London Buses route 277
| 277 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Operator | Stagecoach London |
| Route | |
| Start | Leamouth |
| Via | Canary Wharf Mile End Hackney Central Dalston Junction |
| End | Highbury & Islington |
London Buses route 277 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Leamouth and Highbury & Islington, it is operated by Stagecoach London.
History
Stagecoach London commenced a new contract in February 2010.[1]
In February 2009, drivers on the route were criticised by local residents for causing unnecessarily high noise and air pollution at the Highbury Corner terminus.[2]
Cultural significance
The route is notable for passing through areas of London with strong cultural importance. A feature in Time Out magazine in March 2009 highlighted notable points along the route as the Vortex Jazz Club and Café Oto in Dalston, the Hackney Empire theatre, Broadway Market in London Fields and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.[3]
Current route
Route 277 operates via these primary locations:[4]
- East India
- Canary Wharf
- Westferry station
- Mile End
- Victoria Park
- Hackney Town Hall
- Dalston Junction
- Highbury & Islington
References
- ^ Bus tender results Route 277/N277 Transport for London 6 August 2009
- ^ Selfish bus drivers bring fumes misery Islington Tribune 20 February 2009
- ^ Bus Route 277: Highbury to Canary Wharf - Time Out London
- ^ Route 277 Map Transport for London
External links
Media related to London Buses route 277 at Wikimedia Commons
