London Buses route 240

London Buses route 240 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. It runs between Golders Green and Edgware stations. The route is operated by Metroline.

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Metroline Alexander Dennis Enviro400 in June 2014
Overview
OperatorMetroline
Route
StartGolders Green station
ViaMill Hill East station
Mill Hill
Hendon
EndEdgware station

History
MCW Metrobus at Golders Green station in January 1981
Metroline Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7TL at Mill Hill East station in November 2007

Route 240 began in the 1930s between Golders Green and Edgware stations. It replaced the former London General Omnibus Company route 104. The only single-decker version of the LS (London Six) type bus ran on route 240.[1]

The route was kept by Metroline with a new contract starting on 30 April 2005.[2][3]

Current route

Route 240 operates via these main locations:[4]

  • Golders Green station bus station London Underground London Buses
  • Hendon The Bell
  • Mill Hill East station London Underground
  • Mill Hill Three Hammers Pub
  • Mill Hill Broadway station National Rail
  • Edgware Hale Lane
  • Edgware station bus station London Underground

References
  1. Graeme Bruce, J; Curtis, Colin (1977). The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development. London Transport. p. 46. ISBN 0853290830.
  2. "Bus tender results". TFL. 23 September 2004. Retrieved 3 June 2017. Transport for London 23 September 2004
  3. "Bus tender results". TFL. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2007.
  4. "240 Bus Route". TFL. Retrieved 3 June 2017.

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