Barnes Coaches
Established in 1920
Average rating:
(4.92 out of 5 from 2476 reviews)
Company Vehicles
8 seat Luxury MPV
19 seat Luxury Mini Coach
30 seat Executive Coach
41 seat Executive Coach
41 seat Executive Coach
49 seat Executive Coach
61 seat Executive Coach
72 seat Standard Coach
96 seat Executive Double Decker
96 seat Standard Double Decker
100 seat Standard School Bus
About
Barnes Coaches are one of the leading coach companies in the area, hopefully you may well have heard of us and seen our distinctive green coaches out on the road. For those of you who already use our services, thank you for your continued custom, for those of you who haven’t used us before, why not give us a go and see what you are missing out on.
We have a range of coaches from 8 seat mini-buses to 96 seat double deck coaches.
We always offer an exceptional service and can offer you some amazing deals on coach hire! The safety of our passengers has always been of paramount importance and we have been vindicated in the pursuit of this goal as we were amongst one of only 11 founder members nationwide of the DVSA’s EARNED RECOGNITION scheme for coach operators.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Luke Barnes
Director
Operator Licence
Barnes Coaches currently holds a International licence.
Location
Customer Reviews
Showing reviews 1 to 10 of 71
Sue, Swindon
(4/5)
5 months ago
"Jason drove us home from Blackpool on Friday. The only negative comment was that the driver didn't speak at all, not even to introduce himself. However we had a good run back to Swindon, the coach was very clean and comfortable."
Would they recommend: Yes
Customer, Marlborough
(4/5)
5 months ago
"It was a cross-country journey and the driver did well navigating with his sat nav even on very narrow roads and on the return trip negotiating the Bristol rush hour. He was pleasant and efficient. The coach was clean and well ventilated on a very hot day."
Would they recommend: Yes
Customer, Wantage
(4/5)
7 months ago
"Although initially our driver was a little grumpy (I understand he was given the job last minute) he was great through the rest of the weekend. The journeys were uneventful and the coach was spotless as usual. We always use Barnes for any band event."
Would they recommend: Yes
Operator replied on 15th May 2025, 6:39am:
"Hi Claudia, sorry to hear that the driver was slightly grumpy to begin with. I had spoken to him earlier that day and he was fine so I will talk to him and find out why this was. Thanks, Luke"
Pete Yeardley- RWBTFC, Royal Wootton Bassett
(4/5)
7 months ago
"over 30 years Barnes have taken our youth players on the annual Holland Soccer Tour... First class, attentive service throughout. Clean, smart a d comfortable executive coaches. Driver Scott Paish safe, knowledgeable and great empathy with a coach load of 13 year olds. Simply the number one choice for coach travel"
Would they recommend: Yes
Customer, Newbury
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"We were very pleased to travel with Tom on our trip to Waterperry Gardens. The coach was well looked after and comfortable,"
Would they recommend: Yes
Customer, Gorse Hill Swindon
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"8th September journey to St.Paul’s Cathedral. The journey went just as planned. The driver was helpful and everyone was pleased. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. I would come to Barnes again to arrange a trip."
Would they recommend: Yes
Customer, Newbury
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"The journey was great - driver clean and helpful but i expected him to do his homework on where to go in Richmond Park the coach was clean and comfortable"
Would they recommend: Yes
Operator replied on 22nd July 2024, 12:37pm:
"Hi, thank-you for your review. I can only apologise that the driver wasn't clear where he needed to go in Richmond Park, I will certainly speak to him about this and hopefully it didnt effect your day too much."
Customer, Swindon
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"Overall, the journey went extremely well. The diver had been very helpoful and was professional throughout. The only reason I gave 4 Stars is that there was not enough water in the toilet and for the coffee making facility."
Would they recommend: Yes
Operator replied on 3rd June 2024, 12:17pm:
"Hi, I can only apologise that the water ran out, I will metion this to our coach prep team for future reference. Apologies again!"
Customer, Oxford
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"The pick up was a little complex as I had the drivers number but he actually was not on duty that evening and the replacement driver couldn’t contact me. We eventually found each other. Courteous smart driver. Very clean and comfortable minibus with ample boot space. The driver was a little impatient as he dropped us off as we weren’t sure where we were being met."
Would they recommend: Yes
Jon Senior, Hampshire
(4/5)
More than a year ago
"A late outward journey for which we received an unprompted discount - it would have been helpful to get updates on the delay. But, our journeys too and from our Year 6 residential were very smooth. Very helpful and friendly drivers - thank you very much,"
Would they recommend: Yes
