‘Future is FlixBus’, says Chalfont Coaches

Vera Shears, Chalfont

Northampton-based Chalfont Coaches is joining the FlixBus network.

The operator is set to start running services for the global coach brand later this month. It has over 30 years of experience operating long-distance express services, and says ‘the future is FlixBus’.

Chalfont is to operate four green branded Scania Touring coaches on services to cities including London, Leicester, Nottingham and Manchester. Eight more Chalfont vehicles are set to join the FlixBus network in 2025, with routes to be announced closer to the launch date.

Alongside express services, Chalfont offers private hire and school transport for the Northamptonshire area and has been for over a decade.

Jack Loombes, Operations Manager for Chalfont Coaches, said: “We have decades of experience but remain hungry for growth, so we want to contribute to revolutionising the industry with FlixBus. This is a brand new chapter for our business and a move we all agreed on as a family. We of course did not take the decision lightly but it was obvious to us that FlixBus will become the largest coach network in the country.

“We already feel like we have a genuine partnership and have committed to expanding together in 2025.”

Jack, who passed his CPC exam at just 20 years old, says Chalfont is actively recruiting drivers to work on the FlixBus services.

“We are delighted to welcome an operator of this experience and quality onto our network, as they deserve the healthy, rapid growth we can achieve together” – Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK

Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: “FlixBus is bringing optimism to the industry, and the market has responded, seeing FlixBus as the best option in long-distance coach travel. We are delighted to welcome an operator of this experience and quality onto our network, as they deserve the healthy, rapid growth we can achieve together.

“Experienced operators are seeking us out as the express network of choice because they can see the success and growth that follows from our forward-looking approach and positive energy. Growing with our partners has always been our mission, and we are excited to work with Chalfont to deliver excellent service for our passengers.”