I Rode The Whole Superloop 

tonight the Super Looper bus is gonna blind me but I won't feel blue, like I always do 'cause somewhere in the crowd there's you ...

The "I'm a pensioner and the extortionate bills to heat my home are too expensive so I keep warm and socialise on the bus" experience.

The notification abbreviated the title to "I Rode The Whole Superloo...", and I wondered if Geoff was expanding the site types he covers.

I live in Walthamstow and my little five year old girl loves shouting out SUPERLOOP every time we see one so TFL have definitely got the branding right, my little one approves!

in '22 we were visiting London for the time during what turned out to be the mourning week for Queen Elizabeth. The morning of our departure, the morning of the funeral itself, overhead lines were knocked down on the Elizabeth Line / Heathrow Express tracks. Our train stopped just past Hayes & Harlington, after a couple of excruciating hours we were taken off the train and led up the tracks to the station with the instructions "Get on the X140!" No one had informed the bus driver of the rail situation, and he was very confused by all of us and our luggage. "There's a train that goes to Heathrow, you know!" Not many of the rail refugees were mentally prepared for how to pay for the bus ride. But thanks to years of watching Geoff traverse the London transit system, my wife and just tapped on with our Oyster cards.

It was a great pleasure meeting you Geoff in thamesmead a few weeks ago. Sorry there wasn’t anything great to show you about thamesmead other than a burned out bin.

Hi, Geoff, my family and I thought it was great to meet you on the SL3 launch day. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us and share in the fun (despite the roadworks around Chislehurst station!)

Geoff: I rode the whole Superloop in 9 hours! SL4, SL6, SL8: ......And we took that personally.

I don't care if other people did the superloop, it's way more understandable when you do it

9:56 With the Birmingham Outer Circle route, the 11A runs in the anticlockwise direction throughout the circle while the 11C does the same in the clockwise direction. The route is split into two routes with the same numbers and in both directions, one does the part between Acocks Green & Erdington via the South and West of the city such as King's Heath, Selly Oak and Handsworth and the other runs between Acocks Green & via Perry Barr via the East of the City such as Yardley, Washwood Heath and Erdington. From what I know of, the split was meant to be only temporary while the road works were taking place in the Perry Barr area a few years ago, but it does look like National Express has opted to keep this arrangement permanent.

I applaud your commitment Geoff. That’s an awfully long loop around London!

This brings back happy memories of my school days in the late 1970s, when my friend and I did this trip on regular bus services one summer holiday, using a 35p Red Bus Rover ticket. I even recall doing the same interchange in Walthamstow in the dark as I waited for the number 69 to get me back to North Woolwich. It took a lot longer than 9 hours that day, and was a real eye-opener for a kid who had grown up in the outer suburbs of south east London. Thank you!

the fact you mentioned the 90 made me feel really happy cuz it made me feel like "my local bus route was mentioned!" and yea, note that route takes between 2hrs and 2hrs 30mins and also you can make it a loop cuz not only the 90 but the 77 connects the 2 bus routes together so remember Geoff that there is a loop in Glasgow (77 + 90)

When talking about the loop services. Cardiff has 2 (1 City Circle: Clockwise and 2 City Circle: Anti-clockwis)

The things you do for your art, Geoff! A martyr to motion. Keep going!

Geoff im not from London but find all London bus video's absolutely fascinating and very informative

Don’t forget to tick off the SL4 route when it commences next year 😁👍

Ace video Geoff, that must have taken some making, especially the graphics which are brilliant. I live in Yorkshire and London Transport is probably number 999 of my list of interests, but I cant stop watching your videos! Thank you.

Thanks for this summary. The Super loop bus network is fantastic, and a great addition to the transport network. Well done TFL.

These Buses are a gamechanger , Thankyou Geoff . I was like , WOW that you put yourself through this ,, I salute you 👍👍🙏🙏💯💯

Nice video Geoff, some of the maps and diagrams were great in the video but riding the entire Superloop that is a hell of a journey.

I think it would be nice to have another circular route closer to the centre of London. Nottingham has a number of curious services that go out of the city and then make an arc around the suburbs: Navy Line 3 to Clifton via Wilford and Ruddington Orange Line 35 - City Centre to Bulwell via Beeston and Bilborough Turquoise Line 79 - City Centre to Arnold via Cinderhill, Bulwell and Top Valley Lilac Line 25 - City Centre to Arnold via Carlton, Gedling, Mapperley, Woodthorpe and Daybrook Blue Line 40/40X to City Hospital via St. Ann's, Porchester and Sherwood Then there's the Grey Line 53 which arcs around Nottingham from Clifton in the south to Arnold in the north via Queen's Medical Centre, Beechdale, Nuthall, Basford and Daybrook.

Thank you Geoff for taking us along on your TFL's Super-loop adventure .

Superloop for the win (also Kingston spelt as Kington on your proposed map)

You're spoiling us with yet another superb bus video! Keep them coming!

Not only have I been waiting to do this, been disappointed no youtuber has. Geoff Marshall, a man after my Bus heart ❤

Hello, Geoff - absolutely fascinating video, and you've give me something to do next time I'm down in London! Just a minor quibble about your Birmingham Outer Circle map; the 11A/11C are still operated as two complete circuits, composed of two overlapping sections (Acock's GreenPerry Barr & Acock's GreenErdington Six Ways) instead of the Western/Eastern orbitals you've shown - every Anticlockwise bus is an 11A & every clockwise one is an 11C.

The Superloop sounds fun and I like this series of bus content.

Thanks for taking us along on your Super Loop trip. Now I don't have to do it. 🙃 It's a great way to see the surrounding areas around London never-the-less.

To the tune of 'Purple (T)Rain' Superloop, Superloop ..... Superloop, Superloop ..... I only want to see you riding on the Superloop. Love it Geoff!! Nottingham has a City loop service, there's also a couple of Loop services in Gateshead too.

You should have mentioned that the SL7 is a reincarnation of the famous Green Line 726 and that was always a busy route

Thanks for the clarification on the Hopper Fare, geoff. I hope Busses stay in the Mix of content on your channel.

Just a correction for Birmingham - the 11A and 11C are both one big loop - 11A goes anti-clockwise and 11C clockwise. It used to be they go round in the loop the same direction all day long, however now they change direction at Acocks Green (not Alcocks Green - typo!) and Erdington, meaning they do a loop and a bit before turning back. And yes, I have travelled the entire loop and got back to where I started from!

Birmingham also has the 8A/8C which runs an inner loop around the city centre, something Leicester sort of has with the Hop! One of these days you'll have to come up to the midlands and see what's changing around my neck of the woods!

In Brisbane Australia there is the GREAT CIRCLE LINE bus route that takes four hours to ride. . . . . with most people doing part of it, having a break. But at least, it is a Single route.

13:25 geoff looks knackered 😂 Well done bro, iSalute ya

This is now on my bucket list, thanks Geoff

Thanks for the brilliant maps!

This is something I would do Geoff and I already do it. I find peace in it and relaxation (only if the bus driver drives properly 🙄😂) Good on you Geoff keep up the good work man loving the videos. Been watching for 2 years now 👍

Thank you for the video Geoff that was very interesting and great information. ❤

Superloopy nuts are we On the way to North Finchley We'll show you it is no fuss To ride round London on the bus. Catch the red and then go back For orange, lime green, purple, black Superloopy nuts are we We're all super - loopy!

Excellent video Geoff as always

Well done Geoff ! A marathon. I remember taking the wrong bus from Heathrow to Kingston where I used to live. 3 hours

The most exciting part for me was from 8:58 and 9:44 because it features my nearest Superloop bus routes. Although I missed you during this part, it’s cool that you rode on all the Superloop buses to date.

0:58 Geoff, you monster! What RU-vidr doesn't sit at the front window, on the upper deck of a double-decker bus?

Thanks, Geoff. I lived in London for over 30 years. I miss it and need a London fix now and again - particularly for the sounds & smells of the tube and buses every few minutes. I particularly appreciated this video. We're staying in Richmond soon and will be visiting Croydon. The Google maps route took us by 371 to Richmond Station, then by train via Clapham Junction, which was all fine. But now we can get the 371 to Kingston and then the SL7. A smidge longer maybe but so much simpler. :)

Bus-ted! Wow...My next visit to London, I'll do that, albeit start earlier so as to get it all in during daylight.

Many thanks for a much better list of stops. For Chiltern Line users like me, the key one is North Holt Park and I hadn't realised it's on the SuperLoop. Unfortunately, few trains stop at North Holt Park, but perhaps this will help to increase the frequency of trains that stop there.

Having sampled SL5 last week, was thinking about doing it myself... once I've worked out a decent pub near to each change!

Really liking these bus videos.

Congrats to you for doing it

another interesting video Geoff keep em coming, 9 hour shift is like proper work 😁😁😁

Speeding around London is a bit of a stretch. I’m glad you did it though, it’ll save me from ever having the urge to commit to such madness. Enjoyed the vid as always, despite the fact I could think of nothing worse to do personally!

Hi Geoff, another of the former Express buses was the X68 - Russell Square to Croydon.

Watching you jump from one bus to another reminded me of being a schoolboy in the 1950s. Saturdays we would buy a Red Rover ticket and either see how far we could go on the red buses, or how many we could ride on. Leaving in High Barnet I would go to boat, car and home shows exhibitions at Earls Court or Olympia. The best way was on the London Transport Green Line buses. They had limited stops and stopped right outside Olympia; Earls Court was just a short walk away so very convenient. High Barnet was well served with red and green bus routes, plus the Northern Line tube, though mum hated the climb up the path from the station, she used to sit on the house wall at the 34-bus stop to get here wind back. Luckily the house was owned by a friend of mine, who kept miniature penguins that escaped one day and walked down the underground track much to the delight of passengers on the platform. The power had been turned off by the way.

Great video and effort Geoff. I will have to try the SuperLoop next time I come to London. I'm in Leicester this weekend so will look for that route 40 on my way round.

Hello Geoff I've thoroughly enjoyed the video. Years ago, Sheffield had cross circler city services 2/3 later 2/59 Outer Circler and the 8/9 Inner Circler. That is a services a lot a places need

This looks like a fun day out 🤩 Might have to do it myself one day 🩷🧡💚

love your very informative video and excellent graphics work. well done

Fantastic video Geoff, i rode some of the superloop buses and they are reliable!

If you want a start on an outer London bus route (not a TFL route but it is limited stop) then you need the 724. It almost forms a ring around north London and parts of surrounding counties running from Heathrow, Uxbridge, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Watford, St Albans, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Ware and Harlow

Many years ago I took the 34 from home in Walthamstow to work in Finchley. It was a quick journey on one of the old RT buses with an open rear platform and a conductor. Then shortly before I bought a motorbike they changed it to one of the modern single man buses that spent an age at every stop.

Nicely done Geoff.

Very good..will be in the ol Dart December. Looks good the man from Oz.

*This should be added to the next tube map to show much better connections around the Capital - given it has even received its own roundel!*

I bumped into you at North Finchley bus station while you were doing this! It was great to meet you bro!

Geoff. This video reminds me of when I was touring my entire city (when I didn't have so many work responsibilities). Here in Santiago de Chile there are express services on highways as well as on BRT corridors. You can do tours similar to what Superloop offers, but only at peak times or special events like football games or music festivals like Lollapalooza. Normally these services are offered in single-decker buses(diesel and electric), and articulated buses. Although last year they included 10 double-decker buses built by BYD, with no bus line defined for now. Ah! I visited London in 2019, and I loved the bus system, but the trip to LHR on the N9, I loved it more. 😂 Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

Edinburgh is an interesting case too, it doesn't have a Superloop with express limited stops per se but it does have a number of routes that travel around the outer areas and connect at key points, allowing you to circle the city without going near the city centre. The city also has a number of Airport express services that don't go via the city centre which can be used and are faster than the more normal routes.

I'm sure there were more express buses back in the day, I rode the 53X (or X53) out to Woolwich and the 68X (or X68) from Euston to West Norwood, plus another one I can't recall the number of that sped along York Way north out of Kings Cross.

Manchester has the 53, which whilst not now a full loop of the city historically it was. Having originally been a tram/trolley bus and a full loop starting and ending in Cheetham hill. It now goes around the city from Cheetham Hill to Salford shopping centre (hte long way around), leaving a 2.5 mile section uncovered.

Nice work Geoff Marshall

Been waiting for this one I’m gunna try this during the summer

love the superloop vids!

I know this is a bit sad but I got a bit excited when you travelled on the SL10 as it is in my local area and I spotted all these places I go to the most. In fact I was at Harrow bus station only yesterday - although still not travelled on that route just as yet.

What a work ethic you have mate, impressive

I used the SL3 today and SL5 last month, took only 30 minutes to get from Bromley to Croydon! Doing the whole loop was on my mind as well, maybe turning it into a pub crawl so I can trick my friends into going as well 😂

Torquay has a circular route 35: 35A goes anticlockwise, 35C goes....yes, you guessed it... clockwise!! Does that count?

More Cities need the Superloop, we used have one and called it the Rover.

Great video Geoff

Today on my regular bus I spotted a Routemaster in a side street. Not knowing whether it was parked or not, I got off at the next stop and rather hastily dashed over to take some pictures and admire it. Unlike many others, that one managed to keep its original paint job and design and had been modified only on the inside, there was a tab inside so I assume it is some kind of food truck. I've never seen a working routemaster outside of London before and that unexpected surprise made my day.

Coventry tried a sort of "superloop" route/service. I can't remember the number but NNN A went Anti-clockwise and NNN C went - you've guessed it! - Clockwise. I went on it a few times, but it wasn't well used, so didn't last long.

Looks great fun. Would definitely have “On a Ragga Tip” as an earworm on the SL2.

Birmingham: the 11C is clockwise and 11A anticlockwise. But was split in 2021 due to Perry Barr roadworks. So if you are in Acocks Green you have to change from the 11C terminating at Acocks Green to the 11C to Erdington. Check out National Express West Midlands.

Great video Geoff. Judy to add Liverpool also has a loop service. Route 26/27 one goes clockwise and the other anti clockwise.

G'day from WA! Perth introduced a circular outer CBD route to link all the university campuses, hospitals and major shopping centres that have limited stops over 20 years ago know as 998 and 999 (depending on direction). Our trainlines are very CBD centric so this route provided a better linkage and frequency between all these 15-20min destinations from the CBD and for those not wanting to go in then back out of the CBD. We have one train line almost complete to start the next between line link opening soon.

Well done. Regarding "Superloop" routes around the country, I have taken the 11 Birmingham Outer Circle in its entirety. I'd like to take the 40 around Leicester some day soon. Of course, they paled into comparison with the 360 that used to go around Coventry, but officially that didn't count as it was run by the late, lamentable De Courcey Travel instead of National Express Coventry.

Awesome video Geoff! That’s really cool! Out of interest, how long did it take you to ride every bus in London?

Agree with the half-way split, totally agree Geoff.. ; )

I did the 2 longest bus routes several years ago from Harlow to Heathrow then Heathrow to Croydon. Given the current £2 fare cap I would have saved £10 on the Harlow bus which is timetables to take around 3 hours.

I Proposed an SL11 Express Route which goes Between Hammersmith Bus Station to Staines Bus Station Via Gunnersbury, Brentford, Isleworth, Hounslow, Feltham & Ashford (Hospital) Being the only Superloop Route to Go outside of Greater London and Hopefully (Unless Traffic) Can Reduce Overcrowding In areas such as Feltham and Isleworth.

Thank you for sharing. I am also planning to record the whole Road.

Leicester has an inner ring as well called the hop. It also had an older inner ring that was further out than the current inner ring.

Really enjoyed that I'll subscribe, I've only done the sl9 to Heathrow, to Kingston, to Ealiing, and then back to harrow. the 65 is great, BTW, like your piece on Sudbury Town Station.

I wondered when this video was going to appear 😂😂 I reckon a loop challenge should take place now. 1 goes clockwise and 1 anti clockwise maybe starting at Plumstead for fairness. Last one back buys dinner

Hurrah! London has finally caught up with Birmingham! The 11 bus route has been circling Brum for decades!

Suggestion for Glasgow….. when the new bridge over the Clyde at Renfrew (2 miles west of Braehead) is complete, the 90 should “complete the loop” and go back over the river, via Yoker, to Partick.

You're always so cheery Geoff. Yet to see a clip where you get naffed off ans must happen with trains and busses

*gotta love the superloop!*

If only there had been a Superloop when i went to school. I could've taken it from Hendon Central to Christs College in Finchley Central. The 143 (still there today) took ages and any delay and I used to arrive late for school. And we all knew what what that meant...

For other orbital routes: Edinburgh has the 31 and 400 that form a complete circle (with some overlaps and extra bits) Leeds has the 9 and 10 that form a complete circle (but only run every hour, M-Sa daytimes)