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| start=[[Paddington]]
| via=[[Edgware Road]]<br />[[Marylebone]]<br />[[Baker Street]]<br />[[Warren Street]]<br />[[Euston railway station|Euston]]<br />[[London King's Cross railway station|King's Cross]]<br />[[Angel]]<br />[[Liverpool Street station|Liverpool Street]]<br />[[Aldgate]]<br />[[Stepney Green]]<br />[[Mile End]]
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| end=[[Bow Church]]
| end=[[Bow Church]]
| length=(12 km)
| length=7 miles (12 km)
| level=24 hour service
| level=24 hour service
| frequency=About every 10-30 minutes
| frequency=About every 10-30 minutes
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Route 205 is currently contracted to Stagecoach London.
'''London Buses route 205''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. The service is currently contracted to [[Stagecoach London]].


==history==
==History==
Route 205 replaced the former SL1 ("StationLink 1") service, which had begun as an accessible route called Carelink for those with disabilities operated by [[National Bus Company (UK)|National Bus Company]]-owned [[First Berkshire & The Thames Valley|Beeline]]. This route was withdrawn in 1988, and it became a London Transport contracted route. It was initially operated by [[London General]], but in 1992 the contract was won by [[Thorpes]].<ref>{{cite book|last=McLachlan|first=Tom|title=London Buses 1985-1995: Managing The Change|year=1995|publisher = Venture Publications|page=106|isbn=1898432740}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Brown|first=Stewart J|title=Buses in Britain|publisher=Capital Transport|date=September 1993|page=159|isbn=1854141589}}</ref> For a short period the route continued to be branded as Stationlink.<ref name=TFA>[http://www.tourismforall.org.uk/London-transport.html London transport - London - TFA - Tourism For All]</ref>


Route 205 was introduced as part of the planned bus improvements in preparation for the [[London congestion charge|Congestion Charging Zone]] in 2003. It connects Paddington, Marylebone, Euston, King's Cross and Liverpool Street Mainline stations, as well as many Underground stations following the northern part of the [[Circle line (London Underground)|Circle Line]]. A route 705, linking stations on the southern section of the Circle Line, was also created but later withdrawn. The contract to operate the new route was won by [[Metroline]].<ref name=Buses>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=East London sweeps the board with latest contract awards|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=646|date=January 2009|page=22}}</ref>
'''1988 / 1992''': Replacing former route SL1 (Stationlink 1) in 1988, Route 205 began to operate as a London Transport Service. Initially being operated by London General, Thorpes (now Metroline) won the contract in 1992 and for a short period operated as Stationlink also.


It was extended from Whitechapel to Mile End Station on 16 June 2007, and was converted into 24-hour service at the same time.<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/4983.aspx Passengers to benefit from a bus route extension to Mile End Sation | Transport for London]</ref> Seven new [[Scania N-series|Scania N230UD]]'s arrived in summer 2007 to increase the frequency of the route.<ref name=Buses />
'''2003''': Route 205 was introduced as part of the planned bus improvements in preparation for the Congestion Charge. The route connects Paddington, Marylebone, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras and Liverpool Street Mainline stations. This service runs alongside the northern part of London Underground’s Circle Line. Route 205 was then operated by Metroline


From 29 August 2009, East London took over the operation of route 205. At the same time the route was extended further east, from Mile End to Bow. The contract required 25 new buses.<ref name=Buses />
'''2007''': Route 205 was extended from Whitechapel to Mile End on June 16 as well as becoming a 24 hour service. To increase passenger capacity and frequency, seven new Scania N230UD buses were introduced.


==Current route==
'''2009''': Stagecoach began to operate route 205 and was extended from Mile End to Bow Church. The contract required 25 new Scania OmniCity buses.
<ref name=timetable>[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/205.htm London Bus Routes - 205 timetable]</ref>
*[[Paddington station|Paddington Station]] ''Eastbourne Terrace''
*[[Edgware Road tube station|Edgware Road Station]]
*[[Marylebone station|Marylebone Station]]
*[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street Station]]
*[[Regents Park tube station|Regent's Park Station]]
*[[Great Portland Street tube station|Great Portland Street Station]]
*[[Warren Street tube station|Warren Street Station]]
*[[Euston Square tube station|Euston Square Station]]
*[[Euston tube station|Euston Station]] ''Bus Station''
*[[St Pancras railway station|St Pancras Station]]
*[[Kings Cross station|Kings Cross Station]]
*[[Angel tube station|Angel Station]]
*[[Old Street station|Old Street Station]]
*[[Moorgate station|Moorgate Station]]
*[[Liverpool Street station|Liverpool Street Station]] ''Bus Station''
*[[Aldgate tube station|Aldgate Station]]
*[[Aldgate East tube station|Aldgate East Station]]
*[[Whitechapel station|Whitechapel Station]]
*[[Stepney Green station|Stepney Green Station]]
*[[Bow Road railway station|Bow Road Station]]
*[[Bow Church DLR station|Bow Church Station]]


==Route 205==
==See also==

Paddington Station

St Mary's Hospital

Edgware Road Station

Marylebone Station

Baker Street

Baker Street Station

Harley Street

Regents Park Station

Great Portland Street Station / Euston Road

Warren Street Station

Euston Square Station

Euston Station

British Library

King's Cross Station

King's Cross Road

Penton Rise

Penton Street

Angel Station

Angel Islington / City Road

Central Street

Windsor Terrace

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Old Street Station

City Road / Leonard Street

Epworth Street

Finsbury Square / Moorgate

Eldon Street / Liverpool Street Station

All Hallows Church

Wormwood Street

Houndsditch

St Botolph Street

Osborn Street

Fieldgate Street

The East London Mosque

Royal London Hospital / Whitechapel Station

Booth Memorial

Stepney Green

Stepney Green Station

Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate

Queen Mary / University Of London

Regents Canal

Mile End Station

Coborn Road

Bow Road Station

Bow Church Station

Bow Bus Garage

==Related Wikipedia Searches==
* [[List of bus routes in London]]
* [[List of bus routes in London]]
* [[Stagecoach London]]
* [[Stagecoach London]]


==Links==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk Transport for London]
* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk Transport for London]
* [http://www.busesatwork.co.uk London Bus Routes]
* [http://www.busesatwork.co.uk London Bus Routes]

Revision as of 12:57, 30 January 2012

205
Overview
OperatorStagecoach London
GarageBow (BW)
VehicleScania OmniCity 10.6m
Night-time24 hour service
Route
StartPaddington
ViaEdgware Road
Marylebone
Baker Street
Warren Street
Euston
King's Cross
Angel
Liverpool Street
Aldgate
Stepney Green
Mile End
EndBow Church
Length7 miles (12 km)
Service
Level24 hour service
FrequencyAbout every 10-30 minutes
Journey time38-70 minutes
Operates24 hour service

London Buses route 205 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Stagecoach London.

History

Route 205 replaced the former SL1 ("StationLink 1") service, which had begun as an accessible route called Carelink for those with disabilities operated by National Bus Company-owned Beeline. This route was withdrawn in 1988, and it became a London Transport contracted route. It was initially operated by London General, but in 1992 the contract was won by Thorpes.[1][2] For a short period the route continued to be branded as Stationlink.[3]

Route 205 was introduced as part of the planned bus improvements in preparation for the Congestion Charging Zone in 2003. It connects Paddington, Marylebone, Euston, King's Cross and Liverpool Street Mainline stations, as well as many Underground stations following the northern part of the Circle Line. A route 705, linking stations on the southern section of the Circle Line, was also created but later withdrawn. The contract to operate the new route was won by Metroline.[4]

It was extended from Whitechapel to Mile End Station on 16 June 2007, and was converted into 24-hour service at the same time.[5] Seven new Scania N230UD's arrived in summer 2007 to increase the frequency of the route.[4]

From 29 August 2009, East London took over the operation of route 205. At the same time the route was extended further east, from Mile End to Bow. The contract required 25 new buses.[4]

Current route

[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ McLachlan, Tom (1995). London Buses 1985-1995: Managing The Change. Venture Publications. p. 106. ISBN 1898432740.
  2. ^ Brown, Stewart J (September 1993). Buses in Britain. Capital Transport. p. 159. ISBN 1854141589.
  3. ^ London transport - London - TFA - Tourism For All
  4. ^ a b c Aldridge, John (January 2009). "East London sweeps the board with latest contract awards". Buses (646). Ian Allan Publishing: 22.
  5. ^ Passengers to benefit from a bus route extension to Mile End Sation | Transport for London
  6. ^ London Bus Routes - 205 timetable
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