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{{Infobox bus line
| number=139
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|number = 139
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|image =
| image=[[Image:London Bus route 139.jpg|300px]]
 
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|operator = [[London Sovereign RATP]]
| operator=[[Metroline]]
 
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|garage = [[London Sovereign#Edgware (BT)|Edgware (BT)]]
| garage=[[Metroline#Cricklewood|Cricklewood]]
 
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|vehicle = Volvo B5LH 10.4m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2<br>Volvo B5LH 10.5m / Wright Eclipe Gemini 3<br>Volvo B5LH 10.6m / Wright SRM
| vehicle=[[Dennis Trident 2]]/[[Plaxton President]]<br>[[Dennis Trident 2]]/[[Alexander ALX400]]
 
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|pvr = Day:23<br>Night:6
| pvr=21
 
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|predecessors = [[London Buses route 159|Route 159]]
| start=[[West Hampstead]]
 
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|night = 24-hour service
| end=[[Waterloo Station|Waterloo]]
 
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|start = Golders Green
| via=[[Abbey Road (street)|Abbey Road]]<br>[[Baker Street]]<br>[[Oxford Circus]]<br>[[Trafalgar Square]]<br>[[Strand]]
 
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|via = Lisson Grove<br>Baker Street<br>Portman Square<br>Oxford Circus<br>Piccadilly Circus<br>Trafalgar Square<br>The Strand<br>Waterloo Bridge
| length= 7 miles (11 km)
 
| level=24-hour service
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|end = Waterloo
 
|length = 7 miles (11 km)
| frequency=About every 8-12 minutes
 
| time=35-65 minutes
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|ibus = Yes
| night=24 hour service
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|level = 24-hour service
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|day = 24-hour service
}}
 
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|time = 34-65 minutes
 
|freq = About every 8-12 minutes}}
   
'''London Buses route 139''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. The service is currently contracted to [[Metroline]] for London Buses.
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'''London Buses route 139''' is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Golders Green and Waterloo, it is operated by [[London Sovereign]] RATP Group
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
The current route 139 was formed on [[14 March]] [[1992]] to replace the withdrawn Northern section of [[London Buses route 159|route 159]] between West Hampstead and Baker Street. Route 139 originally ran from '''West Hampstead''', with some daytime journeys extended to and from Golders Green, to '''Trafalgar Square''', using standard length [[Routemaster]]s from London Northern's Chalk Farm Garage. The destination for these extended journeys read "WEST HAMPSTEAD & Golders Green" and the Routemasters were initially route branded displaying West End via points (West Hampstead, Baker Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street) above the lower deck windows and '''Route 139 West Hampstead & Oxford Street''' on the front advertisement panels eitherside of the blinds.
 
The current route 139 was formed on [[14 March]] [[1992]] to replace the withdrawn Northern section of [[London Buses route 159|route 159]] between West Hampstead and Baker Street. Route 139 originally ran from '''West Hampstead''', with some daytime journeys extended to and from Golders Green, to '''Trafalgar Square''', using standard length [[Routemaster]]s from London Northern's Chalk Farm Garage. The destination for these extended journeys read "WEST HAMPSTEAD & Golders Green" and the Routemasters were initially route branded displaying West End via points (West Hampstead, Baker Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street) above the lower deck windows and '''Route 139 West Hampstead & Oxford Street''' on the front advertisement panels eitherside of the blinds.
   
In 1993, less than a year since the route's conception, Chalk Farm Bus Garage closed, and the Routemasters moved to [[Metroline#Holloway|Holloway Bus Garage]], which already operated Routemasters on [[London Buses route 10|route 10]]. They lost their route branding in favour of the MTL London livery, after London Northern was bought out by [[MTL (company)|MTL]] in October 1994.
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In 1993, less than a year since the route's inception, Chalk Farm Bus Garage closed, and the Routemasters moved to [[Metroline#Holloway|Holloway Bus Garage]], which already operated Routemasters on [[London Buses route 10|route 10]]. They lost their route branding in favour of the MTL London livery, after London Northern was bought out by [[MTL (transport company)|MTL]] in October 1994.
   
A rather surprising change happened in 1998 when the 139 was converted on [[23 March]] to single deck one person operation, using Marshall-bodied Darts based at North Acton Bus Garage, running at approximately the same frequencies as before. This was therefore a reduction in capacity; but a new [[London Buses route 189|route 189]], formed the previous year, was extended to help on the overlapping section between Abbey Road and Oxford Circus. The Golders Green journeys were withdrawn, terminating at West End Green at all times. In September 2000, North Acton Garage closed and the whole fleet moved to [[Metroline#Cricklewood|Cricklewood Garage]], being closer to the West Hampstead Terminus.
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A rather surprising change happened in 1998 when the 139 was converted on [[28 March]] to single deck one person operation, using Marshall-bodied Darts based at North Acton Bus Garage, running at approximately the same frequencies as before. This was therefore a reduction in capacity; but a new [[London Buses route 189|route 189]], formed the previous year, was extended to help on the overlapping section between Abbey Road and Oxford Circus. The Golders Green journeys were withdrawn, terminating at West End Green at all times. In September 2000, North Acton Garage closed and the whole fleet moved to [[Metroline#Cricklewood|Cricklewood Garage]], being closer to the West Hampstead Terminus.
   
On [[1 February]] [[2003]] the route was extended from [[Trafalgar Square]] to [[Waterloo Station]], via the [[Strand]] and [[Waterloo Bridge]], and at the same time was gradually converted back to double deck, this time [[Dennis Trident 2|Dennis Trident]] [[Plaxton President]]s were ordered, in preparation for the [[London congestion charge]]. "This will provide new links in the West End and enhance the frequency of some links currently provided by [[London Buses route 176|route 176]]." In reality, all bus types working from [[Metroline#Cricklewood|Cricklewood Bus Garage]] can be seen on the route. Darts also make the odd rare appearance.
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On 1 February 2003, the route was retained by Metroline and the route was extended from Trafalgar Square to Waterloo Station, via the Strand and Waterloo Bridge, and at the same time was gradually converted back to double deck operation with Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents, in preparation for the introduction of the London congestion charge.
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On 23 April 2004, the route became a 24 hour service.
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In 2010, the Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents were replaced by Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s.
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On 30 January 2010, the route was retained by [[Metroline]].
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In 2011, the Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s were replaced by brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro 400Hs.
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On 1 April 2017, the route passed to [[London Sovereign RATP Group]] operating from their Edgware (BT) using brand Wright Eclipse Gemini 2, Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 and Wright SRM bodied Volvo B5LHs and the route was extended from West Hampstead to Golders Green Station at the same time.
   
 
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===Route departing West Hampstead===
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===Route departing Golders Green===
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*Golders Green ''Bus Station''
* '''[[West Hampstead]]''' ''West End Green''
 
* [[West End Lane]]
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*West Hampstead Stations
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*St John's Wood
* '''[[West Hampstead railway station|West Hampstead National Rail Stations]]'''
 
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*Grove End Road (for Lord's Cricket Ground)
* '''[[West Hampstead tube station|West Hampstead Underground Station]]'''
 
 
*Baker Street Station
* [[Abbey Road]]
 
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*Bond Street Station
* [[Grove End Road]]
 
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*Oxford Circus Station
* [[Lisson Grove]]
 
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*Piccadilly Circus Station
* [[Rossmore Road]]
 
 
*Trafalgar Square
* '''[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street Station]]'''
 
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*Charing Cross Station
* [[Baker Street]]
 
 
*Aldwych
* [[Orchard Street]] ''[[Selfridges]]''
 
 
*Waterloo Station
* [[Oxford Street]] ''[[John Lewis]]''
 
* '''[[Oxford Circus tube station|Oxford Circus Station]]'''
 
* [[Regent Street]]
 
* '''[[Piccadilly Circus tube station|Piccadilly Circus Station]]'''
 
* [[The Haymarket]]
 
* [[Trafalgar Square]]
 
* [[Duncannon Street]] for ''[[Charing Cross Station]]''
 
* [[Strand]]
 
* [[Aldwych]]
 
* [[Waterloo Bridge]]
 
* '''[[Waterloo Station]]''' ''Mepham Street''
 
 
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* '''[[Waterloo Station]]''' ''Mepham Street''
 
* '''[[Waterloo Station]]''' ''Mepham Street''
 
* [[Waterloo Bridge]]
 
* [[Waterloo Bridge]]
* [[Strand]]
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* [[Strand, London|Strand]]
 
* '''[[Charing Cross Station]]'''
 
* '''[[Charing Cross Station]]'''
 
* [[Trafalgar Square]]
 
* [[Trafalgar Square]]
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* [[Lisson Grove]]
 
* [[Lisson Grove]]
 
* [[Grove End Road]]
 
* [[Grove End Road]]
* [[Abbey Road]]
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* [[Abbey Road (street)|Abbey Road]]
 
* [[West End Lane]]
 
* [[West End Lane]]
* '''[[West Hampstead tube station|West Hampstead Underground Station]]'''
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* '''[[West Hampstead tube station|West Hampstead Underground Station]]'''
 
* '''[[West Hampstead railway station|West Hampstead National Rail Stations]]'''
 
* '''[[West Hampstead railway station|West Hampstead National Rail Stations]]'''
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*Golders Green ''Bus Station''
* '''[[West Hampstead]]''' ''West End Green''
 
 
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[[Category:Transport in Camden]]
 
[[Category:Transport in Camden]]
 
[[Category:Transport in Westminster]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 2 January 2018


London Buses route 139 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Golders Green and Waterloo, it is operated by London Sovereign RATP Group

History[]

The current route 139 was formed on 14 March 1992 to replace the withdrawn Northern section of route 159 between West Hampstead and Baker Street. Route 139 originally ran from West Hampstead, with some daytime journeys extended to and from Golders Green, to Trafalgar Square, using standard length Routemasters from London Northern's Chalk Farm Garage. The destination for these extended journeys read "WEST HAMPSTEAD & Golders Green" and the Routemasters were initially route branded displaying West End via points (West Hampstead, Baker Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street) above the lower deck windows and Route 139 West Hampstead & Oxford Street on the front advertisement panels eitherside of the blinds.

In 1993, less than a year since the route's inception, Chalk Farm Bus Garage closed, and the Routemasters moved to Holloway Bus Garage, which already operated Routemasters on route 10. They lost their route branding in favour of the MTL London livery, after London Northern was bought out by MTL in October 1994.

A rather surprising change happened in 1998 when the 139 was converted on 28 March to single deck one person operation, using Marshall-bodied Darts based at North Acton Bus Garage, running at approximately the same frequencies as before. This was therefore a reduction in capacity; but a new route 189, formed the previous year, was extended to help on the overlapping section between Abbey Road and Oxford Circus. The Golders Green journeys were withdrawn, terminating at West End Green at all times. In September 2000, North Acton Garage closed and the whole fleet moved to Cricklewood Garage, being closer to the West Hampstead Terminus.

On 1 February 2003, the route was retained by Metroline and the route was extended from Trafalgar Square to Waterloo Station, via the Strand and Waterloo Bridge, and at the same time was gradually converted back to double deck operation with Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents, in preparation for the introduction of the London congestion charge.

On 23 April 2004, the route became a 24 hour service.

In 2010, the Plaxton President bodied Dennis Tridents were replaced by Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s.

On 30 January 2010, the route was retained by Metroline.

In 2011, the Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s were replaced by brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro 400Hs.

On 1 April 2017, the route passed to London Sovereign RATP Group operating from their Edgware (BT) using brand Wright Eclipse Gemini 2, Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 and Wright SRM bodied Volvo B5LHs and the route was extended from West Hampstead to Golders Green Station at the same time.

Current route[]

Route departing Golders Green[]

  • Golders Green Bus Station
  • West Hampstead Stations
  • St John's Wood
  • Grove End Road (for Lord's Cricket Ground)
  • Baker Street Station
  • Bond Street Station
  • Oxford Circus Station
  • Piccadilly Circus Station
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Charing Cross Station
  • Aldwych
  • Waterloo Station

Route departing Waterloo[]

Previous route 139s in London[]

Until 21 November 1987, route 139 ran between Ilford and Dagenham Dock.

See also[]

External links[]


List of bus routes in London

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