Bus routes 67 and 149 - proposed changes

Proposal

Route 149 bus

We are proposing to change the routeing of bus route 149 and to withdraw route 67.

The northern terminus of route 149 would change from Edmonton Green to Wood Green. It would still terminate as it does now at London Bridge at its southern end.

If the changes were to be introduced, subject to the outcome of consultation, the frequency of route 149 would also change.

On bus route 149 (Wood Green - London Bridge), we would:

• Decrease the weekday peak frequencies from a bus every seven minutes to a bus every eight minutes
  
  
• This would represent a frequency increase on the section currently covered by route 67 (Wood Green to Stamford Hill) and a frequency decrease for the section between Stamford Hill and London Bridge

Frequency changes are not within the scope of consultation. They form part of our continual review of the bus network which helps ensure services operate more efficiently with the right level of service provided.

Below is a map showing the proposals for routes 67 and 149. The map also shows route 243 and revised route 279 which would not change but would retain connections currently provided by route 149.

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Route 149 proposed restructure

Current Route: Operates between Edmonton Green and London Bridge

Proposed Route: Re-structured to run between Wood Green and London Bridge on the current 67 routeing between Wood Green and Stamford Hill and on the existing 149 routeing between Stamford Hill and London Bridge.

This would introduce new direct links on route 149 between Wood Green and London Bridge, providing new direct access between areas in Haringey, such as West Green Road and St. Ann’s Road and areas in Hackney and the City of London, such as Hoxton, Shoreditch, Bishopsgate and Liverpool Street Station. It would also reduce duplication with other services on Tottenham High Road and Fore Street.

Passengers who currently travel on route 149 may lose direct links to some destinations. For example, people who travel between Edmonton Green and London Bridge would need to change between buses in future.

Routes 243 (Wood Green - Waterloo) and 279 (Waltham Cross - Stamford Hill) would not change as part of these proposals and would retain existing route 149 connections between Bruce Grove and Shoreditch (on route 243) and between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill (on route 279).

The night service on route 149 would not change as part of these proposals and would continue to run between Edmonton Green and London Bridge on all nights of the week. It would be re-numbered as route N149.

Route 67 proposed withdrawal

Current Route: Operates between Wood Green and Dalston Junction

Proposal: Withdraw the route entirely.

Route 67 would be withdrawn and replaced with route 149. The new routeing of the 149 would retain all connections currently provided by route 67 between Wood Green and Dalston Junction with the exception of Stop N in Dalston Junction Bus Station. Passengers would be able to use Stop C on Kingsland Road instead.

The new routeing of the 149 would provide new direct links between areas such as Wood Green and St Ann’s Road and locations such as Hoxton, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street Station and London Bridge.

The map below shows the proposed changes.

Why>

Route 149 bus

Currently, there is a higher level of bus service than needed on the A10 and A1010 between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill. As a result, some services are underused and there is surplus capacity along this corridor.

We plan the bus network to match capacity with passenger demand and to provide a clear and reliable service. Where services are underused, changes can help provide the right level of service while maintaining important links.

We are therefore proposing changes to bus routes 67 and 149. These proposals would:

• Remove underused bus services on the A10 and A1010 between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill
  
  
• Create new journey opportunities through a restructured route 149
  
  
• Reduce the number of bus routes running along the same sections of road

These proposals follow a recent consultation on withdrawing route 349 and restructuring routes 259 and 279, which aimed to reduce surplus bus capacity in North and Inner London. Following consultation, we decided to proceed with those changes.

The proposed changes to routes 67 and 149 would further reduce surplus capacity and simplify the bus network between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill. Our Consultation Report on the plan for routes 259, 279 and 349 can be viewed here: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/routes-259-279-349

Proposed changes to routes 67 and 149

Withdrawing route 67 and restructuring route 149 would better match bus capacity with demand on Fore Street, Tottenham High Road, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington Road and Kingsland High Street.

The changes would also reduce the number of parallel routes on this corridor while keeping key connections.

A restructured route 149 would:

• Retain links between Stamford Hill and London Bridge
  
  
• Retain links currently provided by route 67 between Wood Green and Dalston Junction
  
  
• Provide new direct links between West Green Road/St Ann’s Road and Shoreditch/Liverpool Street/London Bridge

Our vision for buses

Stamford Hill bus stop

London is constantly changing and, as our most flexible form of public transport, our bus network must change too. That’s why our 2026 Business Plan builds on our Bus Action Plan by setting out how we will reimagine London’s bus network to ensure it can continue to deliver for the changing needs of Londoners now and into the future. This means providing an attractive, reliable, green bus service for all Londoners which reflects demand and is financially sustainable.

What this means for customers is that we’re going to be consulting on changes to ensure buses run where they’re needed most:

• We will simplify routes in central and inner London, running a smaller number of high frequency, more reliable routes, so that we can deliver an attractive service which is still comprehensive and frequent, but has less duplication and excess capacity. We will seek to minimise any negative impacts, for example by ensuring convenient comfortable and accessible interchanges to help customers easily move around the network in a similar way to the London Underground and the wider rail system
  
  
• We will continue to improve connections in outer London by expanding the Superloop network to link town centres and key stations. New connections will help unlock housing growth and encourage even more Londoners to go car free
  
  
• While some routes will change, we will minimise any local impacts as far as possible. Our aim is to create a network that’s easier to understand and better reflects how people travel today

Alongside bus route changes, we’re also taking action to tackle congestion on bus corridors to make passenger journeys quicker and more reliable. This includes:

• Rolling out world-leading FUSION technology to give buses priority at junctions and traffic signals
  
  
• Partnering with boroughs and coordinating roadworks
  
  
• Cutting delays to buses through our pan-London lane rental scheme, which charges utility companies for how long they take to carry out roadworks, so streets are reopened more quickly
  
  
• Investing £90m a year to improve borough roads, making them safer and better for buses and those walking and cycling
  
  
• Targeting £30 million through our Better Bus Partnerships to improve whole bus corridors, cutting delays and making journeys quicker and more reliable in Haringey, Lewisham and Southwark
  
  
• Trialling AI cameras on buses to identify delay hotspots. Using the intelligence gathered to better understand the impact of roadworks and traffic contraventions, improve enforcement and reduce delays to buses.

At the same time, we’re rolling out improvements to enhance customer experience for those using our buses, making them greener, safer, and more comfortable. This includes:

• Delivering the next iteration of our world-leading Bus Safety Standard, which ensures new buses in London are fitted with advanced safety features such as intelligent speed assist and camera monitoring systems
  
  
• Ensuring that customers have up-to-date information, where they need it, by installing 5,000 additional real-time information displays at bus stops
  
  
• Delivering next-generation bus shelters at more locations, with better lighting, seating and accessibility
  
  
• Building on Western Europe’s largest zero emission bus fleet, with up to 6,000 zero emission buses in service by 2030, the equivalent of two entering service every day
  
  
• Improving passenger confidence and safety with our trial of CCTV at 30 bus shelters to evaluate the feasibility of a wider introduction
  
  
• Investing in bus driver training to support a better and consistent customer experience
  
  
• Improving bus station layouts to improve safety, accessibility and customer experience

Read more about how we are increasing the number of bus journeys by making bus travel better, faster and greener in our Bus action plan.

How it impacts you

Stamford Hill bus stop

The proposed changes to routes 67 and 149 would improve connectivity for some passengers but would result in disruption for others.

Here's what you can expect:

• The restructured route 149 would provide new direct links between areas such as Wood Green, St Ann’s Road and Kingsland Road, through to Liverpool Street and London Bridge, improving access to shopping, employment, and transport hubs
  
  
• Simplifying routeings would make the bus network easier to understand and navigate, particularly for new or occasional users
  
  
• Some passengers who currently undertake direct journeys, particularly those who travel on route 149 to and from bus stops north of Stamford Hill, may need to change buses to complete their trips. For example, passengers travelling between Tottenham and Shoreditch or London Bridge may need to change between route 279 and revised route 149 in future

The proposals have been developed to limit these impacts by ensuring that other routes retain key connections, with the network planned so that passengers can change between services at convenient locations like Tottenham High Road and Stamford Hill.

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If we go decide to go ahead, we will provide detailed maps, journey planning tools, and travel mentoring to help passengers understand and adapt to the changes. We have completed an initial Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) which sets out the expected impacts on different groups of people.

Current route 67 passengers

• A restructured 149 would serve all bus stops currently served by route 67 with the exception of Stop N in Dalston Junction Bus Station which would not be served by route 149. Passengers who currently board at Stop N would be able to board route 149 at Stop C on Kingsland Road. Stop C is approximately 100 metres from Stop N via a signalised pedestrian crossing. There is a shelter with seating and street lighting at Stop C.

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Current route 149 passengers

• A restructured 149 would retain current links between Stamford Hill and London Bridge
  • Route 279 would retain route 149 links between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill
    
    
  • Route 476 would retain route 149 links between Lansdowne Road and Stoke Newington
    
    
  • Route 243 would retain route 149 links between Bruce Grove and Shoreditch
    
    
• However, some people would need to change between buses in future if the proposed changes are introduced
  
  
  • For southbound journeys, same-stop interchange would be available between routes 279 and 149 at Stop SK “Egerton Road” on Stamford Hill. A shelter, seating and a Countdown sign with real-time bus arrival information is available at Stop SK
    
    
  • For northbound journeys, same-stop interchange would be available between routes 149 and 279 at Stop SE “Egerton Road” on Stamford Hill. A shelter, seating and a Countdown sign with real-time bus arrival information is available at Stop SE

New links on route 149

London Bridge bus stop

Re-routeing the 149 to run between Wood Green Station and London Bridge Station would create new direct links between Wood Green High Road, Green Lanes, West Green Road, La Rose Lane, St Ann’s Road and Kingsland Road, Shoreditch High Street, Norton Folgate, Bishopsgate, Gracechurch Street, King William Street and London Bridge. Passengers travelling between these locations would have quicker journey times and would no longer need to change between bus routes.

More information

We have also provided more information to help you respond and a set of Frequently Asked Questions:

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We want to make sure everyone can take part in our consultations. To help make it accessible to everyone we have provided our consultation information in the following formats:

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Tell us your views

You can reply by completing our survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete or if you are short on time, you can submit a quick response.

The closing date for comments is Sunday 20 September 2026.

Questions?

You can use our question tool during the consultation period. We will respond to your questions as soon as we can.

You can also contact us by email, via our telephone call back service (020 3054 6037) or in writing (FREEPOST TFL HAVE YOUR SAY)

Next steps

These proposals are subject to the outcome of our consultation. Once consultation ends on Sunday 20 September 2026, we will spend time considering all the responses we receive and will prepare a consultation report.

The consultation report will help us reach a decision on how these routes may change.

A copy of the report will be available to everyone that takes part in the consultation and a copy will be published on our website.