What are the opening hours?

Monday 6:15am - 5pm Tuesday 6:15am - 5pm Wednesday 6:15am - 5pm Thursday 6:15am - 5pm Friday 6:15am - 5pm

1st Bus Stop Limited, The Coach Yard, Gravesend (2026)

28/07/2026

🚌 NEW SCHOOL SERVICE ROUTES – STARTING SEPTEMBER! 🚌

1st Bus Stop is excited to announce brand new school transport services launching this September, serving families across Gravesend, Meopham, Istead Rise, Northfleet, Cobham, Higham, Shorne, West Kingsdown and Tonbridge!

🚏 Route VIGO2
Vigo → Culverstone → Meopham → Istead Rise → New Barn Road → Red Street → Northfleet School for Girls → Mayfield Grammar School for Girls

🚏 Route 311
Higham → Shorne → Cobham → Meopham Secondary School → Cobham

🚏 Route 223
Gravesend → Istead Rise → Meopham Secondary School → West Kingsdown → Tonbridge Weald of Kent School

✅ Safe, reliable, local
✅ Operated by a fully licensed & insured operator

Please share this post!

📩 For timetables, fares and booking info, message us or visit 1stbusstop.co.uk (timetables will be uploaded to our website within the next couple of weeks)

23/07/2026

🚍 **£2 bus fares are coming back in 2027 — and 1st Bus Stop will be taking part!**

The national bus fare cap is set to return to **£2 from 1 January 2027** for participating services across England.

That’s great news for local passengers, pupils, parents and commuters using buses around Gravesend, Dartford, New Ash Green, Longfield, Meopham, Vigo and surrounding areas.

Affordable bus travel matters — especially for daily school journeys and regular local trips.

We’ll share more details closer to the time, including which services are included.

For now, this is a positive step for local transport, and we’re proud to be part of it.

✅ Travel local
✅ Spend less
✅ Support your bus services

📞 01474 326 777
🌐 www.1stbusstop.co.uk

07/05/2026

🚍 Secure Your 2026 School Trips at Current Rates 📚

Schools across Kent are already booking ahead for the rest of 2026.

Book your school transport with 1st Bus Stop before 31st May 2026 and protect your budget before peak-season transport increases.

✅ Modern, reliable fleet
✅ Experienced & professional drivers
✅ Priority booking for preferred dates
✅ Local operator with dedicated support

Whether it’s:
🎭 Theatre trips
🏰 Educational visits
⚽ Sports fixtures
🌊 Coastal trips
🎓 Reward days

—we’re here to help make transport simple and stress-free.

📞 01474 326 777
📧 [email protected]

30/04/2026

🏰 Proud to Announce: 1st Bus Stop is Now an Official Preferred Coach Hire Partner with Leeds Castle

We're delighted to share that 1st Bus Stop has been selected as an official preferred coach hire partner for Leeds Castle, one of Kent's most iconic heritage destinations.

Schools across Kent can now benefit from our partnership when planning educational visits to Leeds Castle. Our modern fleet—ranging from 16-seat minibuses to 72-seat belted double-deckers—ensures we can match the right vehicle to your group size while keeping costs down without compromising on safety or comfort.

You can find us featured on their official coach hire page alongside other trusted operators: https://lnkd.in/em97HTx6

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting educational visits and providing reliable, safe transport solutions for schools throughout Kent and the surrounding areas.

A big thank you to Helen and Lauren at Leeds Castle for their support in making this happen. We're looking forward to a successful partnership ahead!

29/04/2026

Another great day on the road for 1st Bus Stop Limited! 🚌

We had the pleasure of transporting a brilliant group of Millwall FC supporters in 2 of our coaches up to the King Power Stadium for their match against Leicester City last Friday — and what a result, a draw! A fair share of the spoils on the day.

Millwall are having a fantastic season and promotion talk is very much in the air — we're right behind them! It's always a pleasure serving passionate supporters groups, and this one didn't disappoint.

Whether it's a one-off matchday trip or a regular supporters' run, we've got the comfort, reliability and capacity to get your group there and back safely.

⚽ Matchday travel | 🏟️ Stadium drop-offs | 🚌 Group hire across the UK

If your supporters club is looking for a trusted coach hire partner, get in touch — we'd love to be part of your season!

Great photo from our driver Sam Davis.

Millwall Football Club Millwall supporters

Address

The Coach Yard
Gravesend
DA122RU

Opening Hours

Monday	6:15am - 5pm
Tuesday	6:15am - 5pm
Wednesday	6:15am - 5pm
Thursday	6:15am - 5pm
Friday	6:15am - 5pm

Website

http://1stbusstop.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when 1st Bus Stop Limited posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to 1st Bus Stop Limited:

1st Bus Stop Limited