London Road 1970s

The world's longest bus route 1957

The world's longest bus route 1957, the London Road in the 1970s, connects Europe and India via Balochistan and Calcutta.
The history of London Road, which was formerly thought to be the entry point to Balochistan for travelers from Europe, is disclosed. This ancient path, which links India and Europe, has countless legends. The Mughals and the British first landed on it for defensive reasons, and it eventually became a well-known route for European tourists.

Let's go back in time and see how this route has developed into a popular adventure and travel destination! The teahouses and inns along its banks continue to stand as mute reminders of the past.
Up until 1970, a special bus route connecting London and Calcutta was the world's longest bus route.
The bus route from London, England, to Calcutta, India, was thought to be the world's longest. Beginning in 1957, the bus route traveled through Belgium, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Balochistan, Pakistan, and North Western India, ending in Calcutta. The Hippie path is another name for this path. The bus from London to Calcutta took roughly fifty days. The journey covered more than 10,000 miles (16,000 km) in one direction and 20,300 miles (32,700 km) in the opposite direction. It remained operational until 1976.

The trip cost £145 pounds in 1973 (equal to £2,215 in 2023) and £85 pounds in 1957 (equivalent to £2,589 in 2023). This sum covered lodging, transportation, and meals.
A 70-year-old couple traveled from London to Balochistan in a 102-year-old vehicle. Through Iran, Lange Richard and his spouse, Beverly, have made their way into Balochistan, Pakistan. In a 1922 model automobile, the 70-year-old couple will continue their journey from London to Melbourne. Traveling from Taftan to Dalbandin, Balochistan, is an Australian tourist pair. From London, a 70-year-old and 102-year-old couple will drive to Melbourne. The Australian pair will travel through Balochistan to reach Lahore, Pakistan.