Chalkwell Coaches
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| 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
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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]
Services
Chalkwell Coaches operated route 780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London.[5][6][7][8] It also operates bus services radiating from Sittingbourne.[9][10] In May 2017 the Kent commuter services ceased.[11]
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
- ^ 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 Transport News Brief 6 January 2014
- ^ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch Bus & Coach Professional 18 September 2015
- ^ Network Map from 3 May 2016 Chalkwell Coaches
- ^ Chalkwell invests in deckers Bus & Coach Buyer 20 April 2016
- ^ 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
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