Redwing Coaches

Redwing Coaches is an English coach tour operator operating in Kent and London.^[1]

Redwing Coaches

Mercedes-Benz Tourismo in Bourton-on-the-Water in June 2018
Parent	Paul Hockley Nigel Taylor
Founded	1987; 38 years ago (1987) by Paul Campana
Headquarters	Herne Hill, United Kingdom
Service area	Kent, London
Service type	Coach operator
Fleet	55 (November 2015)
Fuel type	Diesel
Website	www.redwing-coaches.co.uk

Mercedes-Benz O303 in 1989

Irizar i6 bodied Scania K400EB6 in 2014

History

Redwing Coaches was founded in 1987 by Paul Campana. Initially based in Coldharbour Lane, in 2000 it relocated to Herne Hill. In July 2006, the business was sold to Addison Lee.^[2][3][4]

In April 2013, the business was purchased by Paul Hockley and Nigel Taylor in a management buyout. In June 2015, the Reliance Travel of Gravesend business was purchased.^[4][5][6]

In February 2022, the business was purchased by entrepreneur Andy Scott.^[7]

Services

Redwing operates a commuter service from Gravesend to Canary Wharf and Central London.^[8] It operates day trips out of London under contract to Evan Evans Tours.^[4]

Fleet

As at November 2015 the fleet comprised 55 coaches.^[9]