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Chartwell Bus Sales Delivers First Double Deckers to Coastal Coaches

March 25, 2025

 

Chartwell Bus Sales is pleased to announce the sale of two brand-new ADL Enviro400 double-decker buses to Coastal Coaches of Warton, near Preston. This marks a significant milestone for Coastal Coaches as the first double-deckers in their fleet, expanding their capacity for high-quality passenger transport.

Coastal Coaches Director Bill Holder commented on the acquisition, stating: “The ADL Enviro400 is a tried and tested product with excellent after-sales support. With 85 belted seats and a coach-like interior, these vehicles are a perfect fit for our high-capacity school travel requirements. Both vehicles have been well received by our customers as they offer value for money and comfort. Where once two vehicles were required for large groups, now one vehicle can accommodate them.”

Finished to a high standard, the buses come equipped with 85 belted seats, USB ports, and alloy wheels. Following their recent repaint, as a special touch, they have been named Lady Ena and Sir Clem, after Bill Holder’s mother-in-law and father-in-law, continuing Coastal Coaches’ tradition of naming their vehicles after family and friends.

About Coastal Coaches

Established in 2000 by Bill and Helen Holder, Coastal Coaches is an award-winning, family-run business specialising in quality coach hire with a fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Iveco vehicles. With a reputation for professionalism and excellence, Coastal Coaches is one of only six North West operators to have gained the prestigious Coach Marque recognition, the “kite mark” of quality awarded only to businesses meeting the highest standards of operation.

About Chartwell Bus Sales

Founded in 2016 by Steve Swain, who has over 30 years of experience in the UK bus industry, Chartwell Bus Sales supplies both new and used buses, ranging from 22-seaters to 80+ capacity models, to meet the varied needs of operators across the country. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with operators, manufacturers, suppliers, and finance companies, guided by a philosophy of honesty, integrity, and strong communication.

About the ADL Enviro400

Designed with efficiency in mind, the ADL Enviro400 is a lightweight double-decker that offers excellent fuel economy and operational cost-effectiveness. When fitted with SmartPack efficiency technology, developed in-house by Alexander Dennis, the Enviro400 is accredited as a Low Emission Bus. Its versatile design allows for various seating layouts and passenger amenities, making it ideal for private hires, corporate transport, and school contracts.

The sale of these vehicles reinforces Chartwell Bus Sales’ commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective transport solutions to operators across the UK.

 

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For further information, please contact:

Steve Swain – Managing Director – Chartwell Bus Sales Limited

01403 756 804 / 07950 616106

www.chartwellbussales.co.uk