New TfL service starts after longstanding request
TfL’s new bus service, route 310, is now operating between Golders Green and Stamford Hill. The introduction of the service follows a commitment made by the Mayor of London earlier this year in response to a longstanding request from residents, particularly in the local Jewish community, for a service to connect the neighbourhoods.
This is the first time that the two areas have been connected by a direct bus service. The 310 is operated by Stagecoach London.
TfL is running a public consultation to assess the response to the service over the next 12 months, to allow Londoners to provide feedback on how the service is running and to inform TfL’s longer-term service plans.
The trial of the bus route is part of TfL’s wider vision to improve public transport in London, as outlined in the Bus Action Plan.
As well as the introduction of the 310 bus route, there will also be improvements to route 210, which runs parallel to the 310, between Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Finsbury Park from Saturday 21 September. Buses will operate every 12 minutes instead of every 15 minutes before 7am on weekdays and before 9am on Saturdays and Sundays. The first buses on Sunday mornings will also start earlier to provide a consistent start time to buses on all days of the week.
“This is something we have been campaigning for over 15 years” – Andrew Gilbert and Adrian Cohen, Co-Chairs of the London Jewish Forum and recently appointed Vice Presidents of the Board of Deputies
Andrew Gilbert and Adrian Cohen, Co-Chairs of the London Jewish Forum and recently appointed Vice Presidents of the Board of Deputies, said: “In a period where our community is encountering unprecedented antisemitism, any measure that bolsters the confidence of Jewish individuals in using public transport is immensely valued.
“This is something we have been campaigning for over 15 years. Stamford Hill and Golders Green have always been centres of Jewish communal life in North London. A direct bus service connecting these hubs will provide substantial benefits to the community.”
“This service is not just about providing earlier and more frequent buses; it’s about bringing people together” – Rabbi Dovid Lichtig, Chief Executive, Interlink Foundation
Rabbi Dovid Lichtig, Chief Executive, Interlink Foundation, said: “We welcome the introduction of the new 310 bus route, which will significantly enhance connectivity between our communities in Golders Green and Stamford Hill. We extend our appreciation to the TfL Commissioner and the Mayor of London for making this possible. This service is not just about providing earlier and more frequent buses; it’s about bringing people together, improving access to essential services, and supporting sustainable travel options. We encourage everyone to use this service and share their experiences to help ensure it meets the needs of all those it was intended to serve.”
“It’s great to see this new bus route up and running in response to a campaign by the local communities for a service to connect these neighbourhoods” – Cllr Alan Schneiderman, Barnet Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change
Cllr Alan Schneiderman, Barnet Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “It’s great to see this new bus route up and running in response to a campaign by the local communities for a service to connect these neighbourhoods. The 310 is an important new transport link, helping to reduce car use by providing a sustainable and affordable travel option for people travelling across north London, accessing key services and visiting local businesses.”