Historic London to Calcutta Bus Service: The World's Longest Route (1957-1976)
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Summary
The London to Calcutta bus service was a historic long-distance international bus route that operated from 1957 to 1976, connecting London, England with Calcutta, India. Spanning approximately 10,000 miles (16,000 km) one way and taking about 50 days to complete each leg, it was considered the world's longest bus route at the time. The route passed through multiple countries including Belgium, West Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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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 Belgium, West Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
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