Our coach hire service helps organisations, who want to move groups of people by taking the hassle out of organising transport and creating a positive experience from start to end. Creating a world where people travel sustainably, enjoying safe, comfortable bus and coach travel as their mode of choice and as an important part of their daily lives.
Creating positive emotional connections through a culture of enjoyment and professional pride. Acting with honesty and transparency whilst adhering to the highest standards of moral and ethical values for our customers, staff and stakeholders. To recognise our role in the world around us and to lead change by supporting community and air quality initiatives.
Creating positive emotional connections through a culture of enjoyment and professional pride. Acting with honesty and transparency whilst adhering to the highest standards of moral and ethical values for our customers, staff and stakeholders. To recognise our role in the world around us and to lead change by supporting community and air quality initiatives.
Services
Our dedicated coaching team provides high quality coach hire for a wide range of clients including social clubs, businesses, schools, universities and sports groups. We also have a comprehensive programme of DayBreaks, offering a wide variety destinations around the UK and Northern Europe.
We also provide pupil transport to and from school, as well as local bus services, cementing our place in the local community by providing vital transport links.Today Chalkwell is run by Managing Director Roland Eglinton, grandson of founder Harry Eglinton, along with a management team. Harry's son, Clive, is the Chairman, having run the business between 1969 and 2018.
We also provide pupil transport to and from school, as well as local bus services, cementing our place in the local community by providing vital transport links.Today Chalkwell is run by Managing Director Roland Eglinton, grandson of founder Harry Eglinton, along with a management team. Harry's son, Clive, is the Chairman, having run the business between 1969 and 2018.
As a local company we have been providing coach hire to schools, colleges and other educational establishments since 1931. With coaches based in Kent, Medway and London our hire service covers most of the South East. We can provide a vehicle for any occasion to any destination within the UK and Europe.
I always use Chalkwells Coaches for day trips and I've been on loads. Lovely friendly drivers, most of them very helpful, cant really fault them and always on time. Our dedicated coaching team provides high quality coach hire for a wide range of clients including social clubs, businesses, schools, universities and sports groups.
We have a range of ticket options to suit most people, whether you want to travel for one day or longer period. Our great value Adult Saver tickets give you unlimited travel within Swale or Swale and Medway, and are your best bet if you are travelling more often. For work, shopping or leisure, we've got it covered.
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Reviews (9)
Dan Madden
Nov 08, 2021
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Chloe Houl
Oct 20, 2021
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Appaling. I live in a village where transport is very scarce, and you’re isolated if you do not drive. The 345 bus left the bus stop 5 minutes early! And now I’ve lost out on a job interview for a once in a life time job opportunity as a cancer nurse with a private company. I was literally just across the road when he decided to drive off from his stop. Bare in mind there was an elderly person also walking to the bus stop, most likely to go and get their food shop. This is completely unacceptable.
Linda Hunt
Jul 12, 2021
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Joyce Pryer
Aug 25, 2020
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Ruth Wiseman
Jun 14, 2020
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Irene Parker
Nov 20, 2019
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Ron Wheatcroft
Sep 13, 2019
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I am writing to complain about the 17 50 345 service from Sittingbourne station to Bredgar. The driver tonight was a few minutes late and drove straight past with obviously no intention to stop. This left me and another passenger stranded given this is your last service.
Not the way to treat customers.
Please sort it. You are being paid to deliver a service and should do so.
Not the way to treat customers.
Please sort it. You are being paid to deliver a service and should do so.
Gaynor Haynes
Jun 18, 2019
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Booked and paid for transport to concert on 30/06 as advertised only to receive letter that they have cancelled due to poor response. They are refunding me but have left it rather late to book an alternative door to door service. There are now no other coaches going from this area and all close car parks are booked up. As one of our party has difficulty walking trains/tubes are no good and particularly as on the weekend when there may also be engineering works/delays! Very disappointed and shall not be recommending them. Thanks a lot chalkwell!
Wendy Pantony
Dec 06, 2018
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Have used Chalkwell for many years for our Brownie outings and have always had a good experience- we only had one problem with a driver taking us to London two years ago but that was the only time. The latest trip with the girls to Ightham Mote in June was problem free and we had a very safe and experienced driver. We will continue to use Chalkwell.
