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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and 784 from [[Bearsted]] and [[Kings Hill]] to the [[Tate Britain]] in [[London]] until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.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and 784 from [[Bearsted]] and [[Kings Hill]] to the [[Tate Britain]] in [[London]] until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.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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A Chalkwell single-decker Optare Solo bus in Sittingbourne, 2022
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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.
Chalkwell Coaches was founded in 1931 by Harry Eglington as Island Luxury Coaches.[2] In April 1931 a short lived SheernesstoStoke 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 DoddingtontoFaversham. 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 SittingbournetoCentral 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]
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 BritaininLondon until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.[10][11][12][13][14]
As at May 2014, the fleet comprised 76 vehicles.[3]
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