Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd
Established in 1991
Average rating:
(4.35 out of 5 from 200 reviews)
Company Vehicles
29 seat Standard Mini Coach
41 seat Standard Mini Coach
70 seat Standard Coach
About
Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd is a family business that operates bus services and coaches from Lancaster, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding areas. August 2011 will see us reach 20 years in business.
We can provide quotes and ideas for trips around the UK. We have 24, 29, 35, 51, 53, 57 and 65 seat coaches. We also have 70 seat school coaches available.
Work we undertake currently include school trips and residential weeks, football matches, School sports, shopping trips to Manchester/Liverpool etc, trips to the Lake District.
Email or phone and we can get back to you with a competitive quote!
Operator Licence
Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd currently holds a National licence.
Location
Customer Reviews
Showing reviews 21 to 28 of 28
Presley, East London
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"Got ready for my journey to halton skate park from hornby institute I was on time at bus stop waiting for the bus, I had seen the bus coming so i waved the bus driver to stop but he just looked at me and drove past, this is the second time it has happened, I am honestly so frustrated by these bus drivers that don't do there job."
Would they recommend: No
Steven, Lancaster
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"Use the park and ride daily going is always on time the 1640 back is now becoming non existent and the 1700 is always late and on occasion doesn’t turn up no one at bus station to ask come on guys aswell as supporting people who work in town this is the gateway for tourists and is really bad when things just don’t turn up . I get traffic but when stagecoach is on time and you don’t turn up this is really bad. Please please please please just keep boards updated on bus station so people can plan things . Such a shame but this service is becoming a joke"
Would they recommend: No
Caitlin, Knott end on the sea
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"Bus driver on the 7.30am 89 bus to lancaster from knott end on the 21/10/22 was unbelievably rude and unprofessional, shouting at passengers more than once , particularly one experience where there was two women on the way to a domestic violence shelter , they didn’t have enough money and he was shouting and was extremely rude , they were clearly in distress and were in A hurry to get on the bus. When they got off they said they would report said driver. He then continued to yell and use foul language. He then later drove past them again and stopped the bus to yell more abuse ! ..to add : he also went a different route than normal .. missing out schoool pupils waiting at the usual stop , a student on the bus had to inform him to turn around. He was also rather rude to the pupils getting on saying that they’re not at the right stop and raising his voice. Made the journey extremely uncomfortable and was just horrible to witness."
Would they recommend: No
Operator replied on 28th October 2022, 10:31am:
"Thank you for your review and bringing this to our attention. Please be assured that this is being investigated. We do not condone bad driving or attitudes to any of our passengers.
Kindest regards
Matthew sutton
Director"
Thomas & Anne kember, Sutton in Craven
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"Boarded a bus at Skipton the other week, bus driver had a radio on . Very irritating, luckily was only going 3 stops and pleased not to be going all the way to Settle with this racket. However, today came from the 1.30 pm from Settle to Skipton with another driver with his radio going, making the journey through lovely scenery but ruined with the radio. Is this now policy of the Settle bus to impose the drivers noise on passengers. Apart from the cold draughty, rattling contraption which is of course, no fault of the drivers we had a thoroughly miserable journey and will not feel we can use the Settle bus again. Tried to email but to no avail.."
Would they recommend: No
Operator replied on 15th October 2019, 9:54am:
"Dear Mr & Mrs. Kember,
Thank you for your review, I have checked all my emails and there doesn't seem to be one from yourselves, only this review.
It is not our policy to have music playing on our buses and I will get a message out to my drivers to desist.
I am also mystified that you say the bus was cold, draughty and rattling, I drove the 7 year old bus last week and it was warm, comfortable and drove superbly. It has just had new seats with seat belts fitted. I will go out again this afternoon to see if there is a problem with that bus that has manifested itself since I drove it last week and you experienced yesterday. I'd like to think that of the fleet we operate on the 580/581/582 services, the oldest is 10 years old and most are younger than that.
I appreciate your efforts to bring this to my attention and I will endevour to stop the music and I will be checking our bus this afternoon to see the faults that you describe.
Kindest regards
Matthew Sutton
Director
Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd"
Customer, Morecambe
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"The driver (Peter) needs a new SatNav. The trip to Beninborough Hall on Thursday 5th September was a nightmare. We were away over 11 hours and had approximately 3 hours at our destination."
Would they recommend: No
Operator replied on 9th September 2019, 12:02pm:
"Dear CR,
Thank you for your comments. I have spoken to the organiser and we are both quite surprised at your comments. It was always our estimate that it would take 3.5 hours out and 3 hours on the return to and from Beninbrough Hall, York including pickups and the coffee stop that the group had requested. It looks like you left Beninbrough Hall 30 minutes earlier than we expected but in my opinion the driver went by the fastest routes available. I'm sorry that you felt you had a poor trip. If you wish to chat to me about this, please give me a ring on 01524 733831.
Kind regards
Matthew Sutton
Director"
Billy Rhodes, Pilling
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"Whilst traveling in my car down Head Dyke Lane (A588), towards Stake Pool, this evening in my car I was met with the number 89 bus who was waiting to turn down Carr Lane. As I drove closer towards the bus it began to turn into the junction across into my lane and my right of way. The bus made no effort to stop turning even though it was obvious I did not have enough time to stop. I then had no choice but to make a dangerous manoeuvre as I had to drive in the wrong side of the road to pass the turning vehicle, which put not only my life at risk but other drivers too. I would appreciate if I was contacted by the company to give me chance to go into more detail about the incident and to ensure the drive is given the proper disciplinary for wreck-less driving."
Would they recommend: No
Ian Burton, Embsay
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"I need to travel between Skipton and Settle this week due to transport being in the garage, so today I asked the driver if a weekly ticket is available and was told no, very firmly. Instead I had to pay £9 for a return!!! Seriously, £9 per return is daylight robbery. Your thoughts and why you don't do a weekly ticket would be interesting!!"
Would they recommend: No
Customer, Warton
(1/5)
More than a year ago
"My daughter travels to and from school via a Kirkby Lonsdale bus.. no.51 however I was disgusted to hear that on her way to school on Wednesday the 14th of June, there was fungi growing out of the back of one of the back seats as all down the back of it was mouldy. Also I am concerned about how the seats are matted in dust and that the bus does not always get cleaned. I demand an explanation in this facility as it's unsafe for the 20 odd kids traveling via this bus"
Would they recommend: No
Operator replied on 19th June 2017, 10:46am:
"Dear Leonie,
Thank you for your message. I am very surprised at your report into the cleanliness of our 51 bus service vehicle. The vehicle is washed and cleaned inside and out every evening when it finishes its route. I am having the vehicle brought in now (Monday) and examined for the mould that you are referring to. If I can report back later when I have seen the vehicle, I hope that is acceptable for the moment.
Kind regards
Matthew Sutton
Director
Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd
--- Further reply ---
Dear Leonie,
I removed the bus from service this lunchtime as I mentioned in my previous reply, as I take complaints about safety and cleanliness very seriously. I have searched the bus for signs of fungi and mould and I cannot find any trace on any of the seats, sides, floor or anywhere in the bus. If you could let me know exactly where this particular seat was that your daughter was sat, I can again check.
The back of all the seats in this particular bus are plastic covered with no material on any of the rears of the seats. All the seats are in good condition and the vehicle was clean and tidy, even after spending all morning on the road today. I have 2 cleaners on who work Monday thru Saturday in the evenings, who prepare my buses and coaches for the day ahead and they do a very good job of it."
