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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February 2023, most of the company's rural services in Sittingbourne, as well as the Sunday services in Sheerness were withdrawn as a result of funding for the routes being withdrawn by Kent County Council.[7]
On 24 July 2023, Chalkwell took over the operation of route 334 between Sittingbourne and Sheerness following Arriva Southern Counties withdrawing from the service at the same time.[8]
Services
As of July 2023, Chalkwell operate eight 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):[9]
| Route | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 326/327 | Chatham | Sittingbourne |
| 334 | Sittingbourne | Sheerness |
| 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780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.[10][11][12][13][14]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
External links
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- ↑ Companies House extract company no 2520842 Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire Limited
- ↑ Our History Chalkwell Coaches
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 3,2 3,3 "Fleet in Focus: Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire" Buses issue 710 May 2014 page 81
- ↑ Chalkwell celebrates 20 years Bus & Coach Buyer 18 July 2013
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- ↑ Routes 891-782, 784 timetable Transport for London
- ↑ Chalkwell of Sittingbourne Шаблон:Webarchive King Hill Services 15 June 2013
- ↑ Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive Шаблон:Webarchive Transport News Brief 6 January 2014
- ↑ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch Шаблон:Webarchive Bus & Coach Professional 18 September 2015
- ↑ Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market Route One 4 May 2017
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