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London–Calcutta Bus Service
The London to Calcutta bus service was a long-distance international bus route that operated between London, London, England, and Kolkata, Calcutta, India. Launched in 1957, it was widely regarded as the longest bus route in the world at the time. The journey spanned approximately 10,000 miles (16,000 km) one way, and over 20,000 miles (32,700 km) round trip, taking about 50 days to complete each leg. The route passed through several countries, including Belgium, Yugoslavia, and parts of Northwest India, and became famously associated with the overland Hippie Trail of the 1960s and 1970s. Operated until 1976, the service offered an all-inclusive experience covering travel, food, and accommodation. In 1957, a one-way ticket cost £85 (), rising to £145 by 1973 (). The service was discontinued in 1976 due to growing geopolitical instability in Middle East, the Middle East, which made the route increasingly dangerous. Route The bus service was operated by Albert Travel. The maiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Travel
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