London Buses route 75

75
Stagecoach London Alexander Dennis Enviro400H at Lewisham station in April 2014
Overview
Operator	Stagecoach London
Garage	Catford (TL)
Vehicle	Alexander Dennis Enviro400H 10.2m
Peak vehicle requirement	13
Route
Start	Croydon
Via	Norwood Junction Penge Sydenham Catford
End	Lewisham station
Length	9 miles (14 km)
Service
Level	Daily
Frequency	13-15 minutes
Journey time	35-65 minutes
Operates	04:00 until 02:06

London Buses route 75 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Croydon and Lewisham station, it is operated by Stagecoach London.

Route 75 commenced operating on 15 December 1912 as a daily route between the Woolwich Ferry and South Croydon operated by Tillings Bus Company. The route was acquired by the London General Omnibus Company and extended from Croydon to Caterham Valley.

In 1950, route 75 worked from Woolwich Ferry by way of Charlton, Blackheath and Lee Green. AEC Regent III RT buses were used. In 1960 the route was extended, on weekdays only, to South Croydon, from West Croydon station. In 1983 it converted to one man operation, using Leyland Titans.

In 1991, route 75 was withdrawn between Woolwich and Blackheath and, later in the same year, ceased operating to Blackheath, being diverted to Lewisham station to terminate, additionally there was an extended Saturday shopping hours service to Surrey Quays. The route was also diverted in Sydenham, running to Woolstone Road and Mayow Road instead of the original Bell Green. In 1994 beyond Lewisham was abandoned to make the more or less current route of West Croydon to Lewisham, although, in that year, it was converted to single decker operation. In 1997 dounle deck operation resumed with Volvo Olympian. In 2002, the route was extended to Croydon Fairfield Halls.