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between [[Sutton railway station, London|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]] since its inception.<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N155 commenced operating on 18 August 1995 between [[Sutton railway station, London|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.<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N155 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N155 Route N155 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N155 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N155 Route N155 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Morden tube station|Morden station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Morden tube station|Morden station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Morden Road tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
*[[Morden Road tram stop]] {{rail-interchange|london|tram}}
Line 1,219: Line 1,211:
Route N171 commenced operating on 27 April 1996 between [[Hither Green railway station|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 [[London Buses route 171|171]] route.<ref name=NightBuses/>
Route N171 commenced operating on 27 April 1996 between [[Hither Green railway station|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 [[London Buses route 171|171]] route.<ref name=NightBuses/>


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


;Current route
;Route
Route N171 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N171 Route N171 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N171 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N171 Route N171 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Hither Green railway station|Hither Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Hither Green railway station|Hither Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,240: Line 1,232:
Route N199 commenced operating on 12 September 2015 between [[St Mary Cray railway station|St Mary Cray station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]] to replace discontinued night bus N47.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
Route N199 commenced operating on 12 September 2015 between [[St Mary Cray railway station|St Mary Cray station]] and [[Trafalgar Square]] to replace discontinued night bus N47.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>


;Current route
;Route
Route N199 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N199 Route N199 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N199 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N199 Route N199 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[St Mary Cray railway station|St Mary Cray station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[St Mary Cray railway station|St Mary Cray station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,269: Line 1,261:
Route N205 was introduced on 31 August 2013 when [[London Buses route 205|route 205]] ceased to be a 24-hour route. It has been operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]] since its inception.<ref>[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 2013</ref><ref>Six routes transfer in latest TfL tender results ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1375 8 January 2019 page 7</ref>
Route N205 was introduced on 31 August 2013 when [[London Buses route 205|route 205]] ceased to be a 24-hour route. It has been operated by [[East London (bus company)|East London]] since its inception.<ref>[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 2013</ref><ref>Six routes transfer in latest TfL tender results ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1375 8 January 2019 page 7</ref>


;Current route
Route N205 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N205 Route N205 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N205 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N205 Route N205 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Leyton]] ''Downsell Road''
*[[Leyton]] ''Downsell Road''
*[[Stratford City bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Stratford City bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,284: Line 1,276:


==N207==
==N207==
{{London bus corridor N207|inline=}}
{{London bus corridor SL8|inline=}}
Route N207 commenced operation on 11 October 1996 between [[Uxbridge tube station|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/> Having been operated by [[First London]] since privatisation, it was included in the sale of [[Metroline#Hayes (HS)|Hayes garage]] to [[Metroline]] in June 2013.<ref name=BBC090413/><ref name=BCP090413/> Upon being re-tendered, it passed to [[Abellio London]] on 6 April 2019.<ref>[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 2018</ref><ref>Metrobus and Abellio gain TfL contracts ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1351 17 July 2018 page 7</ref>
Route N207 commenced operation on 11 October 1996 between [[Uxbridge tube station|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]].<ref name=NightBuses/> Having been operated by [[First London]] since privatisation, it was included in the sale of [[Metroline#Hayes (HS)|Hayes garage]] to [[Metroline]] in June 2013.<ref name=BBC090413/><ref name=BCP090413/> Upon being re-tendered, it passed to [[Abellio London]] on 6 April 2019.<ref>[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 2018</ref><ref>Metrobus and Abellio gain TfL contracts ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1351 17 July 2018 page 7</ref>


;Current route
Route N207 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N207 Route N207 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N207 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N207 Route N207 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Uxbridge tube station|Uxbridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Uxbridge tube station|Uxbridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hillingdon]]
*[[Hillingdon]]
Line 1,311: Line 1,303:
Route N242 commenced operating on 31 January 2003 between [[Homerton University Hospital]] and [[Tottenham Court Road station]]. It ceased on 23 April 2004 when [[London Buses route 242|route 242]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 242 ceased to be a 24-hour service.<ref name=TfL070619/>
Route N242 commenced operating on 31 January 2003 between [[Homerton University Hospital]] and [[Tottenham Court Road station]]. It ceased on 23 April 2004 when [[London Buses route 242|route 242]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 242 ceased to be a 24-hour service.<ref name=TfL070619/>


;Current route
Route N242 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N242 Route N242 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N242 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N242 Route N242 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Homerton University Hospital]]
*[[Homerton University Hospital]]
*[[Hackney Central railway station|Hackney Central station]] {{rail-interchange|London|overground}}
*[[Hackney Central railway station|Hackney Central station]] {{rail-interchange|London|overground}}
*[[Shoreditch]]
*[[Shoreditch]]
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|London|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|London|overground}} {{rail-interchange|London|underground}} {{rail-interchange|London|rail}}
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|London|underground}} {{rail-interchange|London|overground}} {{rail-interchange|London|elizabeth}} {{rail-interchange|London|rail}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|London|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|London|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
*[[St Paul's tube station|St Paul's station]] {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
*[[St Paul's tube station|St Paul's station]] {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
Line 1,326: Line 1,318:
Route N250 commenced operating on 29 August 2003 between [[Brixton]] and [[Fairfield Halls]]. It ceased on 20 March 2004 when [[London Buses route 250|route 250]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> 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.<ref name=TfL070619/>
Route N250 commenced operating on 29 August 2003 between [[Brixton]] and [[Fairfield Halls]]. It ceased on 20 March 2004 when [[London Buses route 250|route 250]] was converted to a 24-hour service.<ref name=NightBuses/> 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.<ref name=TfL070619/>


;Current route
Route N250 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N250 Route N250 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N250 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N250 Route N250 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Brixton]] ''Stockwell Park Walk''
*[[Brixton]] ''Stockwell Park Walk''
*[[Brixton tube station|Brixton station]] {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
*[[Brixton tube station|Brixton station]] {{rail-interchange|London|underground}}
Line 1,343: Line 1,335:
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N253 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N253 Route N253 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N253 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N253 Route N253 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Aldgate bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|bus}}
*[[Aldgate bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Aldgate East tube station|Aldgate East station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Aldgate East tube station|Aldgate East station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Whitechapel station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
*[[Whitechapel station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
*[[Bethnal Green tube station|Bethnal Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Bethnal Green tube station|Bethnal Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Cambridge Heath railway station|Cambridge Heath station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Cambridge Heath railway station|Cambridge Heath station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
Line 1,359: Line 1,351:
*[[Camden Road railway station|Camden Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Camden Road railway station|Camden Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Camden Town tube station|Camden Town station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Euston bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Euston bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Tottenham Court Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Tottenham Court Road station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


Line 1,366: Line 1,358:
Route N271 commenced operating on 4 February 2023 between [[Finsbury Square]] and [[Tally Ho Corner]] following the withdrawal of daytime [[London Buses route 271|route 271]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230201212553/https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes] Bus Changes Transport for London 1 February 2023</ref>
Route N271 commenced operating on 4 February 2023 between [[Finsbury Square]] and [[Tally Ho Corner]] following the withdrawal of daytime [[London Buses route 271|route 271]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230201212553/https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes] Bus Changes Transport for London 1 February 2023</ref>


;Current route
Route N271 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N271 Route N271 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N271 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N271 Route N271 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Moorgate]] ''[[Finsbury Square]]''
*[[Moorgate]] ''[[Finsbury Square]]''
*[[Old Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Old Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,381: Line 1,373:


==N277==
==N277==
Route N277 commenced operating on 30 June 2018 between [[Cubitt Town]] and [[Angel, London|Angel Islington]].<ref>[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</ref>
Route N277 commenced operating on 30 June 2018 between [[Cubitt Town]] and [[Islington]].<ref>[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</ref>


;Current route
Route N277 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N277 Route N277 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N277 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N277 Route N277 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Cubitt Town]]
*[[Cubitt Town]] ''Asda''
*[[Mudchute DLR station|Mudchute station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Mudchute DLR station|Mudchute station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Canary Wharf tube station|Canary Wharf station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
*[[Canary Wharf tube station|Canary Wharf station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|elizabeth}}
Line 1,391: Line 1,383:
*[[Dalston Junction railway station|Dalston Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Dalston Junction railway station|Dalston Junction station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Angel tube station|Angel station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Angel tube station|Angel station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Angel, London|Angel Islington]]
*[[Islington]] ''White Lion Street''
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


Line 1,397: Line 1,389:
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>
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]].<ref name=NightBuses/>


;Current route
Route N279 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N279 Route N279 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N279 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N279 Route N279 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Waltham Cross railway station|Waltham Cross station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Waltham Cross railway station|Waltham Cross station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Edmonton Green railway station|Edmonton Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Edmonton Green railway station|Edmonton Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
Line 1,411: Line 1,403:


==N343==
==N343==
Route N343 commenced operating on 2 February 2001 between [[London Central#New Cross (NX)|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.<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the sale of Travel London to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/> Upon being re-tendered it returned to [[London Central]] on 13 February 2018.<ref>Successful TfL tender round for London Central - ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1299 11 July 2017 page 7</ref>
Route N343 commenced operating on 2 February 2001 between [[London Central#New Cross (NX)|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.<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the sale of Travel London to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/> Upon being re-tendered it returned to [[London Central|Go-Ahead London]] on 13 February 2018.<ref>Successful TfL tender round for London Central - ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1299 11 July 2017 page 7</ref>


;Current route
Route N343 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N343 Route N343 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N343 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N343 Route N343 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[New Cross Gate]]
*[[New Cross Gate]]
*[[Brockley]]
*[[Brockley]]
Line 1,429: Line 1,421:
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 Bus UK|Connex]] on 9 October 2004.<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the sale of Connex to [[Travel London]] in February 2004<ref name=DT270204/> which in turn was sold to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/>
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 Bus UK|Connex]] on 9 October 2004.<ref>[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</ref> It was included in the sale of Connex to [[Travel London]] in February 2004<ref name=DT270204/> which in turn was sold to [[Abellio London]] in May 2009.<ref name=NX210509/><ref name=Abellio210509/>


;Current route
Route N381 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N381 Route N381 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route N381 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/N381 Route N381 Map] Transport for London</ref>
;Route
*[[Peckham]]
*[[Peckham]]
*[[Surrey Quays railway station|Surrey Quays station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Surrey Quays railway station|Surrey Quays station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Canada Water station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Canada Water station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Rotherhithe railway station|Rotherhithe station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Rotherhithe railway station|Rotherhithe station]] {{rail-interchange|london|overground}}
*[[Bermondsey tube station|Bermondsey station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Bermondsey tube station|Bermondsey station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
Line 1,444: Line 1,436:


==N550==
==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 (bus company)|East London]], upon being re-tendered it was taken over by [[Tower Transit]] on 31 August 2013.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=Buses693>Contracts awards show an enthusiasm for night work ''Buses'' December 2012 page 18</ref> When next tendered it passed to [[HCT Group#London|CT Plus]] on 1 August 2018.<ref name=HCT131217>[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</ref>
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 (bus company)|East London]], upon being re-tendered it was taken over by [[Tower Transit]] on 31 August 2013.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=Buses693>Contracts awards show an enthusiasm for night work ''Buses'' December 2012 page 18</ref> When next tendered it passed to [[CT Plus]] on 1 August 2018.<ref name=HCT131217>[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</ref> It is now operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]].


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==N551==
==N551==
Route N551 commenced on 30 October 2008 between [[Gallions Reach Shopping Park]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. Initially operated by [[Docklands Buses]], upon being re-tendered it was taken over by [[Tower Transit]] on 31 August 2013.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=Buses693/> When next tendered it passed to [[HCT Group#London|CT Plus]] on 1 August 2018.<ref name=HCT131217/>
Route N551 commenced on 30 October 2008 between [[Gallions Reach Shopping Park]] and [[Trafalgar Square]]. Initially operated by [[Docklands Buses|Go-Ahead London]], upon being re-tendered it was taken over by [[Tower Transit]] on 31 August 2013.<ref name=NightBuses/><ref name=Buses693/> When next tendered it passed to [[CT Plus]] on 1 August 2018.<ref name=HCT131217/> It is now operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]].


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First London Alexander Dennis Enviro400 on route N26 in July 2011
London General Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL on route N11 in July 2014
Arriva London Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B5LH on route N29 in June 2014

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.[1][2][3]

History

The first night bus was introduced in 1913.[4] By 1920 there were two 'All Night Bus Services' in operation named the 94 and 94a running from 23:30 to 05:30.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

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.[7]

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.[7][8][9]

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.[10] 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.[11][12]

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.

Route Start End Operator
N1 Thamesmead Tottenham Court Road station Go-Ahead London
N2 Crystal Palace bus station Marylebone station Arriva London
N3 Bromley North railway station Oxford Circus Transport UK London Bus
N5 Edgware bus station Trafalgar Square RATP Dev Transit London
N7 Northolt tube station Oxford Circus Metroline
N8 Hainault Oxford Circus Stagecoach London
N9 Heathrow Terminal 5 Aldwych Metroline
N11 Ealing Broadway station Whitehall Go-Ahead London
N15 Romford Market Oxford Circus Go-Ahead London
N18 Harrow Weald bus garage Trafalgar Square RATP Dev Transit London
N19 Clapham Junction railway station Finsbury Park bus station Arriva London
N20 Barnet Hospital Trafalgar Square Metroline
N21 Bexleyheath Shopping Centre Trafalgar Square Go-Ahead London
N22 Fulwell Oxford Circus Go-Ahead London
N25 Ilford Oxford Circus Stagecoach London
N26 Chingford railway station London Victoria station Stagecoach London
N27 Hammersmith bus station Chalk Farm Transport UK London Bus
N28 Camden Town Southside Wandsworth Metroline
N29 Enfield Town Trafalgar Square Arriva London
N31 Camden Town Clapham Junction railway station Metroline
N32 Edgware bus station London Victoria station Metroline
N33 Fulwell railway station Hammersmith bus station RATP Dev Transit London
N38 Walthamstow bus station Victoria bus station Arriva London
N41 Tottenham Hale bus station Trafalgar Square Arriva London
N44 Sutton railway station Aldwych Go-Ahead London
N53 Plumstead railway station Whitehall Stagecoach London
N55 Woodford Wells Oxford Circus Stagecoach London
N63 Crystal Palace bus station London King's Cross railway station Transport UK London Bus
N65 Chessington World of Adventures Ealing Broadway station RATP Dev Transit London
N68 Old Coulsdon Tottenham Court Road station Transport UK London Bus
N72 East Acton Roehampton RATP Dev Transit London
N73 Walthamstow bus station Oxford Circus Arriva London
N74 Roehampton Baker Street tube station Go-Ahead London
N83 Ealing Hospital Golders Green tube station Metroline
N86 Harold Hill Stratford bus station Stagecoach London
N87 Fairfield bus station Aldwych Go-Ahead London
N89 Erith Trafalgar Square Go-Ahead London
N91 Cockfosters tube station Trafalgar Square Go-Ahead London
N97 Hammersmith bus station Trafalgar Square Go-Ahead London
N98 Stanmore tube station Red Lion Square Metroline
N109 Croydon Oxford Circus Transport UK London Bus
N113 Edgware bus station Trafalgar Square Metroline
N133 Morden tube station Liverpool Street bus station Transport UK London Bus
N136 Chislehurst Oxford Circus Go-Ahead London
N137 Crystal Palace bus station Oxford Circus Arriva London
N140 Harrow Weald bus garage Heathrow Central bus station Metroline
N155 Morden tube station Aldwych Go-Ahead London
N171 Hither Green railway station Tottenham Court Road station Go-Ahead London
N199 St Mary Cray railway station Trafalgar Square Stagecoach London
N205 Leyton Paddington Stagecoach London
N207 Uxbridge tube station Bloomsbury Square Transport UK London Bus
N242 Homerton University Hospital Tottenham Court Road station Stagecoach London
N250 Brixton Fairfield Halls Arriva London
N253 Aldgate bus station Tottenham Court Road station Arriva London
N266 Brent Cross bus station Hammersmith bus station RATP Dev Transit London
N271 Finsbury Square Tally Ho Corner Metroline
N277 Cubitt Town Islington Stagecoach London
N279 Waltham Cross Trafalgar Square Arriva London
N343 New Cross Gate Trafalgar Square Go-Ahead London
N381 Peckham Whitehall Transport UK London Bus
N550 Canning Town bus station Trafalgar Square Stagecoach London
N551 Gallions Reach Shopping Park Trafalgar Square Stagecoach 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.[7]

In October 2009, East Thames Buses was sold to Go-Ahead London, which included a five-year contract to operate route N1.[13][14][15]

Current route

Route N1 operates via these primary locations:[16]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N2 operates via these primary locations:[17]

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.[7]

Route N3 was included in the sale of Connex to Travel London in February 2004[18] which in turn was sold to Abellio London in May 2009.[19][20] New Routemasters commenced operating route N3 on 8 February 2016.

Current route

Route N3 operates via these primary locations:[21]

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.[7][22]

Current route

Route N5 operates via these primary locations:[23]

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[24][25] who commenced a further contract on 21 June 2014.[26] In October 2014 it was withdrawn between Oxford Circus station and Russell Square.

Current route

Route N7 operates via these primary locations:[27]

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.[7][28]

Route N8 has been operated by Stagecoach London since its inception. On 28 June 2014, a further contract commenced with New Routemasters.[29][30][31]

Current route

Route N8 operates via these primary locations:[32]

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.[33] 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.[7]

Current route

Route N9 operates via these primary locations:[34]

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.[7][35]

Former route

Route N10 operated via these primary locations:

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.[7]

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.[7][36]

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.[37][38]

Current route

Route N11 operates via these primary locations:[39]

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.[7] It ceased on 1 April 2017 when route 13 was converted to 24-hour operation.[40]

Former route

Route N13 operated via these primary locations:[41]

N15

Route 15 corridor
Route
Trafalgar Square London Underground
 15   15H 
Aldwych
Ludgate Circus National Rail
Tower Hill London Underground Docklands Light Railway National Rail
 15H 
Aldgate London Underground
 115 
Limehouse Docklands Light Railway National Rail
Blackwall Docklands Light Railway
 15 

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.[7] 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.[42] In May 2013 the route was withdrawn between Trafalgar Square and Regent Street.[43]

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.[44]

Current route

Route N15 operates via these primary locations:[45]

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.[7]

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.[37][38]

Former route

Route N16 operated via these primary locations:[46]

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.[7] Having been operated by First London since privatisation, it was included in the sale of Willesden Junction garage to Metroline in June 2013.[47][48] In November 2017 operation of the route passed to London United.[49]

Current route

Route N18 operates via these primary locations:[50]

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,[51] before it returned to Arriva operation in April 2017.[7][52][53]

Current route

Route N19 operates via these primary locations:[54]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N20 operates via these primary locations:[55]

N21

Current route

Route N21 operates via these primary locations:[56]

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).[7] 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.[57]

Current route

Route N22 operates via these primary locations:[58]

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.[7] Route N25 was reintroduced on 1 December 2018 when route 25 ceased to be a 24-hour route with Tower Transit operating it.[59] Upon being re-tendered, it was taken over by Stagecoach London on 23 May 2020.[60]

Current route

Route N25 operates via these primary locations:[61]

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.[7]

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.[37][38]

Current route

Route N26 operates via these primary locations:[62]

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.[7] It resumed on 9 March 2019 when route 27 ceased to be a 24-hour route, this time being operated by London United.[63] On 9 November 2019, it was taken over by Abellio London.[64]

Current route

Route N27 operates via these primary locations:[65]

N28

Routes N28 and N31 corridor
Route
Camden Town station London Underground
 N28   N31   31 
Chalk Farm station London Underground
Swiss Cottage station London Underground
South Hampstead station London Overground
Kilburn High Road station London Overground
Kilburn Park station London Underground
Maida Hill
The Chippenham
Westbourne Park station London Underground
Notting Hill Gate station London Underground
High Street Kensington station London Underground
Kensington (Olympia) station London Overground London Underground National Rail
West Kensington station London Underground
Fulham Broadway station London Underground
Imperial Wharf station London Overground National Rail
Wandsworth Bridge
Wandsworth Town station National Rail
Southside Wandsworth
 N28   28 

Route N28 commenced operating on 29 May 1999 between Camden Town and Southside Wandsworth.[7] 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.[66] 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.[67]

Current route

Route N28 operates via these primary locations:[68]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N29 operates via these primary locations:[69]

N31

Routes N28 and N31 corridor
Route
Camden Town station London Underground
 N28   N31   31 
Chalk Farm station London Underground
Swiss Cottage station London Underground
South Hampstead station London Overground
Kilburn High Road station London Overground
Kilburn Park station London Underground
Maida Hill
The Chippenham
Westbourne Park station London Underground
Notting Hill Gate station London Underground
High Street Kensington station London Underground
Kensington (Olympia) station London Overground London Underground National Rail
West Kensington station London Underground
Fulham Broadway station London Underground
Imperial Wharf station London Overground National Rail
Wandsworth Bridge
Wandsworth Town station National Rail
Southside Wandsworth
 N28   28 

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.[7]

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.[7] It was included in the June 2013 sale of First London's Westbourne Park to Tower Transit.[70][71] Upon being re-tendered, on 28 April 2018 the route passed to Metroline.[72][73]

Current route

Route N31 operates via these primary locations:[74]

N32

Route N32 corridor
Route
Edgware bus station London Buses London Underground
 N32   32 
Burnt Oak
Broadway
Colindale
West Hendon
Broadway
Staples Corner
 16  to Brent Park
Cricklewood
bus garage
Cricklewood
Broadway
Kilburn station London Underground
Brondesbury station London Overground
Kilburn High Road station London Overground

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.[37][38]

Current route

Route N32 operates via these primary locations:[75]

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.[76]

Current route

Route N33 operates via these primary locations:[77]

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.[78] It was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to Abellio London.[7][19][20] It ceased on 30 April 2016 when route 35 was converted to 24-hour operation.[79]

Former route

Route N35 operated via these primary locations:[80]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N38 operates via these primary locations:[81]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N41 operates via these primary locations:[82]

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).[7]

Current route

Route N44 operates via these primary locations:[83]

N53

Route N53 commenced operating on 27 October 1989 between Erith and Victoria bus station. On 28 July 1995 the route was extended at either end to Thamesmead and 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.[7] It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 53 ceased to be a 24-hour service.[76]

Current route

Route N53 operates via these primary locations:[84]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N55 operates via these primary locations:[85]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N63 operates via these primary locations:[86]

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.[7] It was reintroduced on 25 October 2018 between Chessington World of Adventures and Ealing Broadway.[87]

Current route

Route N65 operates via these primary locations:[88]

N68

Route SL6 corridor
Route
Russell Square
 SL6 
Holborn station London Underground
Aldwych
Waterloo station London Underground National Rail
 SL6  direct non-stop
Elephant and Castle
 468 
Camberwell Green
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
Herne Hill station National Rail
Tulse Hill station National Rail
 SL6  direct non-stop
West Norwood station National Rail
 68 
Upper Norwood
Selhurst Park
Thornton Heath
High Street
Wellesley Road tram stop Tramlink
East Croydon station Tramlink National Rail
South Croydon
South End  468 

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.[7][89]

Current route

Route N68 operates via these primary locations:[90]

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.[7] With the closure of Hammersmith Bridge, it was reintroduced on 18 May 2019.[76]

Current route

Route N72 operates via these primary locations:[91]

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.[7][92]

Current route

Route N73 operates via these primary locations:[93]

N74

Route N74 commenced operating on 23 November 2002 between Roehampton and Baker Street station.[7]

Current route

Route N74 operates via these primary locations:[94]

N83

Route N83 commenced operating on 13 September 2002 between Ealing Hospital and Golders Green station. Operated by First London, it ceased on 16 April 2004 when route 83 became a 24-hour service.[7]

It was reintroduced on 13 September 2016 when route 83 was curtailed to only operate between Alperton and Golders Green stations and route 483 introduced between Ealing Hospital and Harrow bus station.[95][96]

Current route

Route N83 operates via these primary locations:[97]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N86 operates via these primary locations:[98]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N87 operates via these primary locations:[99]

N89

Route N89 commenced operating on 28 June 2002 between Erith and Trafalgar Square.[7]

Current route

Route N89 operates via these primary locations:[100]

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.[7][101]

Current route

Route N91 operates via these primary locations:[102]

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.[103]

Current route

Route N97 operates via these primary locations:[104]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N98 operates via these primary locations:[105]

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.[7][106][107]

Current route

Route N109 operates via these primary locations:[108]

N113

Route N113 commenced operating on 30 June 2012 between Edgware bus station and Trafalgar Square partly replacing route N13.[109][110]

Current route

Route N113 operates via these primary locations:[111]

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.[7][112]

Current route

Route N133 operates via these primary locations:[113]

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.[7][114]

Current route

Route N136 operates via these primary locations:[115]

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.[7][116]

Current route

Route N137 operates via these primary locations:[117]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N155 operates via these primary locations:[118]

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.[7]

On 30 April 2011 it was rerouted back to Hither Green station.[119] It is operated by Go-Ahead London.

Current route

Route N171 operates via these primary locations:[120]

N199

Route N199 commenced operating on 12 September 2015 between St Mary Cray station and Trafalgar Square to replace discontinued night bus N47.[121]

Current route

Route N199 operates via these primary locations:[122]

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.[123][124]

Current route

Route N205 operates via these primary locations:[125]

N207

Route SL8 corridor
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 427  to Uxbridge (York Road)
Uxbridge station London Underground
 N207   SL8 
Uxbridge
The Greenway
Hillingdon Heath
Lees Road
Hayes End
Uxbridge Road
Uxbridge County Court
Hayes
the Grapes
Hayes Bypass
 207 
Southall
Trinity Road
 427  to Southall (Merrick Road)
Southall
North Road
Southall
Iron Bridge
Ealing Hospital
Hanwell
Broadway
West Ealing
Broadway
Ealing Broadway station London Underground Elizabeth Line National Rail
Ealing Common station London Underground
Acton Town Hall
Acton Central station London Overground
Acton Vale
Bromyard Avenue
Uxbridge Road
Adelaide Grove
Shepherd's Bush Market station London Underground
Shepherd's Bush stations London Underground London Overground National Rail

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.[7] Having been operated by First London since privatisation, it was included in the sale of Hayes garage to Metroline in June 2013.[47][48] Upon being re-tendered, it passed to Abellio London on 6 April 2019.[126][127]

Current route

Route N207 operates via these primary locations:[128]

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.[7] It was reinstated on 15 June 2019 when route 242 ceased to be a 24-hour service.[76]

Current route

Route N242 operates via these primary locations:[129]

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.[7] 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.[76]

Current route

Route N250 operates via these primary locations:[130]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N253 operates via these primary locations:[131]

N271

Route N271 commenced operating on 4 February 2023 between Finsbury Square and Tally Ho Corner following the withdrawal of daytime route 271.[132]

Current route

Route N271 operates via these primary locations:[133]

N277

Route N277 commenced operating on 30 June 2018 between Cubitt Town and Islington.[134]

Current route

Route N277 operates via these primary locations:[135]

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.[7]

Current route

Route N279 operates via these primary locations:[136]

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.[137] It was included in the sale of Travel London to Abellio London in May 2009.[19][20] Upon being re-tendered it returned to Go-Ahead London on 13 February 2018.[138]

Current route

Route N343 operates via these primary locations:[139]

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.[140] It was included in the sale of Connex to Travel London in February 2004[18] which in turn was sold to Abellio London in May 2009.[19][20]

Current route

Route N381 operates via these primary locations:[141]

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.[7][142] When next tendered it passed to CT Plus on 1 August 2018.[143] It is now operated by Stagecoach London.

Current route

Route N550 operates via these primary locations:[144]

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.[7][142] When next tendered it passed to CT Plus on 1 August 2018.[143] It is now operated by Stagecoach London.

Current route

Route N551 operates via these primary locations:[145]

See also

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  23. ^ Route N5 Map Transport for London
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  29. ^ Major Routes Retained & First New Bus for London Stagecoach 1 February 2014
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  32. ^ Route N8 Map Transport for London
  33. ^ Five bus routes to the new Terminal 5 Transport for London 18 March 2008
  34. ^ Route N9 Map Transport for London
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  40. ^ Bus Service Changes 11 March to 16 April 2017 Transport for London 24 March 2017
  41. ^ Route N13 Map Transport for London
  42. ^ Major changes to routes 15, N15, 159 and N159 Transport for London 24 August 2010
  43. ^ Bus routes 6, 15 and N15 Transport for London 13 August 2018
  44. ^ Tender News Go-Ahead London 28 March 2017
  45. ^ Route N15 Map Transport for London
  46. ^ Route N16 Map Transport for London
  47. ^ a b Aberdeen firm FirstGroup sells off depots for £80m BBC News 9 April 2013
  48. ^ a b First quits London bus business Bus & Coach Professional 9 April 2013
  49. ^ Stagecoach lose out in bus tendering Coach & Bus Week issue 1285 5 April 2017
  50. ^ Route N18 Map Transport for London
  51. ^ Bus tender results - Route 19/N19 Transport for London 27 June 2011
  52. ^ Bus tender results - Route 19/N19 Transport for London 25 August 2016
  53. ^ Tender News Bus Talk issue 42 October 2016 page 12
  54. ^ Route N19 Map Transport for London
  55. ^ Route N20 Map Transport for London
  56. ^ Route N21 Map Transport for London
  57. ^ Bus service changes 16 June to 28 July 2017 Transport for London 30 June 2017
  58. ^ Route N22 Map Transport for London
  59. ^ Permanent Bus Changes 2 November to 14 December 2018 Transport for London 26 November 2018
  60. ^ Success for Stagecoach in London Coach & Bus Week issue 1404 30 July 2019 page 7
  61. ^ Route N25 Map Transport for London
  62. ^ Route N26 Map Transport for London
  63. ^ Permanent Bus Changes 8 March to 19 April 2019 Transport for London 22 March 2019
  64. ^ Abellio, Stagecoach gain in TfL tender results Coach & Bus Week issue 1387 2 April 2019
  65. ^ Route N27 Map Transport for London
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  69. ^ Route N29 Map Transport for London
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  71. ^ First confirms London sell-off Coach & Bus Week 16 April 2013
  72. ^ Bus tender results - Route 31/N31 Transport for London 24 August 2017
  73. ^ Latest tendered service awards Buses issue 751 October 2017 page 21
  74. ^ Route N31 Map Transport for London
  75. ^ Route N32 Map Transport for London
  76. ^ a b c d e Permanent Bus Changes 12 April 2019 to 30 June 2019 Transport for London 7 June 2019
  77. ^ Route N33 Map Transport for London
  78. ^ Bus tender results - Route 35/N35 Transport for London 15 September 2008
  79. ^ Bus service proposal: 35 and N35 Transport for London 18 March 2016
  80. ^ Route N35 map Transport for London
  81. ^ Route N38 Map Transport for London
  82. ^ Route N41 Map Transport for London
  83. ^ Route N44 Map Transport for London
  84. ^ Route N53 Map Transport for London
  85. ^ Route N55 Map Transport for London
  86. ^ Route N63 Map Transport for London
  87. ^ Permanent Bus Changes 5 October to 16 November 2018 Transport for London 23 October 2018
  88. ^ Route N65 Map Transport for London
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  90. ^ Route N68 Map Transport for London
  91. ^ Route N72 Map Transport for London
  92. ^ Bus service changes 19 May to 30 June 2017 Transport for London 2 June 2017
  93. ^ Route N73 Map Transport for London
  94. ^ Route N74 Map Transport for London
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  98. ^ Route N86 Map Transport for London
  99. ^ Route N87 Map Transport for London
  100. ^ Route N89 Map Transport for London
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  102. ^ Route N91 Map Transport for London
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  104. ^ Route N97 Map Transport for London
  105. ^ Route N98 Map Transport for London
  106. ^ Bus tender results - Route 109/N109 Transport for London 17 April 2014
  107. ^ Abellio continues its winning streak Buses issue 711 June 2014 page 19
  108. ^ Route N109 Map Transport for London
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  111. ^ Route N113 Map Transport for London
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  113. ^ Route N133 Map Transport for London
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  115. ^ Route N136 Map Transport for London
  116. ^ Bus tender results - Route 137/N137 Transport for London 2 February 2004
  117. ^ Route N137 Map Transport for London
  118. ^ Route N155 Map Transport for London
  119. ^ Bus service proposal: route N171 Transport for London
  120. ^ Route N171 Map Transport for London
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  122. ^ Route N199 Map Transport for London
  123. ^ Have your say on proposals for bus services to serve the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Transport for London August 2013
  124. ^ Six routes transfer in latest TfL tender results Coach & Bus Week issue 1375 8 January 2019 page 7
  125. ^ Route N205 Map Transport for London
  126. ^ Bus tender results - Route 207/N207 Transport for London 11 July 2018
  127. ^ Metrobus and Abellio gain TfL contracts Coach & Bus Week issue 1351 17 July 2018 page 7
  128. ^ Route N207 Map Transport for London
  129. ^ Route N242 Map Transport for London
  130. ^ Route N250 Map Transport for London
  131. ^ Route N253 Map Transport for London
  132. ^ [1] Bus Changes Transport for London 1 February 2023
  133. ^ Route N271 Map Transport for London
  134. ^ Permanent Bus Changes 1 June to 13 July 2018 Transport for London 15 June 2018
  135. ^ Route N277 Map Transport for London
  136. ^ Route N279 Map Transport for London
  137. ^ Bus tender results - Route 343/N343 Transport for London 9 March 2005
  138. ^ Successful TfL tender round for London Central - Coach & Bus Week issue 1299 11 July 2017 page 7
  139. ^ Route N343 Map Transport for London
  140. ^ Bus tender results - Route 381/N381 Transport for London 15 March 2004
  141. ^ Route N381 Map Transport for London
  142. ^ a b Contracts awards show an enthusiasm for night work Buses December 2012 page 18
  143. ^ a b HCT wins three new London red bus routes HCT Group 13 December 2017
  144. ^ Route N550 Map Transport for London
  145. ^ Route N551 Map Transport for London