Can You Cross London on 5 Buses in Under 3 Hours? | Hounslow to Battersea Marathon

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Embark on an epic cross-London bus adventure through the heart of the city! This 3-hour real-time journey takes you on a unique route from the suburbs of West London all the way to the iconic riverside landmarks of the South, using FIVE different London buses. Experience the changing face of London, from bustling high streets to royal parks and historic districts, all from the top deck in beautiful winter sunshine.

📍 Journey Mega-Route:

Start: Hounslow Heath

Finish: Battersea Park Station

Total Duration: 2 hours 56 minutes

Buses Used: 227 → 148 → 53 → 129 → 436

Conditions: A bright winter's day

🗺️ Detailed Route & Chapter Timestamps:
Use the chapters to navigate this marathon journey!

00:00:00 🟢 LEG 1: Bus 227 - The West London Suburbs

Hounslow Heath to Shepherd’s Bush Green

Via Hounslow, Isleworth, Brentford, and Turnham Green.

00:53:45 🟡 LEG 2: Bus 148 - Central London Sightseeing

Shepherd’s Bush to Westminster (Lower Marsh).

Cruising past Notting Hill Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Victoria Station, and the Houses of Parliament.

01:34:37 🔵 LEG 3: Bus 53 - Into South East London

Westminster (Lower Marsh) to Greenwich.

Through Elephant & Castle, New Cross, Deptford, and arriving at historic Greenwich.

02:00:10 🟠 LEG 4: Bus 129 - The Quick Connection

Greenwich to Lewisham Shopping Centre.

A short hop to switch to our final bus.

02:10:00 🔴 LEG 5: Bus 436 - South London's Heartbeat

Lewisham to Battersea Park.

The grand finale through New Cross Gate, Peckham, Camberwell, The Oval, Vauxhall, past the transformed Battersea Power Station, and finally to Battersea Park Station.

🚌 Why Watch This?
This isn't just a bus ride; it's a complete surface-level transit documentary across London. Perfect for transport enthusiasts, virtual tourists, or anyone planning a trip who wants to see the real, unfiltered city between the famous landmarks. See how neighbourhoods connect and evolve across zones 2, 1, 2, 3, and 4!

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📌 Useful Links:
• Plan your own London journey: https://tfl.gov.uk
• Battersea Power Station info: https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk

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