Why travel with Barnes
105 years of Barnes
We have over 105 years experience as a coach operator, serving our local community with coach transport, holidays and excursions. We are the largest and most modern coach operator in the Swindon, Wiltshire area.
Modern & Comfortable Coaches
All executive coaches have comfy, reclining seats with arm and foot rests, air conditioning, a toilet, fridge and all new coaches that are rolled in, now come with USB charging ports. Plus, our iconic bright livery makes us stand out from the crowd in any coach park!
Earned Recognition Scheme
We have achieved continued accreditation in the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme. Meaning our drivers, vehicles and compliance checks are in top condition and meet all the standards for the DVSA. There are currently only around 143 coach operators in the scheme.
Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff
Our team are here to make your holiday experience a seamless process from the moment you book with our helpful office team to our knowledgeable drivers on the journey. Check out our meet the team page!
Pickup & Drop Off Services
Start your holiday from your front door, (yes, literally!) and take advantage of our FREE* home pickup & drop off service on holidays 4 days & over!
OR SAVE £20 PER PERSON by getting to one of our main money-saver pickup points!
*For full details, please see the back cover with our Pickup Area Map. We have a range of smaller vehicles (like the one pictured here) in our fleet (plus local taxis), which act as feeder vehicle to pick up customers and then meet the main coach at a central point en-route.
All holiday pickup timings are issued at least 14-10 days prior to departure and advise on what type of vehicle will be picking you up initially for your holiday.
Tailored Itineraries, & Experiences
Our team works hard to make sure that we select the very best attractions and destinations each holiday has to offer.
Our holiday prices are per person and include all coach travel during the holiday.
The itinerary for each holiday will make it clear if any entrances are included or not. If tours are listed as: A, B, C etc. this means these tours may operate in a different order to how shown in the brochure. This is to accommodate for attractions, weather conditions, driver rest days etc.
Hotels
An important part of the holiday! so we are very careful about the hotels used. We use a variety of hotels across the UK & Europe, all are to a good standard with ensuite rooms with televisions and are described individually under each holiday. Many hotels offer entertainment in the evenings!
A lot of hotels are happy to accommodate room requests. For any room requests that are essential, please speak to our team prior to booking so we can ensure the hotel can meet all of your requirements.
Single Supplement Price Promise
We believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That’s why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay - nothing more. If a hotel charges us a single supplement, we pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you. Where there is no mention of a supplement it means that we have some single rooms available without a supplement, these rooms tend to get booked up extremely quickly and any further rooms may attract a supplement from the hotel.
To help you find holidays without a single supplement, look for this logo:
If you would like a double seat to yourself then please let us know and we will try to accommodate this where possible.
Ready to explore the UK and beyond?
Our experienced team are happy to help. At Barnes we’ll help with all the inspiration you need to choose your next holiday destination. Your Adventure Starts Here!
Why choose us?
Safety first
Your safety and well-being are always our top priority, ensuring peace of mind everytime.
Reliability
Dependable, punctual, and professional service you can always trust to deliver excellence.
Comfort
Modern, well-maintained vehicles designed for a smooth and enjoyable journey every day.
Local expertise
Our experienced team knows Wiltshire and the surrounding areas, helping you travel with confidence wherever you're headed.