TfL Proposes Bus Route 415 Withdrawal in South London
Proposals also include extending route 333 and rerouting the Superloop SL4 service.
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Transport for London (TfL) has put forward proposals that could see bus route 415 withdrawn from service in South London. The route currently runs between Old Kent Road (Tesco) and Tulse Hill Station. TfL states that passenger numbers have decreased since the pandemic, leading to the proposed change. If implemented, some passengers would lose direct travel options and might need to change buses for journeys connecting Old Kent Road, Oval, Brixton, and Tulse Hill.
Route 333 Extension
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In conjunction with the potential withdrawal of route 415, TfL is also proposing to extend bus route 333. This service, which currently operates between Tooting Broadway Station and Elephant & Castle, could be extended to Old Kent Road (Tesco). TfL has indicated that this extension would establish new direct connections between Old Kent Road and areas including Stockwell, Streatham, and Tooting.
Superloop SL4 Reroute
Further changes are being considered for the Superloop SL4 service, which connects Grove Park and Canary Wharf. TfL is proposing to reroute this service to travel through Wood Wharf, located at the Canary Wharf end of the route. This rerouting is part of broader plans to restructure bus services on the Isle of Dogs.
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Consultation Timelines
Residents and bus users have until Sunday, November 15, 2026, to provide feedback on the proposed changes to routes 415 and 333. The consultation period for the Isle of Dogs bus restructure, which includes the SL4 rerouting, concludes on Monday, November 16, 2026. Details on how to participate in these consultations are available on the TfL Have Your Say website.
Questions this report answers
+Which bus route is TfL proposing to withdraw?
Transport for London is proposing to withdraw bus route 415. This service currently operates between Old Kent Road (Tesco) and Tulse Hill Station. TfL cites falling passenger numbers since the pandemic as the reason for this proposal.
+How will bus route 333 be affected?
Bus route 333, which currently runs between Tooting Broadway Station and Elephant & Castle, is proposed to be extended. The extension would take the service to Old Kent Road (Tesco), taking over a section previously served by route 415.
+What changes are planned for the Superloop SL4?
The Superloop SL4 service is proposed to be rerouted through Wood Wharf, near the Canary Wharf end of its route. This change is part of a wider plan by TfL to restructure bus services on the Isle of Dogs.
+When do the consultations for these bus changes close?
The consultations for proposed changes to bus routes 415 and 333 close on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The consultation for the Isle of Dogs bus restructure, including the SL4 rerouting, closes on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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