New routes to be introduced to improve connections to Acton Mainline

A series of changes to existing bus routes and the introduction of completely new services is planned as part of a package of changes designed to improve connections with Acton Mainline station. The deadline for responses to the consultation on the changes is Sunday 17 September.

It is anticipated that demand for routes serving the station will increase significantly with the introduction of the Elizabeth line service (Crossrail) and at the moment the number of routes serving the station is low.

There are two new routes proposed (the 218 and 306) and significant changes to the routes of the 266 and 440.

The 218 would travel between North Acton and Hammersmith serving West Acton and Askew Road. It would run every 10 minutes during Monday to Saturday day time, and every 15 minutes during Sundays and all evenings using single-deck buses. It would follow the existing alignment of route 440 between North Acton, Gypsy Corner and Acton High Street via West Acton. It would then follow the existing alignment of route 266 between Acton High Street and Hammersmith via Askew Road.

The new 306 route would run between Acton Vale, Bromyard Avenue and Fulham, Sand’s End running every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytime and every 15 minutes during Sunday and all evenings using double-deck vehicles. It would follow the existing alignment of route 266 between Acton Vale and Hammersmith Bus Station via Askew Road. It would then follow the existing alignment of route 391 between Hammersmith town centre and Fulham, Sand’s End.

September 12, 2017