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Chalkwell Coaches operated commuter coach routes 780, 781, 782 and 784 from [[Bearsted]] and [[Kings Hill]] to the [[Tate Britain]] in [[London]] until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.<ref>[https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/lsp/f78ae917/user_uploads/780-781-782-784-orange--tt-01.06.15.pdf Routes 891-782, 784 timetable] Transport for London</ref><ref>[http://www.kingshillservices.co.uk/travel/chalkwell-of-sittingbourne/ Chalkwell of Sittingbourne] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504234302/http://www.kingshillservices.co.uk/travel/chalkwell-of-sittingbourne/ |date=4 May 2016 }} King Hill Services 15 June 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.transportnewsbrief.co.uk/bus-and-coach/chalkwell-says-london-coach-commute-competitive/ Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531074005/http://www.transportnewsbrief.co.uk/bus-and-coach/chalkwell-says-london-coach-commute-competitive/ |date=31 May 2016 }} ''Transport News Brief'' 6 January 2014</ref><ref>[http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/chalkwell-commuters-incentivised-to-switch/ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701121653/http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/chalkwell-commuters-incentivised-to-switch/ |date=1 July 2016 }} ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 18 September 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.route-one.net/articles/Partnerships/Chalkwell_exits_the_Kent_London_commuter_market Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market] ''Route One'' 4 May 2017</ref> |
Chalkwell Coaches operated commuter coach routes 780, 781, 782 and 784 from [[Bearsted]] and [[Kings Hill]] to the [[Tate Britain]] in [[London]] until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.<ref>[https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/lsp/f78ae917/user_uploads/780-781-782-784-orange--tt-01.06.15.pdf Routes 891-782, 784 timetable] Transport for London</ref><ref>[http://www.kingshillservices.co.uk/travel/chalkwell-of-sittingbourne/ Chalkwell of Sittingbourne] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504234302/http://www.kingshillservices.co.uk/travel/chalkwell-of-sittingbourne/ |date=4 May 2016 }} King Hill Services 15 June 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.transportnewsbrief.co.uk/bus-and-coach/chalkwell-says-london-coach-commute-competitive/ Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531074005/http://www.transportnewsbrief.co.uk/bus-and-coach/chalkwell-says-london-coach-commute-competitive/ |date=31 May 2016 }} ''Transport News Brief'' 6 January 2014</ref><ref>[http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/chalkwell-commuters-incentivised-to-switch/ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701121653/http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/chalkwell-commuters-incentivised-to-switch/ |date=1 July 2016 }} ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 18 September 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.route-one.net/articles/Partnerships/Chalkwell_exits_the_Kent_London_commuter_market Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market] ''Route One'' 4 May 2017</ref> |
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From 24th July 2023, Chalkwell have announced they will be taking over the 334 from Arriva. It will no longer run to Maidstone and only operate between Sittingbourne and Sheerness. |
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==Fleet== |
==Fleet== |
Revision as of 15:39, 10 July 2023
Parent | Clive Eglington |
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Founded | 1931 |
Headquarters | Sittingbourne |
Service type | Bus & coach operator |
Fleet | 76 (May 2014) |
Website | www.chalkwell.co.uk |
Chalkwell Coaches[1] is a bus and coach tour operator in Sittingbourne, Kent.
History
Chalkwell Coaches was founded in 1931 by Harry Eglington as Island Luxury Coaches.[2] In April 1931 a short lived Sheerness to Stoke Newington service began. During World War II all seven coaches were requisitioned. In 1969, the business was taken over by Eglington's son Clyde.[3]
In 1987, Chalkwell commenced its first local bus service from Doddington to Faversham. In 1990, it commenced operating services under contract to Kent County Council. In 1992, Chalkwell commenced operating Maidstone & District Motor Services day tour program.[3]
In 1993, Downsway Coaches of Canterbury was acquired.[3] In July 1993, it commenced operating commuter services from Sittingbourne to Central London.[4]
On 12 July 2021, Chalkwell took over the operations of routes 360, 361 and 367 in Sheerness as a result of Arriva Southern Counties closing their depot in the town and handing the routes back to Kent County Council.[5][6]
On 12 February 2023, most of the company's rural services in Sittingbourne, as well as the Sunday services in Sheerness were withdrawn as a result of funding for the routes being withdrawn by Kent County Council.[7]
Services
As of February 2023, Chalkwell operate seven local bus services in the Swale area, centred around the towns of Sittingbourne and Sheerness. The company also operates a number of school services in both areas.
Chalkwell currently operate the following services (excluding school services):[8][9]
Route | Start | End |
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326/327 | Chatham | Sittingbourne |
347 | Sittingbourne | Kemsley |
349 | Sittingbourne | Murston |
360 | Sheerness | Leysdown-on-Sea |
361 | Sheerness | Rushenden |
362 | Sheerness | West Minster |
Chalkwell Coaches operated commuter coach routes 780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.[10][11][12][13][14]
Fleet
As at May 2014, the fleet comprised 76 vehicles.[3]
References
- ^ Companies House extract company no 2520842 Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire Limited
- ^ Our History Chalkwell Coaches
- ^ a b c d "Fleet in Focus: Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire" Buses issue 710 May 2014 page 81
- ^ Chalkwell celebrates 20 years Bus & Coach Buyer 18 July 2013
- ^ "Chalkwell to Take Over 367 Bus Service". Chalkwell Coaches. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Chalkwell to Take Over 360/361 Bus Service". Chalkwell Coaches. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Kent County Council to Withdraw Several Bus Services". Chalkwell Coaches. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Swale Buses Network". Chalkwell Coaches. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Isle of Sheppey Network Map". Chalkwell Coaches. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ Routes 891-782, 784 timetable Transport for London
- ^ Chalkwell of Sittingbourne Archived 4 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine King Hill Services 15 June 2013
- ^ Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive Archived 31 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine Transport News Brief 6 January 2014
- ^ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch Archived 1 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine Bus & Coach Professional 18 September 2015
- ^ Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market Route One 4 May 2017
External links
- Media related to Chalkwell (bus company) at Wikimedia Commons
- Company website