The 65 bus route, infamous for its many complaints as it travels through Ealing, Brentford, Kew, Richmond and Kingston has now got its own Facebook page and twitter account which provide much useful information.

This is especially timely as the 65 is on diversion for 5 weeks until early September as Petersham Road is closed.

There will not be any buses serving between Nightingale Lane/American University and Sandy Lane/Clifford Road.

ALL SHUTTLE SERVICES (565,571 and 572) will operate for free of charge and will you will not be charged for your journey but only on the main routes.

Route 65- Serving as normal between Ealing Broadway Station and Richmond Bus Station/George Street and then a fast to Kingston Station via Twickenham and Teddington. Normal Frequency

Route 371- Temporarily Suspended with alternative route 565, 571 and 572.

Route 565-Seving Between Kingston and Ham via Richmond Road, Sandy Lane and Dukes Avenue. Frequency: Every 10 minutes. (24 Hours)

Route 571 Serving Between Kingston and Ham via Norbiton, Park Road, Tudor Drive, Dukes Avenue and Sandy Lane. Frequency: Every 10 Minutes

Route 572 Serving from Richmond Manor Road to Richmond Manor Road via Richmond, 371 Route to American University and then 65 route back to Richmond then to Richmond Manor Road. Frequency: Every 10 Minutes

This unofficial map shows you the routes (allow time to load).

Find the 65 bus on Facebook and on Twitter @londonbus65 (other bus routes have also got their own social media accounts).

August 6, 2016