Four New Operators Join Our Journey!
This marks another exciting step in our mission to unite respected coach operators, many with deep family-run roots under shared values of Collaboration, Growth and Trust. By bringing these renowned names together, we’re strengthening the foundations of our national network. Through collaboration, we’re creating closer partnerships between local operators, fostering shared expertise, and enabling seamless, in-house nationwide fulfilment.
We’re driving growth by equipping each operator with the tools, scale and support needed to expand private hire and contract services, while continuing to deliver exceptional National Express operations that connect communities across the UK.
And above all, we’re building on trust protecting the heritage and investing in technology to develop the future of these trusted names in British coach travel.
Together, we’re setting a new standard for nationwide coach travel.
Tom Stables CEO, CoachTravelGroup
Meet Our Newest Members
The addition of Lucketts, Worthing Coaches, Clarkes of London and The Kings Ferry marks a significant step in The Coach Travel Group’s growth Each operator was carefully chosen for their strong local reputation, experienced teams and long-standing commitment to quality service
These acquisitions bring together some of the UK’s most trusted coach brands, enhancing our national capability while preserving their local identities and customer relationships Integration is already underway, ensuring each business benefits from shared resources, technology and group-wide support
Lucketts Travel, established in 1926, has grown into one of the South Coast’s leading coach operators With a modern fleet of vehicles, the company provides reliable coach hire across the UK and Europe, serving tens of thousands of customers each year
The Kings Ferry has over 55 years of experience, the company offers a diverse fleet of vehicles for private hire, corporate travel and large-scale events Recognised for its commitment to quality and safety, The Kings Ferry has earned more than 40 industry awards
Worthing Coaches, established in 1977, is a leading coach hire provider serving Worthing, Brighton, and the wider Sussex area With a diverse fleet for private hire, business travel and events, the company has decades of experience delivering reliable and comfortable transportation solutions tailored to a variety of needs
Clarkes of London caters to a diverse range of clients, from corporate groups to private parties
The company has received multiple industry accolades, including the Route One UK Large Coach Operator of the Year award In 2016, Clarkes of London was acquired by Kent-based coach operator The Kings Ferry, further strengthening its position in the coach hire industry
One Group Many Journeys
What The New Companies Bring to Us
Stronger presence: Expands our reach across the UK & Ireland and brings us into the South Coast through Lucketts Travel & Worthing Coaches
More opportunities for our teams: Existing contracts mean our operators get priority for new bookings.
Better support for big clients: A Key Accounts team will look after high-profile clients and large events across the group
Extra capacity: Dover depot gives us more room to grow and handle trips efficiently.
Trusted partner network: A dedicated subcontracting team ensures we can reliably take on extra work using partner operators
Smarter systems: Salesforce and a new HR system will make work easier and benefit everyone across our group.
Stronger local presence: Being local to more areas makes it easier to win new business and support our clients.
Flexibility to grow: With extra depots and subcontracting, we can take on bigger events or last-minute jobs without overloading our teams.
Together, we are stronger, delivering trusted service and connecting communities across the UK.