The Anonymous Widower

The 38 Bus And The Lizzie Line

London’s 38 bus is very convenient for me.

• It is a frequent route, running most times every few minutes.
• The stops are about a hundred metres from my house just round the corner.
• To the East it goes through Hackney to the romantic Clapton Pond.
• To the West it goes to Angel and across Central London to Victoria station.
• The route connects to the new entrance at Hackney Central station, which makes it easy coming home from the East with heavy shopping.

Yesterday, I used the 38 bus to go to and from the Lizzie Line for a trip to Paddington station.

The Outrun

These pictures show the change to the Lizzie Line at Tottenham Court Road station.

Note.

1. It was a walk of about a hundred metres.
2. I took pictures of the entrance to the new @sohoplace theatre, which is still behind barriers.
3. The walk could improve, once the works around Centre Point are finished.

It’s certainly a viable route from where I live and the Angel to the Lizzie Line, if you’re going West.

The Return

I took these pictures on my return.

Note.

1. It was a walk of about a hundred metres.
2. The two stops for the 38 bus are opposite each other.
3. The walk could improve, once the works around Centre Point are finished.

It would certainly be a viable route to get from the Lizzie Line to the Angel, if you’re coming from the West.

It would also be a viable route for me to get to my house.

Although taking a 21 or 141 bus from Moorgate is a better route, as I suspect it is quicker.

Unfortunately, that route won’t be viable if Transport for London have their way and execute The Great Bus Robbery.

Which Route Does Transport for London’s Journey Planner Recommend?

Whoever wrote the current version of this is not a Londoner, as it recommends a route with three changes and doesn’t use the Lizzie Line.

If I type in my home address, it does recommend going via Dalston Junction and Whitechapel, which is better, but the walk is too much for me on some days.

I Wouldn’t Be Surprised To See Improvements To The Positions Of Bus Stops

They are not best placed at the moment, but the construction in the area is still going on.

So after construction finishes, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some stops moved to better places.

 

August 2, 2022 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | @sohoplace Theatre, Bus Routes And Crossrail, Buses, Elizabeth Line, Hackney Central Station - Graham Road Entrance, London Bus 38, Paddington Station, The Angel, Victoria Station