Chalkwell Coaches
Chalkwell Coaches is a bus and coach tour operator in Sittingbourne, Kent.History
Chalkwell Coaches was founded in 1931 by Harry Eglington as Island Luxury Coaches. 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.
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.
In 1993, Downsway Coaches of Canterbury was acquired. In July 1993, it commenced operating commuter services from Sittingbourne to Central London.Services
Chalkwell Coaches operated route 780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London. It also operates bus services radiating from Sittingbourne. In May 2017 the Kent commuter services ceased.Fleet
As at May 2014, the fleet comprised 76 vehicles.
