Latest News
We update our News page regularly. Please come back from time to time for the latest information about our services.
Update: 28 Jun 2010
How to organise a Theatre Trip for your group
Theatre trips are easy to organise.
Increasing numbers of association secretaries, club chairmen and enterprising individuals are organising their own coach excursions for their members, friends and families.
Do you know six people? Do each of them know six people? Result! You've got yourself a coach load!
It's not difficult to fill up a 49 seater luxury coach. And usually you'll find that the cost per passenger works out very economically even without a full load.
Theatre trips are very popular, either visiting a theatre in London or one of the many fine venues in the surrounding counties. The prestigious Yvonne Arnaud theatre in Guildford, for example, with its attractive riverside setting and excellent restaurant, is a popular destination.
A typical trip might involve the journey to your chosen venue, the performance, a meal either before or after the performance at a local restaurant, and the comfortable trip home.
It's not difficult to organise a trip like this, even if you've never done it before. If you need some tips, just give us a call on 01474 322002.
Update: 21 May 2010
Be nine feet tall - see over hedges and fences!
Look down at the world from your vantage point nine feet above the ground.
One great advantage of travelling by luxury coach, rather than by car or minibus, is the height of your seat above the ground.
Typically your eyelevel will be about eight or nine feet above the ground. So everywhere you go you'll be looking over the hedgerows and fences and seeing all the interesting and beautiful views of the countryside that car travellers can't see.
In towns, too, you have an interesting vantage point, staring down at all the street activity and the passers by. They are not really aware of you, but you can see them from behind your subtly tinted panoramic window several feet above. It's the perfect 'people watching' scenario and it adds enjoyment and interest to the journey for many passengers.
Update: 20 April 2010
Daily traffic updates for commuters
Did you know we offer daily online Traffic Updates for our scheduled Gravesend to London commuter service? If any problems are reported that affect our service you'll find the details at www.reliance-travel.co.uk/traffic
You can also sign up for Email Notification of potential problems. We only send an email when there is something important to tell you - which fortunately is not very often, statistically - so you won't be flooded with unnecessary emails every day.
Please sign up for these useful Email Notifications on our Traffic Updates page.
Update: 20 April 2010
Summer's nearly here - but don't delay your bookings
Finally the weather is brightening up. Let's hope we'll have a beautiful Summer.
If you're planning any coach travel for your group during the Summer months, please try and make your booking as soon as possible. Leaving things to the last minute in the hope of getting a better deal may prove to be a mistake, because despite the recession and general gloom and doom, people like to travel - and coach travel is a very economical way of travelling.
You may find that availablility during the Summer is limited if you leave it too late. There's nothing worse than having all your event and venue bookings set in stone and then discovering you can't find the transport to take you there! So why not keep your stress levels down, make your booking as soon as possible and lock in the dates you need?
Update: 18 March 2010
Save money with a Season Ticket
Substantial savings when you buy a Season Ticket.
Our Annual Season Ticket for commuters on our Gravesend to London service, which currently costs £1,850 per year, saves you more than 50% off our full price ticket prices.
The Six Monthly and Monthly Season Tickets are great value too, but to really maximise your savings it's best to go for the Annual Season Ticket. It's surprising how much your savings will add up to over a period of time.
If you find the initial outlay for an Annual Season Ticket a bit daunting, check whether your employer offers a season ticket loan scheme. You may find they are prepared to do this, even if it's not something they actively promote. There's certainly nothing to lose by asking.
It's also worth mentioning that our Annual Season Ticket is several hundred pounds cheaper than an Annual Rail Season Ticket. Another good reason to choose the coach option!
If you have any questions about our Season Tickets, please visit our Tickets and Fares page, or give us a call on 01474 322002.
Update: 19 February 2010
School trips at sensible prices
Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, Kent, a popular historical destination for school trips.
At Reliance Travel we have years of experience taking school children all over the country for educational visits or sporting fixtures.
Our coaches are all recent luxury models with the latest safety systems and technological innovations. Full climate control is standard, as are panoramic double glazed windows and comfortable seats with safety belts.
Our drivers are CRB approved, and if you ask them they'll usually be delighted to explain to the children how the coach works, and some of the factors involved in driving it and maintaining it.
We know how tight school budgets are nowadays, and we're more than happy to work with schools to find a cost effective solution to your travel requirements.
Just give us a call on 01474 322002 to discuss your current and future requirements.
Update: 21 January 2010
10 Good Reasons to Commute with Reliance:
Reason Number 8: a clean environment.
Reason Number 8: Clean environment
No beer cans or litter strewn all over our seats and floor. Our coaches are clean and fresh every day. A clean, comfortable environment makes your journey far more pleasant.
Find out more reasons to commute with Reliance Travel on our 10 Reasons to Commute with Reliance page.
