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We are a family run business, that has been based in Flimwell, East Sussex since 1962. Former Maidstone and District bus driver and driving instructor Donald Ham and his wife Patricia established Hams Travel back in 1962 with only 3 buses. With extreme hard work and commitment, we have expanded our business to a fleet in excess of 50 vehicles.

Now after 50 years of successful business Donald and Patricia are now enjoying spending their time with their grandchildren. The company is now predominately operated by their two sons along with their daughter, son-in-law and experienced admin team at our main office and depot in Flimwell. We are conveniently situated on the A21 on the Kent / East Sussex border.

Our on site workshop at our Flimwell site is fully equipped with all the facilities that would be expected from a leading coach operator.

Over the years we have incorporated the businesses of Blue Link Holidays of Woods Corner and Davis's coaches of Hawkhurst. We have also taken over the work from Warrens Coaches who were based in Ticehurst and Fuggles Coaches, Benenden. Due to this expansion Hams Travel acquired their second depot in the former Fuggles premises in Benenden.

Along with our coaches and further admin team at Benenden there is also a family affiliated Coachworks specialising in bodywork repair and paint spraying.

Every vehicle in our fleet undergoes regular maintenance and safety checks in accordance with the current vehicle licensing regulations. We have a 100% pass rate with our yearly certificate of fitness tests on all vehicles.

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1 London Road, Flimwell, Wadhurst, TN5 7PL, United Kingdom

Hams Travel 297 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 297 bus (St Johns) has 72 stops departing from The Vine, Tenterden and ending at Tunbridge Wells Boys' Grammar School, St Johns.

297 bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: It departs once a day at 06:35. Operating days this week: Monday, Tuesday.

Choose any of the 297 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

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Direction: St Johns (72 stops)

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Services on the 297 bus start at 06:35 on Monday, Tuesday.

What time does the 297 bus stop working?

Services on the 297 bus stop at 06:35 on Monday, Tuesday.

What time does the 297 bus arrive?

When does the Tenterden - Cranbrook - Goudhurst - Tunbridge Wells Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Tenterden - Cranbrook - Goudhurst - Tunbridge Wells Bus line that is closest to your location.

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297 bus Schedule

297 bus route operates on Monday to Tuesday. Regular schedule hours: 06:35

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297 (Hams Travel)

The first stop of the 297 bus route is The Vine, Tenterden and the last stop is Tunbridge Wells Boys' Grammar School, St Johns. 297 (St Johns) is operational during Monday, Tuesday. Additional information: 297 has 72 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 108 minutes.

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297 - Alternative Directions

• 297 - Tenterden / Timetable
• 297 - Tunbridge Wells / Timetable

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"I am just emailing to ask you to pass on our thanks to Graham, our driver, on our excursion to Dungeness last Friday.  He was a credit to your organisation, so patient and kind to all our members.  I have had many positive comments from all who joined us, on the driver and the cleanliness and comfort of the coach. Many thanks from all of us." -  Marsham Older Peoples Project 

"I just wanted to say thank you to our driver James for doing our trip on Saturday to Port Lympne.  He was a lovely guy,  very helpful and chatty. This made the day run smoothly in the heat and all the kids said they loved the coach." -  19th RTW St Matthews Scout Group

"I would like to give the driver of the Coach Trip Gideon, a big thank you for a very smooth, successful, and professional approach to his job. He was extremely knowledgeable about Hams Coaches and the family business. His skills driving in Europe were excellent.  We had a good chat as I sat next to him at dinner." - Valerie C

"Just wanted to say that we had a wonderful time in Schwerte. The coach was lovely and Gideon our driver was excellent. Cannot speak highly enough about him.

Thanks for your help also." - Hastings Twinning Association

"Please pass on our thanks to all the team , the drivers were superb all weekend and a credit to the company. 

Look forward to working with you again in the future" - Gareth, MiTour 

"Good morning,

On behalf of all the passengers who went to Greys Court yesterday, I’d like to thank Gideon very much for a smooth and safe journey and for his friendliness. Also, I’d like to thank him personally for the caring and professional first aid towards Adele, one of our members who gashed her leg on the steps of the coach. He was truly so good and I was very impressed" - Stella W

"We went out yesterday with the Battle Muffins leisure group to Polesden Lacey in one of your very modern, clean and comfortable coaches. All of your drivers that we have been with, on previous trips, have been excellent but Barry, who drove us yesterday, was brilliant. Barry helped my wife with my mobility scooter and myself getting on and off the coach. The whole trip was enjoyable with good weather, Polesden Lacey was an excellent venue and good safe journeys, a good day!" - Charles P

"Thank you so much for providing us with such a lovely driver on our trip to Pont en Bissen with a group from Horsmonden. Chris was just so helpful, a very careful driver, always smiling and cheerful. A true professional! Some of the French back roads would have been challenging in a car but he drove so carefully that I could sit back, enjoy the scenery and know we were all in safe hands. Merci à Chris!" - Lee K "Dear Sirs, On behalf of the Frant Parish Friendship Group I should like to thank Hams for the exceptional service we received on our outing yesterday. Our driver was spot on time and more than helpful; as was the team at Hams who dealt with our last minute request for an earlier return time which was a godsend for an elderly group on a hot day. 

I should also like to add that the patience and courtesy shown by our driver, not just to our group, but to other road users is something that Hams can be very proud of." - Cheria L

" Dear Everyone at Hams Travel

On behalf of Wellbeing in the Weald, may I please thank you for the generous support for our Coach Trip on Wednesday 10th August to Dungeness and Tenterden. 

We were able to take 34 people on the day and had a lovely time. Our coach driver Barry was extremely helpful, storing away walkers for those who needed them, helping me keep a count of all present and ensuring we arrived on time at each location.

He made it so easy for me – as I am not an expert in organising trips! Everyone enjoyed themselves and there was a loud round of applause for Hams travel at both the start and finish of the day. We really appreciated the air conditioning and a very comfortable ride, with great views over the countryside.

Your team at the office were very kind, explain arrangem ents to us and checking we had everything planned.

Thank you so much" - Sue, Wellbeing in the Weald 

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 "I just wanted to drop a line to say how fantastic Gideon and Robin have been during our trip to Devon this week.  Both drivers could not do enough to make our trip as successful as possible. We navigate some narrow roads; Gideon drives that coach with incredible skill!

A driver can have such an impact on a trip, especially a residential and I wanted you to know how much we valued having such kind and proactive drivers with us.  We have had Gideon a few times now and he really is the perfect driver for us.

Thank you so much. " - Sussex Road Primary School

"Please can you pass on a message to our wonderful driver today he was absolutely fantastic. Absolutely professional, friendly, and a really fantastic ambassador for hams travel.

I really can’t thank you enough, please pass on our thanks." - Sevenoaks Prep School

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Robin and Przemek for being so amazing yesterday. Przemek  was particularly fabulous and we really appreciated his calm, pleasant and helpful attitude, thank you!" - St Matthews Primary School

  "Please would you pass on our thanks to the lady who drove the coach to Dartford yesterday.   We had left our lunch on the bus thinking that it wouldn’t be needed whilst we were at the Theatre.  However, I gather the coach was required and your lovely lady driver cleared all our rubbish up which we were intending to do once we got back to Holmewood! Please thank her on our behalf – hugely appreciated." - Holmewood House School

"Good morning,We just wanted to take a minute to say how impressed we were with our driver yesterday (I'm sorry, I can't think of his name). He was really helpful and friendly with both our staff and children. The staff said they felt really safe and looked after and the bus was clean and in great condition.Aside from the mishap in the morning, you got a bus to us within 30 minutes, which was brilliant considering some previous companies we've used wouldn't have resolved this so quickly.I know we have a few more trips booked in with you, so we look forward to working with you again for these future trips and hopefully more thereafter." 

"The only bus provider I would use for school trips. Organised a large number of Theatre visits and other trips, never had an issue. Very accommodating, friendly bookings, and happy to help with last minute issues. Would recommend."  

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