The 472 is GONE! NEW SL11 Superloop Thamesmead Guide (2026)

The 472 bus in Thamesmead is officially being replaced by the SL11 Superloop on January 24, 2026. This London bus guide covers everything you need to know about the SL11 route, the 472 withdrawal, and how the new express bus affects your commute to North Greenwich and Abbey Wood. As a Thamesmead local, I’m breaking down the TfL bus changes for 2026: ✅ SL11 Stops: Which 472 stops are being skipped? ✅ Woolwich Station: Navigating Stops K and D for the Elizabeth Line and DLR. ✅ Abbey Wood Station: Connecting the Superloop to National Rail. ✅ N472 Night Bus: Why the night service is staying while the daytime 472 is gone. ✅ Travel Time: Is the SL11 express actually faster to the O2 Arena? Is the SL11 Superloop a win for South East London, or are the skipped stops a disaster? Let me know in the comments! I'm posting one more London travel update before I head to Morocco at the end of the month! Subscribe for 2026 travel vlogs and commuter tips. #SL11 #Thamesmead #LondonBus