The 310 bus route between Stamford Hill and Golders Green is the first to directly connect the two areas

Bus route 310 connects Golders Green with Stoke Newington (credit TfL)

The new bus service linking two of London’s biggest Jewish communities has launched this week.

Transport for London’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.

The 310 provides a “safe, accessible, sustainable and affordable form of public transport” connecting residents in North London. This is the first time that the two areas have been connected by a direct bus service.

TfL is running a public consultation to assess the response to the service over the next twelve months, to allow Londoners to provide feedback on how the service is running and to inform longer-term service plans. TfL will be working closely with local communities during this period to promote use of the route and to encourage communities to share their feedback.

Route 310 connects communities in Golders Green and Stamford Hill, serving people in the boroughs of Hackney, Barnet, Islington, Camden and Haringey, including stops at Highgate Village, Whittington Hospital and Finsbury Park.

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 21st. Buses will operate every twelve 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, meaning customers will benefit from buses operating up to 90 minutes earlier than they do currently.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “I’m delighted that the 310 bus route is now up and running, and serving the community. I pledged to Londoners when I was re-elected that I would introduce this route, and I’m pleased to be delivering on this promise. The brand-new bus route will connect Golders Green and Stamford Hill with a direct service for the first time, supporting many local residents, particularly in the Jewish community, and helping to build a safer, fairer and greener London for everyone.”

Geoff Hobbs, TfL’s director of public transport service planning, said: “We welcome all customers on board the new 310 bus and encourage people to use the service as much as possible and provide feedback during the consultation period. Feedback is hugely important to us and will enable us to create a bus service that benefits everyone using public transport services in the local area. We hope the new route will help to increase the use of buses and reduce car use by improving travel options for people living in the area.”

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.”

Rabbi Dovid Lichtig, chief executive of 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.”

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.”

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