London Buses route 245
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 245 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to First Centrewest.
s, replacing the former trolleybus route 645, and it ran from North Finchley to Stanmore
, via Finchley Central
, Golders Green
, Cricklewood
, West Hendon
, Colindale
, Edgware
, Stonegrove and Canons Park
.
In 1968, the weekend service was withdrawn, replaced by the 245A.
In 1969, the route was withdrawn between Colindale and Stanmore, the Edgware to Stanmore section replaced by the revised route 251
. In 1970, it was rerouted at Cricklewood via route 16
to Sudbury Town Station
, and also, withdrawn between Golders Green and North Finchley.
In 1978, the route was converted to double-deck operation, and a Sunday service was introduced in 1980. In 1987, MCW Metrobus
es were introduced while in 1990, just two years later, replaced by Leyland National
s. But in 1991, the Metrobuses were reintroduced, while a year later in 1992, the route was converted to single-decker operation.
The 245 was at first based at Metroline
's Cricklewood garage with RT's double deckers. The allocation was later transferred to Harrow Weald
, while North Wembley
gained part of the allocation in 1991, and gained the whole allocation in 1999, converting the route to low floor single deckers.
The 245 was in 1993 extended to Alperton
Sainsbury's (Mon-Fri except peaks/Saturday Shopping Hours).
In 1998, the 245 was extended at all times to Alperton Sainsbury's. In 1999, low floor Dennis Dart SLF / Plaxton Pointer
s were introduced.
On 28 June 2008, First Centrewest won the contract for route 245, using brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Darts.
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
contracted bus route in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to First Centrewest.
History
Route 245 began in 1962 using RoutemasterRoutemaster
The AEC Routemaster is a model of double-decker bus that was built by Associated Equipment Company in 1954 and produced until 1968. Primarily front-engined, rear open-platform buses, a small number of variants were produced with doors and/or front entrances...
s, replacing the former trolleybus route 645, and it ran from North Finchley to Stanmore
Stanmore
Stanmore is a suburban area of the London Borough of Harrow, in northwest London. It is situated northwest of Charing Cross. The area is home to Stanmore Hill, one of the highest points of London, high.-Toponymy:...
, via Finchley Central
Finchley Central
Finchley Central may refer to:* Finchley Central tube station* Church End, Barnet, also known as Finchley Central* A song by The New Vaudeville Band...
, Golders Green
Golders Green
Golders Green is an area in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. Although having some earlier history, it is essentially a 19th century suburban development situated about 5.3 miles north west of Charing Cross and centred on the crossroads of Golders Green Road and Finchley Road.In the...
, Cricklewood
Cricklewood
Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Brent and southeastern part is in London Borough of Camden.-History:...
, West Hendon
West Hendon
West Hendon is a place in the London Borough of Barnet.-History:West Hendon was a settlement within that part of the ancient parish of Hendon known as the Hyde, and is now a part of the London Borough of Barnet. It was formally known, from 1878–1890, as New Hendon, a small railway development on...
, Colindale
Colindale
-Transport:*Colindale tube station, on the Northern Line Edgware branch, is situated on the north side of the east-west Colindale Lane.-Development:...
, Edgware
Edgware
Edgware is an area in London, situated north-northwest of Charing Cross. It forms part of both the London Borough of Barnet and the London Borough of Harrow. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
, Stonegrove and Canons Park
Canons Park
Canons Park is a residential suburb of London, situated in the north west London Borough of Harrow. It is located to the south of Stanmore, the west of Edgware, and the east of Wealdstone.-Etymology and history:...
.
In 1968, the weekend service was withdrawn, replaced by the 245A.
In 1969, the route was withdrawn between Colindale and Stanmore, the Edgware to Stanmore section replaced by the revised route 251
London Buses route 251
London Buses route 251 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to London Sovereign.-History:...
. In 1970, it was rerouted at Cricklewood via route 16
London Buses route 16
London Buses route 16 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Metroline.-History:...
to Sudbury Town Station
Sudbury Town tube station
Sudbury Town is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly Line. The station is between Sudbury Hill and Alperton. It is located on Station Approach in Sudbury, a short distance from the junction of Bridgewater Road and Harrow Road . The forecourt of the station is...
, and also, withdrawn between Golders Green and North Finchley.
In 1978, the route was converted to double-deck operation, and a Sunday service was introduced in 1980. In 1987, MCW Metrobus
MCW Metrobus
The MCW Metrobus is a double decker bus model manufactured by MCW from 1977 until 1989, with over 4,000 examples built. The original MkI model was superseded by the MkII model in 1981/1982, although production of the original MkI continued for London Transport until 1985...
es were introduced while in 1990, just two years later, replaced by Leyland National
Leyland National
The Leyland National is a British single-deck bus built in large quantities between 1972 and 1985. It was developed as a joint project between two UK nationalised industries - the National Bus Company and British Leyland. Buses were constructed at a specially built factory at the Lillyhall...
s. But in 1991, the Metrobuses were reintroduced, while a year later in 1992, the route was converted to single-decker operation.
The 245 was at first based at Metroline
Metroline
Metroline, owned by ComfortDelGro Corporation of Singapore, is one of many companies operating bus services in London under the management of London Buses.-Company history:...
's Cricklewood garage with RT's double deckers. The allocation was later transferred to Harrow Weald
Harrow Weald
Harrow Weald is an area in north-west London, England. It includes a suburban development and forms part of the London Borough of Harrow.-Locale, geography and history:...
, while North Wembley
North Wembley
North Wembley is a district of North-West London, England. It is located in the London Borough of Brent, and is the location of the Sudbury Court Estate.-Nearby Places:*Wembley Park*South Kenton*Wembley*Kenton*Sudbury*Harrow-Stations:...
gained part of the allocation in 1991, and gained the whole allocation in 1999, converting the route to low floor single deckers.
The 245 was in 1993 extended to Alperton
Alperton
Alperton is a district in the London Borough of Brent in northwest London.There is a high incidence of Indians living in Alperton . There is also a small Sri Lankan community in Alperton , and 10% stated as others....
Sainsbury's (Mon-Fri except peaks/Saturday Shopping Hours).
In 1998, the 245 was extended at all times to Alperton Sainsbury's. In 1999, low floor Dennis Dart SLF / Plaxton Pointer
Plaxton Pointer
The Plaxton Pointer is a successful single-decker bus body manufactured during the 1990s by Plaxton and latterly built by Alexander Dennis.With the launch of the Dennis Dart in 1989, Plaxton's subsidiary Reeve Burgess made the Pointer body on the short 8.5 m...
s were introduced.
On 28 June 2008, First Centrewest won the contract for route 245, using brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Darts.
Current route
- AlpertonAlpertonAlperton is a district in the London Borough of Brent in northwest London.There is a high incidence of Indians living in Alperton . There is also a small Sri Lankan community in Alperton , and 10% stated as others....
Sainsbury's - Bridgewater Road for Alperton StationAlperton tube stationAlperton is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly Line. The station is between Sudbury Town and Park Royal. It is located on Ealing Road a short distance from the junction with Bridgewater Road and is close to Alperton Bus Garage and the Paddington branch of the...
- Sudbury Town StationSudbury Town tube stationSudbury Town is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly Line. The station is between Sudbury Hill and Alperton. It is located on Station Approach in Sudbury, a short distance from the junction of Bridgewater Road and Harrow Road . The forecourt of the station is...
- Sudbury & Harrow Road StationSudbury & Harrow Road railway stationSudbury & Harrow Road is a Network Rail station served by Chiltern Railways; it is located in Harrow Road, Sudbury to the North West of Wembley in Greater London...
- North Wembley StationNorth Wembley stationNorth Wembley station is a Network Rail station served by London Overground and London Underground services. It is between South Kenton to the north, and Wembley Central to the south. It is located on the south side of East Lane in North Wembley...
- Brent Town Hall
- Blackbird Cross
- NeasdenNeasdenNeasden is an area in northwest London, UK. It forms part of the London Borough of Brent.-History:The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived from the Old English nēos = 'nose' and dūn = 'hill'. It means 'the nose-shaped hill' referring to a well-defined landmark of this area...
Shopping Centre - Cricklewood Bus Garage
- Cricklewood BroadwayCricklewoodCricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Brent and southeastern part is in London Borough of Camden.-History:...
- Cricklewood StationCricklewood railway stationCricklewood railway station is in the London Borough of Barnet in North London. The station lies on the north-south Midland Main Line where it crosses Cricklewood Lane. It is served by First Capital Connect services as part of the Thameslink service...
- Childs HillChilds HillChilds Hill, now the southernmost ward of the London Borough of Barnet, although of historic origin, is a late-19th-century suburban development situated 5 miles northwest of Charing Cross bordered by the A41 and Dunstan Road, and centred on the junction of Cricklewood Lane and Finchley Road...
- Golders Green StationGolders Green tube stationGolders Green tube station is a London Underground station in Golders Green, north London. The station is on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line between Hampstead and Brent Cross...
Bus Station