South East London Bus Routes Face Changes in TfL Proposals
Consultations are underway for the withdrawal of route 415 and extensions or diversions to routes 333 and SL4.
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Several bus routes serving south London are subject to proposed changes by Transport for London (TfL), with consultations now open for residents to provide feedback. The proposals include the complete withdrawal of one service, extensions to another, and a rerouting of a Superloop route.
Route 415 Withdrawal
TfL Proposes Bus Route 415 Withdrawal in South London
Proposals also include extending route 333 and rerouting the Superloop SL4 service.
Transport for London is proposing to withdraw bus route 415, which operates between Old Kent Road (Tesco) and Tulse Hill Station. TfL cites a fall in passenger numbers since the pandemic as the reason for this proposal. If implemented, some passengers will lose direct journeys and may need to change buses for travel between areas including Old Kent Road, Oval, Brixton, and Tulse Hill.
Route 333 Extension
In conjunction with the potential withdrawal of route 415, TfL is proposing to extend bus route 333. Currently running between Tooting Broadway Station and Elephant & Castle, the service could be extended to Old Kent Road (Tesco). TfL states this extension would establish new direct links between Old Kent Road and areas such as Stockwell, Streatham, and Tooting.
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Superloop SL4 Rerouting
The Superloop SL4 service, which runs between Grove Park and Canary Wharf, is also subject to proposed alterations. TfL plans to reroute this service through Wood Wharf at the Canary Wharf end as part of broader plans to restructure bus services on the Isle of Dogs.
Consultation Deadlines
The consultation period for the proposed changes to routes 415 and 333 closes on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The consultation concerning the rerouting of the Superloop SL4 service concludes on Monday, November 16, 2026. Residents can submit their feedback through the TfL Have Your Say website.
Questions this report answers
+Which bus routes in south east London are facing changes?
Transport for London is proposing to withdraw route 415, extend route 333 from Elephant & Castle to Old Kent Road, and reroute the Superloop SL4 service through Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf. These changes are part of ongoing consultations.
+Why is bus route 415 being withdrawn?
Transport for London has proposed withdrawing route 415, which runs between Old Kent Road and Tulse Hill Station, due to a decrease in passenger numbers since the pandemic. This may require some passengers to change buses for their journeys.
+When do the consultations for these bus route changes close?
The consultations for the proposed changes to bus routes 415 and 333 close on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The consultation for the Superloop SL4 rerouting closes on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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