Bus routes 45, 59 and 118 - proposed changes in south London

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Image showing bus 45 towards Elephant and CastleWe’re proposing to make changes to routes 45, 59 and 118 between Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Brixton, Clapham Park, Streatham and Morden.

By clicking on each of the buttons below, you can read more about what is proposed and how this may impact you.

The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the scheme in the Latest news section.



Proposals

We’re proposing to make changes to routes 45, 59 and 118 between Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Brixton, Clapham Park, Streatham and Morden. As shown in the map below, the proposal would include a merger of routes 45 and 118, and the 118 would no longer run. The proposals are explained in more detail, route-by-route, further down the page.


Geographic map showing the proposed changes to bus routes 45, 59, and 118Click on the map for a larger version



Route 45

Linear map showing the current and proposed bus route 45Click on the map for a larger version
Route 45 currently operates between Elephant & Castle and Clapham Park/Atkins Road.

We propose to operate the 45 between Denmark Hill/Camberwell Green and Morden.

Its start and end points in Camberwell are expected to be bus stop ‘R’ towards Camberwell Green, and bus stop ‘Q’ towards Denmark Hill. Both bus stops are near Butterfly Walk, and other shopping destinations in the area.

The proposed line of route for the 45 between Brixton Hill and Morden would be the same as current route 118. Route 45 would directly replace route 118.

Therefore, if we were to change route 45 as proposed it would no longer serve:

  • Bus stops between Denmark Hill/Camberwell Road and Elephant and Castle
  • Streatham Place bus stops ‘BP’ and ‘BQ’
  • Atkins Road bus stops ‘H’ and ‘E’ for Clapham Park
  • Poynders Road bus stop ‘V’

Bus stops between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park no longer served by route 45 would instead be served by route 59, if it were to change as proposed below.

Route 59

Linear map showing the current and proposed bus route 59Click on the map for a larger version

The 59 currently operates between Smithfield, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Streatham Hill/Telford Avenue.

We propose to operate it between Smithfield, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Clapham Park/Atkins Road.

The current line of route for the 59, between St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Brixton Hill would remain unchanged.

If we were to change route 59 as proposed it would no longer serve:

  • Bus stops between Streatham Hill/Christchurch Road and Streatham Hill/Telford Avenue

Route 59 would instead serve the following stops between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park, directly replacing route 45:

  • Streatham Place bus stops ‘BP’ and ‘BQ’
  • Atkins Road bus stops ‘H’ and ‘E’ for Clapham Park
  • Poynders Road bus stop ‘V’

Bus stops between Streatham Hill - Christchurch Road and Streatham Hill - Telford Avenue no longer served by the 59 would instead be served by route 45, if it were to be changed as proposed above.

Route 118

Linear map showing current and proposed 118 45 bus routesClick on the map for a larger version
The 118 currently operates between Brixton Road/Police Station and Morden station.

We propose that route 118 would no longer run. It would be replaced in its entirety by changes to route 45, as described above.

This would create one route, the 45 (routes 45 and 118 combined), operating between Morden and Camberwell.





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Image showing bus 45 towards Elephant and CastleWe’re proposing to make changes to routes 45, 59 and 118 between Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Brixton, Clapham Park, Streatham and Morden.

By clicking on each of the buttons below, you can read more about what is proposed and how this may impact you.

The consultation period has now closed. You can find updates on the scheme in the Latest news section.



Proposals

We’re proposing to make changes to routes 45, 59 and 118 between Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Brixton, Clapham Park, Streatham and Morden. As shown in the map below, the proposal would include a merger of routes 45 and 118, and the 118 would no longer run. The proposals are explained in more detail, route-by-route, further down the page.


Geographic map showing the proposed changes to bus routes 45, 59, and 118Click on the map for a larger version



Route 45

Linear map showing the current and proposed bus route 45Click on the map for a larger version
Route 45 currently operates between Elephant & Castle and Clapham Park/Atkins Road.

We propose to operate the 45 between Denmark Hill/Camberwell Green and Morden.

Its start and end points in Camberwell are expected to be bus stop ‘R’ towards Camberwell Green, and bus stop ‘Q’ towards Denmark Hill. Both bus stops are near Butterfly Walk, and other shopping destinations in the area.

The proposed line of route for the 45 between Brixton Hill and Morden would be the same as current route 118. Route 45 would directly replace route 118.

Therefore, if we were to change route 45 as proposed it would no longer serve:

  • Bus stops between Denmark Hill/Camberwell Road and Elephant and Castle
  • Streatham Place bus stops ‘BP’ and ‘BQ’
  • Atkins Road bus stops ‘H’ and ‘E’ for Clapham Park
  • Poynders Road bus stop ‘V’

Bus stops between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park no longer served by route 45 would instead be served by route 59, if it were to change as proposed below.

Route 59

Linear map showing the current and proposed bus route 59Click on the map for a larger version

The 59 currently operates between Smithfield, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Streatham Hill/Telford Avenue.

We propose to operate it between Smithfield, St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Clapham Park/Atkins Road.

The current line of route for the 59, between St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Brixton Hill would remain unchanged.

If we were to change route 59 as proposed it would no longer serve:

  • Bus stops between Streatham Hill/Christchurch Road and Streatham Hill/Telford Avenue

Route 59 would instead serve the following stops between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park, directly replacing route 45:

  • Streatham Place bus stops ‘BP’ and ‘BQ’
  • Atkins Road bus stops ‘H’ and ‘E’ for Clapham Park
  • Poynders Road bus stop ‘V’

Bus stops between Streatham Hill - Christchurch Road and Streatham Hill - Telford Avenue no longer served by the 59 would instead be served by route 45, if it were to be changed as proposed above.

Route 118

Linear map showing current and proposed 118 45 bus routesClick on the map for a larger version
The 118 currently operates between Brixton Road/Police Station and Morden station.

We propose that route 118 would no longer run. It would be replaced in its entirety by changes to route 45, as described above.

This would create one route, the 45 (routes 45 and 118 combined), operating between Morden and Camberwell.





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  • Share Hello - will all the stops on the 118 remain, when it changes to the 45. My bus stop, Greyhound Terrace VH, is on this route. Also, will there be more buses, as in more often, or less often? on Facebook Share Hello - will all the stops on the 118 remain, when it changes to the 45. My bus stop, Greyhound Terrace VH, is on this route. Also, will there be more buses, as in more often, or less often? on Twitter Share Hello - will all the stops on the 118 remain, when it changes to the 45. My bus stop, Greyhound Terrace VH, is on this route. Also, will there be more buses, as in more often, or less often? on Linkedin Email Hello - will all the stops on the 118 remain, when it changes to the 45. My bus stop, Greyhound Terrace VH, is on this route. Also, will there be more buses, as in more often, or less often? link

    Hello - will all the stops on the 118 remain, when it changes to the 45. My bus stop, Greyhound Terrace VH, is on this route. Also, will there be more buses, as in more often, or less often?

    Alex A asked 24 days ago

    Thank you for your question.

    Yes we can confirm that a proposed new route 45 would still serve Greyhound Terrace. If we were to change route 45 as proposed, it would replace route 118, serving the same bus stops that the 118 does now.

    This is apart from a small exception to the proposed routeing at Brixton Police Station. Here the proposed route 45 would serve stop K on Gresham Road instead of stop G on Brixton Road, currently used by the 118. It would then serve more stops after Brixton Road, as part of the proposed extension from Brixton Station to Camberwell.

    The following tables help compare the frequency of route 118 now and the proposal for route 45. 

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes







    First bus from Mordenall days of the week118 current45 proposed


    		03:5503:45


  • Share What will be the frequency of the newly modified 45 route? Will there be an increase in frequency compared to the existing 45 and 118 routes, or will there be a decrease? on Facebook Share What will be the frequency of the newly modified 45 route? Will there be an increase in frequency compared to the existing 45 and 118 routes, or will there be a decrease? on Twitter Share What will be the frequency of the newly modified 45 route? Will there be an increase in frequency compared to the existing 45 and 118 routes, or will there be a decrease? on Linkedin Email What will be the frequency of the newly modified 45 route? Will there be an increase in frequency compared to the existing 45 and 118 routes, or will there be a decrease? link

    What will be the frequency of the newly modified 45 route? Will there be an increase in frequency compared to the existing 45 and 118 routes, or will there be a decrease?

    Ben91 asked about 1 month ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to frequency and schedule of route 45 if it were to be changed as proposed, and how this would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes




    Thank you for your question related to frequency of route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What about the timing of 45 new route and frequency of buses? Because current 118 waiting and frequency is worst. on Facebook Share What about the timing of 45 new route and frequency of buses? Because current 118 waiting and frequency is worst. on Twitter Share What about the timing of 45 new route and frequency of buses? Because current 118 waiting and frequency is worst. on Linkedin Email What about the timing of 45 new route and frequency of buses? Because current 118 waiting and frequency is worst. link

    What about the timing of 45 new route and frequency of buses? Because current 118 waiting and frequency is worst.

    Umairqaiser25 asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to frequency and schedule of route 45 if it were to be changed as proposed, and how this would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes



    Thank you for your question related to frequency of route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What the timetable frequency increase on the new proposed routes 45 & 59 on Facebook Share What the timetable frequency increase on the new proposed routes 45 & 59 on Twitter Share What the timetable frequency increase on the new proposed routes 45 & 59 on Linkedin Email What the timetable frequency increase on the new proposed routes 45 & 59 link

    What the timetable frequency increase on the new proposed routes 45 & 59

    alexj1music asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to frequencies of bus routes 45 and 59. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes


    There are no plans to alter the frequency of route 59. It's proposed routeing from Clapham Park (Monday to Saturday daytimes), would provides a bus every seven and a half minutes, compared to the 45 which provides a bus every 10 minutes. In the evenings and on Sundays the 59 provides a bus every 12 minutes, compared to 45 which provides a bus every 15 minutes.

    Please review the 'Journey Planning' document for further comparisons - https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/32256/widgets/93330/documents/61127


    Thank you for your question related to frequencies of routes 45 and 59.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What hours of operation do the current routes 118 and 45 have? What will be the hours of operation for the new combined 45? on Facebook Share What hours of operation do the current routes 118 and 45 have? What will be the hours of operation for the new combined 45? on Twitter Share What hours of operation do the current routes 118 and 45 have? What will be the hours of operation for the new combined 45? on Linkedin Email What hours of operation do the current routes 118 and 45 have? What will be the hours of operation for the new combined 45? link

    What hours of operation do the current routes 118 and 45 have? What will be the hours of operation for the new combined 45?

    CR4 asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**


    Thank you once more for your question related to frequency and schedule of route 45 if it were to be changed as proposed, and how this would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes



    Thank you for your question related to frequency of route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share Please confirm the current frequencies of the 118 and the 45, and what the frequency of the replacement 45 will be. on Facebook Share Please confirm the current frequencies of the 118 and the 45, and what the frequency of the replacement 45 will be. on Twitter Share Please confirm the current frequencies of the 118 and the 45, and what the frequency of the replacement 45 will be. on Linkedin Email Please confirm the current frequencies of the 118 and the 45, and what the frequency of the replacement 45 will be. link

    Please confirm the current frequencies of the 118 and the 45, and what the frequency of the replacement 45 will be.

    CR4 asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to frequency and schedule of route 45 if it were to be changed as proposed, and how this would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes



    Thank you for your question related to frequency of route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What changes are you planning to the frequency of buses 45 and 59. I am particularly interested in how you plan to change the frequency of bus 45 to cater for the loss of bus 118. on Facebook Share What changes are you planning to the frequency of buses 45 and 59. I am particularly interested in how you plan to change the frequency of bus 45 to cater for the loss of bus 118. on Twitter Share What changes are you planning to the frequency of buses 45 and 59. I am particularly interested in how you plan to change the frequency of bus 45 to cater for the loss of bus 118. on Linkedin Email What changes are you planning to the frequency of buses 45 and 59. I am particularly interested in how you plan to change the frequency of bus 45 to cater for the loss of bus 118. link

    What changes are you planning to the frequency of buses 45 and 59. I am particularly interested in how you plan to change the frequency of bus 45 to cater for the loss of bus 118.

    SandraV asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to  the proposed frequency of routes 45 and 59, and how route 45 would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes


    There are no plans to alter the frequency of route 59. It's proposed routeing from Clapham Park (Monday to Saturday daytimes), would provides a bus every seven and a half minutes, compared to the 45 which provides a bus every 10 minutes. In the evenings and on Sundays the 59 provides a bus every 12 minutes, compared to 45 which provides a bus every 15 minutes.

    Please review the 'Journey Planning' document for further comparisons - https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/32256/widgets/93330/documents/61127

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    Thank you for your question related to proposed frequencies for route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What will be the frequency of the 45 in Streatham vale in comparison to the current 118 timetable given you are extending the 45 route ? on Facebook Share What will be the frequency of the 45 in Streatham vale in comparison to the current 118 timetable given you are extending the 45 route ? on Twitter Share What will be the frequency of the 45 in Streatham vale in comparison to the current 118 timetable given you are extending the 45 route ? on Linkedin Email What will be the frequency of the 45 in Streatham vale in comparison to the current 118 timetable given you are extending the 45 route ? link

    What will be the frequency of the 45 in Streatham vale in comparison to the current 118 timetable given you are extending the 45 route ?

    Suzanne O’Neill asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to frequency and schedule of route 45 if it were to be changed as proposed, and how this would compare to route 118. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following table that demonstrates both current, and proposed frequencies for routes 118 and 45:

    Day of week45 current118 current45 proposed
     (replacing 118)
    Monday to Saturday daytime (7am-7pm)every 10 minutesevery 12 minutesevery 12 minutes
    Sunday early morning (before 7am)every 20 minutesevery 30 minutesevery 15 minutes
    Evenings and Sunday daytimesevery 15 minutesevery 20 minutesevery 15 minutes



    Thank you for your question related to frequency of route 45, when compared to the 118.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

  • Share What is the data on usage rate, capacity and punctuality that have led you to conclude that these changes are necessary and or beneficial for users? on Facebook Share What is the data on usage rate, capacity and punctuality that have led you to conclude that these changes are necessary and or beneficial for users? on Twitter Share What is the data on usage rate, capacity and punctuality that have led you to conclude that these changes are necessary and or beneficial for users? on Linkedin Email What is the data on usage rate, capacity and punctuality that have led you to conclude that these changes are necessary and or beneficial for users? link

    What is the data on usage rate, capacity and punctuality that have led you to conclude that these changes are necessary and or beneficial for users?

    Mv123sw asked about 2 months ago
    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail as colleagues have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    We continuously review and adapt the bus network to reflect changing customer needs. This includes proposing changes to existing bus routes, so services operate in areas where our customers need them most.

    More buses are operating than are needed by customers along two key sections of route 45; between Brixton Hill and Streatham, and between Camberwell and Elephant & Castle - and less passengers now use the 45. The proposed restructure would create new bus journey opportunities, without the need to change bus. This would directly benefit any customers, including commuters, staff, patients and visitors travelling to and from Kings College Hospital and Maudsley Hospital sites in Camberwell from Morden and Streatham
  • Share By no longer running the 118 service and instead extending the 45 service further south, what is the expected impact on service frequency between Streatham Hill & Brixton stations? Will there be more / same / less buses running as a result, at both peak & non-peak hours? on Facebook Share By no longer running the 118 service and instead extending the 45 service further south, what is the expected impact on service frequency between Streatham Hill & Brixton stations? Will there be more / same / less buses running as a result, at both peak & non-peak hours? on Twitter Share By no longer running the 118 service and instead extending the 45 service further south, what is the expected impact on service frequency between Streatham Hill & Brixton stations? Will there be more / same / less buses running as a result, at both peak & non-peak hours? on Linkedin Email By no longer running the 118 service and instead extending the 45 service further south, what is the expected impact on service frequency between Streatham Hill & Brixton stations? Will there be more / same / less buses running as a result, at both peak & non-peak hours? link

    By no longer running the 118 service and instead extending the 45 service further south, what is the expected impact on service frequency between Streatham Hill & Brixton stations? Will there be more / same / less buses running as a result, at both peak & non-peak hours?

    Tom Knight asked about 2 months ago

    **Update**

    Thank you once more for your question related to the expected frequency of buses between Streatham Hill and Brixton if we were to changes routes 45, 59 and 118 as proposed. Thank you also for your patience while there has been a delay with our full response. Please note the following tables to demonstrates current and proposed bus frequencies:

    Bus frequencies: Brixton Hill - Streatham Hill, Telford AvenueRoutes 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 250 and 333Routes 45,109, 133, 159, 250 and 333
    Day of weekCurrentProposed
    (45 replaces 118)
    (59 routes to Clapham Park)
    Monday to Saturday daytime
     (7am-7pm)    		52 buses per hour45 buses per hour
    Evenings and Sundays34 buses per hour 30 buses per hour


    Bus frequencies: Brixton Hill - Brixton town centreRoutes 45, 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 250 and 333Routes 45, 59, 109, 133, 159, 250 and 333
    Day of weekCurrentProposed
     (118 removed)
    Monday to Saturday daytime
     (7am-7pm)    		58 buses per hour52 buses per hour
    Evenings and Sundays38 buses per hour 35 buses per hour



    Thank you for your question related to frequency of bus services between Streatham Hill and Brixton station.

    Unfortunately there will be a delay to us answering this question in more detail at this time. We have limited access to systems and emails at present. This is due to measures taken by TfL to protect our systems and data during an ongoing cyber security incident.

    https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/cyber-security-incident

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