London Buses route 240

240
Overview
Operator	Metroline
Route
Start	Golders Green station
Via	Mill Hill East station Mill Hill Hendon
End	Edgware station

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

History

MCW Metrobus at Golders Green station in January 1981

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

Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by Metroline with a new contract commencing on 30 April 2005.^[2] Route 240 was retained by Metroline 18 August 2011 with Enviro 400s

Current route

Route 240 operates via these primary locations:^[3]

• Golders Green station bus station
• Hendon The Bell
• Mill Hill East station
• Mill Hill The Three Hammers
• Mill Hill Broadway station
• Edgware Hale Lane
• Edgware station bus station

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 Route 240 Transport for London 23 September 2004
3. Transport for London

External links

• Media related to London Buses route 240 at Wikimedia Commons