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{{Use British English|date=May 2013}}
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{{Infobox bus line
{{Infobox bus line
|number = 111
|number = 111
|image = Au_Morandarte_Flickr_DSC01318_(9614925461).jpg
|image = Au Morandarte Flickr DSC01318 (9614925461).jpg
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|caption = [[London United Busways|London United]] [[Scania OmniCity]] at [[Heathrow Central bus station]] in August 2013
|caption = [[London United Busways|London United]] [[Scania OmniCity]] at [[Heathrow Central bus station]] in August 2013
|bgcolor = red
|bgcolor = red
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|operator = [[London United Busways|London United]]
|operator = [[London United Busways|London United]]
|garage = [[London United Busways#Hounslow (AV)|Hounslow]]
|garage = [[London United Busways#Hounslow (AV)|Hounslow (AV)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ratpdevlondon.co.uk/index.php?bus-routes |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-06-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618065313/http://www.ratpdevlondon.co.uk/index.php?bus-routes |archive-date=18 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|vehicle = [[Scania OmniCity]] 10.8m
|vehicle = [[New Routemaster]]
|pvr = 25 (April 2017)
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|night = 24-hour service <!-- sourced in article -->
|open = 16 February 1944
|start = [[Heathrow Central bus station]]
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|former_operator = [[London Regional Transport]]<br>[[London Transport Executive (GLC)|London Transport Executive]]<br>[[London Transport Board]]<br>[[London Transport Executive]]<br>[[London Passenger Transport Board]]
*[[Cranford, London|Cranford]]
|night = 24-hour service
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|start = [[Heathrow Central bus station|Heathrow Airport]]
*[[Hounslow]]
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'''London Buses route 111''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in London, England, running between [[Heathrow Central bus station]] and [[Kingston bus stations|Kingston bus station]]. It is operated by [[London United Busways|London United]].
'''London Buses route 111''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in London, England, running between [[Heathrow Central bus station|Heathrow Airport]] and [[Cromwell Road bus station|Kingston]]. It is operated by [[London United Busways|London United]].


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Transdev London VP112.JPG|thumb|[[London United Busways|Transdev London]] [[Plaxton President]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] in [[Kingston on Thames]] in December 2008]]
Route 111 was converted to driver-only single-deck operation with [[AEC Swift]]s on 23 August 1969. It initially operated only between Cranford (weekday peaks and Sundays) or Hounslow Garage (weekday off-peaks and Saturdays) and Hanworth. At the same time a self-service system was introduced on routes 110 and 111, with passengers buying tickets from a machine.<ref>{{cite book | title=The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development | publisher=London Transport |author1=Graeme Bruce, J |author2=Curtis, Colin | year=1977 | pages=116 | isbn=0853290830}}</ref>
Route 111 commenced operating on 16 February 1944 from [[London United Busways#Hounslow (AV)|Hounslow garage]] to [[Hanworth]].<ref name=Buses798>London United loses route 111 ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 798 September 2021 page 22</ref> It was converted to driver-only single-deck operation with [[AEC Swift]]s on 23 August 1969. At the same time a self-service system was introduced on routes 110 and 111, with passengers buying tickets from a machine.<ref>{{cite book | title=The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development | publisher=London Transport |author1=Graeme Bruce, J |author2=Curtis, Colin | year=1977 | pages=116 | isbn=0853290830}}</ref> It was extended to [[Heathrow Central bus station|Heathrow Airport]] in 1981.<ref name=Buses798/>


From 1 December 2007, route 111 was converted into a 24-hour service; before its introduction a number of residents in Hampton complained to the local newspaper and TfL, who named the alternative of more [[List of bus routes in London#400-499|route 481 buses]] bypassing Hampton to the north-east.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/richmondnews/1774122.24_hour_bus_scheme_fury/ |title=24-hour bus scheme fury |work=Richmond & Twickenham Times |date=24 October 2007}}</ref> Supporters of the extension in hours of operation included the [[Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2007/november/24-hour-service-for-111-bus-route |title=24 hour service for 111 bus route |publisher=Transport for London |date=26 November 2007}}</ref>
From 1 December 2007, route 111 was converted into a 24-hour service; before its introduction a number of residents in Hampton complained to the local newspaper and [[Transport for London]], who named the alternative of more [[London Buses route 481|route 481]] buses bypassing Hampton to the north-east.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/richmondnews/1774122.24_hour_bus_scheme_fury/ |title=24-hour bus scheme fury |work=[[Richmond & Twickenham Times]]|date=24 October 2007}}</ref> Supporters of the extension in hours of operation included the [[Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2007/november/24-hour-service-for-111-bus-route |title=24 hour service for 111 bus route |publisher=[[Transport for London]]|date=26 November 2007}}</ref>


Weekday peak hours service increased to every 8–9 minutes in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richmond.gov.uk/who_are_my_councillors?mgl=mgAi.aspx&ID=19215 |title=Councillors' Details - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames}}</ref>
Weekday peak hours service increased to every 8–9 minutes in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richmond.gov.uk/who_are_my_councillors?mgl=mgAi.aspx&ID=19215 |title=Councillors' Details - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames}}</ref> The service was free within the Heathrow free travel zone, until the travel zone was abolished in June 2021 after [[Heathrow Airport Holdings]] withdrew funding.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20210606092337/https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes Heathrow free travel zone to end - 12 June 2021] Transport for London 12 June 2021</ref>


The route will pass to Abellio London on 30 April 2022 and will be operated by electric buses.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
Having been operated out of Hounslow garage since its inception, on 30 April 2022 it will be taken over by [[Abellio London]] and operated ouf of [[Fulwell bus garage]] with electric buses.<ref name=Buses798/>


==Current route==
==Current route==
Route 111 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/111 Route 111 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route 111 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/111 Route 111 Map] Transport for London</ref>
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[[File:Transdev London VP112.JPG|thumb|[[London United Busways|Transdev London]] [[Plaxton President]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] in [[Kingston on Thames]] in December 2008]]
*[[Heathrow Central bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} {{rail-interchange|air}}
*[[Heathrow Central bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} {{rail-interchange|air}}
*[[Harlington, London|Harlington Corner]] ''[[Bath Road]] hotels''
*[[Harlington, London|Harlington Corner]]
*[[Cranford, London|Cranford]]
*[[Cranford, London|Cranford]]
*[[Heston]]
*[[Heston]]
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*[[Hampton Court Palace]] {{rint|london|river}}
*[[Hampton Court Palace]] {{rint|london|river}}
*[[Kingston upon Thames|Kingston]] ''Wood Street''
*[[Kingston upon Thames|Kingston]] ''Wood Street''
*Kingston [[Kingston bus stations|Cromwell Road Bus Station]] {{rint|london|bus}} for [[Kingston railway station (London)|Kingston station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Cromwell Road bus station]] {{rint|london|bus}} for [[Kingston railway station (England)|Kingston station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Bus routes in London]]
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[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Hillingdon]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Hillingdon]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Hounslow]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Hounslow]]
[[Category:Transport in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames]]
[[Category:Transport in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]]
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Revision as of 23:21, 31 August 2021

111
London United Scania OmniCity at Heathrow Central bus station in August 2013
Overview
OperatorLondon United
GarageHounslow
VehicleNew Routemaster
Peak vehicle requirement25 (April 2017)
Began service16 February 1944
Former operator(s)London Regional Transport
London Transport Executive
London Transport Board
London Transport Executive
London Passenger Transport Board
Night-time24-hour service
Route
StartHeathrow Airport
ViaCranford
Heston
Hounslow
Hanworth
Hampton
EndKingston
Service
LevelDaily

London Buses route 111 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England, running between Heathrow Airport and Kingston. It is operated by London United.

History

Transdev London Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7TL in Kingston on Thames in December 2008

Route 111 commenced operating on 16 February 1944 from Hounslow garage to Hanworth.[1] It was converted to driver-only single-deck operation with AEC Swifts on 23 August 1969. At the same time a self-service system was introduced on routes 110 and 111, with passengers buying tickets from a machine.[2] It was extended to Heathrow Airport in 1981.[1]

From 1 December 2007, route 111 was converted into a 24-hour service; before its introduction a number of residents in Hampton complained to the local newspaper and Transport for London, who named the alternative of more route 481 buses bypassing Hampton to the north-east.[3] Supporters of the extension in hours of operation included the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.[4]

Weekday peak hours service increased to every 8–9 minutes in 2010.[5] The service was free within the Heathrow free travel zone, until the travel zone was abolished in June 2021 after Heathrow Airport Holdings withdrew funding.[6]

Having been operated out of Hounslow garage since its inception, on 30 April 2022 it will be taken over by Abellio London and operated ouf of Fulwell bus garage with electric buses.[1]

Current route

Route 111 operates via these primary locations:[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c London United loses route 111 Buses issue 798 September 2021 page 22
  2. ^ Graeme Bruce, J; Curtis, Colin (1977). The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development. London Transport. p. 116. ISBN 0853290830.
  3. ^ "24-hour bus scheme fury". Richmond & Twickenham Times. 24 October 2007.
  4. ^ "24 hour service for 111 bus route" (Press release). Transport for London. 26 November 2007.
  5. ^ "Councillors' Details - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames".
  6. ^ Heathrow free travel zone to end - 12 June 2021 Transport for London 12 June 2021
  7. ^ Route 111 Map Transport for London

External links

Media related to London Buses route 111 at Wikimedia Commons

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