TfL proposes to terminate 42 bus route at Tooley Street

Bus route 42 currently runs between Liverpool Street and East Dulwich, overlapping with route 78 along the Tower Bridge Road – Liverpool Street section. TfL proposes that route 42 should terminate before crossing the river, at Tooley Street which they expect will improve reliability on the rest of the 42 route.

You can find out more about the proposals on the TfL website. If you use the service and want to comment on the proposed changes, TfL offer a variety of ways to give comments:

  • Complete the online survey at   tfl.gov.uk/42-bus-tooley-street
  • Email: haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk
  • ‘FREEPOST, TfL Have Your Say (Bus route 42)’ (no stamp needed)
  • Telephone: 020 3054 6037 to leave your name and contact number and they will call you back. Please quote ‘bus route 42’ when leaving your message

The closing date for comments is Sunday 20 September 2026.