TfL proposes scrapping route 67 and rerouting 149 to Wood Green
Consultation opens on changes that would end direct Edmonton Green to London Bridge journeys
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Transport for London has proposed withdrawing route 67 and rerouting route 149 to start at Wood Green instead of Edmonton Green. The changes would end direct bus journeys between Edmonton Green and London Bridge, affecting passengers who currently use the 149 for that route. The consultation on the plans runs until 12 November 2024.
Under the proposals, the restructured 149 would follow the current route 67 between Wood Green and Stamford Hill. It would then continue along its existing path to London Bridge. The changes would create new direct links from West Green Road and St Ann’s Road to Hoxton, Shoreditch, and Liverpool Street. Passengers travelling from Edmonton Green would need to change buses at Stamford Hill.
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Who would be affected
Residents in Edmonton Green would lose direct access to London Bridge on route 149. Those travelling from Tottenham to Shoreditch or the City would need to change between routes 279 and 149 at Egerton Road on Stamford Hill. TfL states that same-stop interchanges would be available in both directions.
Route 243, which runs between Wood Green and Waterloo, would continue to serve Bruce Grove to Shoreditch. Route 279 would maintain links between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill. Route 476 would preserve connections between Lansdowne Road and Stoke Newington. The night service N149 would remain unchanged but would be relabelled to reflect the new route.
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Changes to frequency and stops
Weekday peak services on the restructured 149 would run every eight minutes, down from the current seven-minute frequency. TfL states this would increase frequency on the section between Wood Green and Stamford Hill but reduce it between Stamford Hill and London Bridge. The frequency adjustments are not part of the consultation.
Route 67’s current terminus at Stop N inside Dalston Junction Bus Station would close. Passengers would instead board the 149 from Stop C on Kingsland Road, approximately 100 metres away. TfL states the replacement stop has a shelter, seating, and street lighting, and is accessible via a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing.
Why TfL is proposing the changes
TfL states there is currently more bus capacity than needed on the A10 and A1010 corridor between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill. The proposals aim to reduce underused services on Fore Street, Tottenham High Road, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington High Street, and Kingsland High Street. TfL claims the changes would remove duplication while retaining key connections.
The plans follow earlier proposals to withdraw route 349 and restructure routes 259 and 279. TfL states the changes are part of a broader strategy to adapt the bus network to changing passenger demand, as outlined in its 2026 Business Plan. The proposals also align with plans to simplify routes in central and inner London while expanding the Superloop network in outer London.
What happens next
The consultation on the proposed changes to routes 67 and 149 is open until 12 November 2024. Residents can submit responses via the TfL website. If the proposals are approved, TfL states it will provide detailed maps, journey-planning tools, and travel mentoring to help passengers adjust. An Equality Impact Assessment has already been completed to assess how different groups could be affected.
Questions this report answers
+What happens to route 67 under the new proposals?
Transport for London proposes withdrawing route 67 entirely. The restructured route 149 would replace its section between Wood Green and Stamford Hill, but the 67’s current terminus at Dalston Junction would close. Passengers would use Stop C on Kingsland Road instead.
+How would the changes affect journeys from Edmonton Green to London Bridge?
Direct journeys between Edmonton Green and London Bridge would end. Passengers would need to change buses at Stamford Hill, transferring between routes 279 and 149. The night service N149 would continue to run the full route but under a new label.
+When does the consultation close?
The consultation on the proposed changes to routes 67 and 149 closes on 12 November 2024. Residents can submit responses via the Transport for London website until that date. TfL will review feedback before deciding whether to proceed.
+Why is TfL proposing these changes?
TfL states there is currently more bus capacity than needed on the A10 corridor between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill. The proposals aim to reduce underused services and duplication while maintaining key connections. The changes are part of broader plans to adapt the bus network to changing demand.
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