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|operator = [[Abellio London]]
 
|operator = [[Abellio London]]
 
|garage = [[Abellio London#Hayes (WS)|Hayes (WS)]]
 
|garage = [[Abellio London#Hayes (WS)|Hayes (WS)]]
|vehicle = Alexander Dennis E40D 10.4m / Enviro 400 MMC<br>Alexander Dennis E40H 10.4m / Enviro 400 MMC
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|vehicle = Alexander Dennis Enviro 400H 10.2m<br>Alexander Dennis E40H 10.4m / Enviro 400 MMC
 
|pvr = 10
 
|pvr = 10
 
|predecessors = [[London Buses route 140|Route 140]]
 
|predecessors = [[London Buses route 140|Route 140]]
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==History==
 
==History==
Route 278 commenced operation from 7 December 2019 running between Ruislip Station and Heathrow Airport Central via Ickenham, Hillingdon, Hayes and Harlington. It replaced the southern section of [[London Buses route 140|route 140]]. The route runs the full length of Long Lane in Hillingdon, and provides new orbital links from the area to Hayes and Heathrow. The route is operated by Abellio London from their Hayes (WS) garage using Enviro 400 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E40Hs and Enviro 400 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E40Ds.
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Route 278 commenced operation from 7 December 2019 running between Ruislip Station and Heathrow Airport Central via Ickenham, Hillingdon, Hayes and Harlington. It replaced the southern section of [[London Buses route 140|route 140]]. The route runs the full length of Long Lane in Hillingdon, and provides new orbital links from the area to Hayes and Heathrow. The route was initially operated by [[Abellio London]] from their [[Abellio London#Hayes (WS)|Hayes (WS) garage]] using existing Alexander Dennis Enviro 400Hs and brand new Enviro 400 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E40Ds.
   
 
==Current Route==
 
==Current Route==
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Route 278 operates via these primary locations:
 
Route 278 operates via these primary locations:
   
*Ruislip Station
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*Ruislip Station ''Station Approach''
 
*West Ruislip Station
 
*West Ruislip Station
 
*Ickenham
 
*Ickenham
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==Previous route 278s in London==
 
==Previous route 278s in London==
 
*East Beckton to Limehouse (1960-1993)
 
*East Beckton to Limehouse (1960-1993)
*Lewisham to Lewisham (1994-2004)
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*Lewisham to Kidbrooke (1994-2004)
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==

Revision as of 09:24, 18 June 2021

London Buses route 278 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Ruislip and Heathrow Airport Central, it is operated by Abellio London.

History

Route 278 commenced operation from 7 December 2019 running between Ruislip Station and Heathrow Airport Central via Ickenham, Hillingdon, Hayes and Harlington. It replaced the southern section of route 140. The route runs the full length of Long Lane in Hillingdon, and provides new orbital links from the area to Hayes and Heathrow. The route was initially operated by Abellio London from their Hayes (WS) garage using existing Alexander Dennis Enviro 400Hs and brand new Enviro 400 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E40Ds.

Current Route

Route 278 operates via these primary locations:

  • Ruislip Station Station Approach
  • West Ruislip Station
  • Ickenham
  • Hillingdon Station
  • Hayes & Harlington Station
  • Harlington Corner
  • Heathrow Airport North
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station

Previous route 278s in London

  • East Beckton to Limehouse (1960-1993)
  • Lewisham to Kidbrooke (1994-2004)

External links