National Coach Week

12th – 18th October is National Coach Week, and here at Caledonian Travel we’re proud that the beauty and convenience of coach travel is being recognised.

Did you know that about 3,000 coaches enter or leave Central London daily between 7am and 7pm? And in 2023, buses and coaches travelled 1.9 billion miles throughout the UK?

For us, with a fleet of over 80 modern coaches, we have thousands of customers going up and down the country and beyond every day, trusting us to get them from one place to their holiday destination with the promise of comfort, beautiful scenery, and the ability to switch off and enjoy their journey.

One day our coaches could be in Blackpool....the next they're in Torquay!

The appeal of coach travel

We also know how much the customers on board make the ride enjoyable. Friendships are made (you can see the proof of that in our fan group), and holidays begin the moment you board. But the people at the wheel have a massive part to play in making coach travel so appealing – and we believe it’s a great time to salute and say thank you to our fantastic driver base who make Caledonian coach breaks possible.

And this year, it's a special thanks to the recently retired Walter Rowat. He’d been at the wheel for almost 30 years, and loved everything that coach travel has to offer.

“It’s the great variety of destinations and passengers that keeps things fresh for me,” he said. “It’s a very rewarding career as I’ve always been interested in travel and history, so it’s a perfect combo in one job.”

“Sincere pride”

Paul Donnachie is another driver who’s very proud to be out there on the road. But he sees their role as more than just being a driver. He said:

“Caledonian drivers are managing regular tours on a weekly basis, all across the UK and Europe on a daily routine. We understand what makes any holiday memorable from our previous passenger experiences. We take sincere pride in the smiles on passengers’ faces, following an opportunity to embark on a memorable additional trip and experience during their holiday!”

All our drivers make a difference to Caledonian Travel, and play their part in making us a well-loved coach holiday operator. So, we’re really pleased that there’s a week dedicated to coaches so we can highlight what we do, what they do, and the coach industry as a whole.

Why not head over to our Facebook page and share your best memories of travelling on holiday by coach…