London Buses route 316

London Buses route 316 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Cricklewood Bus Garage and White City, it is operated by Metroline.

History
Route 316 was introduced on 11 October 1997 to replace route 16 between Cricklewood and Neasden. It was initially operated by Metroline from Cricklewood (W) garage using Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SLFs and the occasional MCW Metrobus.

On 11 October 2002, it passed to Thorpe with brand new Plaxton Pointer 2 bodied Dennis Dart SLFs introduced.

It was included in the sale of Thorpe & Sons to Metroline in August 2004.

On 21 May 2005, route 316 was transferred from Thorpes' Perivale West (FE) garage to Metroline's Cricklewood (W) garage.

On 13 October 2007, the section between Cricklewood and Neasden was withdrawn and replaced by new route 332.

On On 29 November 2008, the route was extended from North Kensington to White City Bus Station to coincide with the opening of Westfield London.

On 10 October 2009, route 316 was retained by Metroline with brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Darts introduced.

Current route

 * Cricklewood Bus Garage
 * Cricklewood Broadway
 * Kilburn Station
 * Brondesbury Station
 * Kilburn High Road Station
 * Kilburn Park Station
 * Maida Hill
 * Queen's Park Station
 * Ladbroke Grove Sainsbury's
 * St Charles Hospital
 * Latimer Road Station
 * Shepherd's Bush Stations
 * White City Bus Station