London Buses route 611 was a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. It ran between Stonebridge Park and East Finchley, and was operated by Metroline.
History[]
Route 611 commenced operation on 31 July 1999 between Stonebridge Park and East Finchley via North Circular Road and Brent Cross. Initially operating from Metroline using an MCW Metrobus. The route was introduced to replaced the school service on route 112.
In 2002, the allocation was transferred to Cricklewood (W) garage.
On 31 July 2004, the route was retained by Metroline and was converted to low floor operation using a Plaxton President bodied Dennis Trident.
In 2005, the allocation was transferred to Perivale East (PV) garage and the Plaxton President bodied Dennis Trident was replaced by a Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7TL.
On 1 August 2009, the route was retained by Metroline.
In 2011, the Plaxton President bodied Dennis Trident was replaced by an East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD.
On 2 August 2014, the route was retained by Metroline.
In 2018, the East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD was replaced by an Optare MetroDecker.
In July 2018, the Optare MetroDecker was replaced by an East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD.
In Autumn 2019, the East Lancs Olympus bodied Scania N230UD was replaced by a Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TL.
On 18 July 2020, after 20 years of service, the route was discontinued. The route was partially replaced by route 112 on 29 August 2020.
Former Route[]
- Stonebridge Park Station Argenta Way
- Neasden
- Staples Corner
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Bus Station
- Finchley
- East Finchley Cemetery