Johnston Coaches Limited

28/05/2026

The winner of our 15 May edition of Photo Friday is this one by Ian Jacob. Fantastic picture, Ian! Our runners-up are Richard Cull and Michael Bilbie.
Ian, get in touch with us at [email protected] to tell us where we can send your prize courtesy of Alexander Dennis.
Meanwhile, Ian and all other winners this year are invited to submit their highest-quality version of their winning entry to [email protected]

15/04/2026

Not sure if anyone spotted this… 👀

One of our coaches was used in the official World Cup advert for the England national team in partnership with Pepsi Max

Something different to our usual touring – here’s a few behind the scenes shots from the day 🎬

Did any beady-eyed people notice our Team Coach C12 in the advert? 👀👇

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWg7uaeiPEc/?igsh=Z2oxcXZ5dWwwMXlk

08/04/2026

Johnston Coaches of Stoke-on-Trent has welcomed a Scania K410NI with Touring bodywork to its fleet, supplied as repeat business by Scania UK.

20/03/2026

Another fantastic addition to the fleet 👌

We’re proud to be collecting this brand-new Scania Touring, ready to go straight onto Shearings Holidays work.

Top spec, sharp livery, and built for long-distance touring comfort – exactly what our clients expect.

18/02/2026

Some great pictures sent in by some of the drivers out on ski tours. 🥶☃️🏔️

16/02/2026

Johnston Coaches across Europe this week 🏔️⛷️

🚍 🇮🇹 YN25 XJC & YN25 XJT – Bardonecchia
🚍 🇮🇹 H22 JCT – Aosta Valley
🚍 🇦🇹 YG24 VYS – Zell am See
🚍 🇦🇩 YT23 BVH – Andorra
🚍 🇪🇸 YT23 BVJ – La Molina

From the Italian Alps to the Austrian mountains and across the Pyrenees, our fleet is delivering ski tours across five incredible European destinations this week.

Great to see so many of our coaches out, keeping groups moving safely and comfortably all over Europe.

6 Executive Coaches. Five destinations. Multiple mountain regions. One fleet on the move.🇪🇺

12/02/2026

Please see below details for Paul’s Funeral, for those that would like to attend.

Paul's funeral.
Friday March 6th at 2pm.
Nene Valley crematorium.
Immediate family flowers only.
No dress code.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our drivers, Paul Lack, passed away last night.

Paul was an exemplary tour driver who dedicated his life to the job. He was extremely well known and highly respected within the industry, having worked for a number of operators across the Northampton area, including Yorks Coaches of Northampton, SMS Travel, and Lawmans Coaches of Kettering. Before joining us here at Johnston Coaches where he became our longest-standing tour driver.

Paul was instrumental in kick-starting Johnston Coaches. He took control of our first major investment, K28 JCT – a Mercedes Tourismo, a coach that he was constantly cleaning, it always looked as if it had just left the showroom, as Paul kept such good care of it. This investment came at a crucial moment as we emerged from COVID. Following a telephone conversation between Steve and Paul, Steve took a calculated risk on that vehicle—very confident in Paul’s exceptional ability as a tour driver, having previously worked alongside him at SMS Travel.

Paul brought with him loyal clients he had built strong relationships with over many years, consistently delivering outstanding service to holidaymakers across the UK. His experience, reputation, and connections opened many doors for us, helping to bring in work that allowed the company to grow and lay the foundations for what Johnston Coaches has become today.

We thank Paul for his incredible contribution and unwavering commitment. He was more than just a tour driver—he was a friend. A true salt-of-the-earth gentleman, outstanding at his job, and deeply respected by fellow drivers, passengers, tour operators, and coach operators alike, many of which will have fond memories of him.

Rest in peace, Paul.
Our thoughts are with Paul’s wife Hazel and all of his family at this very difficult time.

01/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our drivers, Paul Lack, passed away last night.

Paul was an exemplary tour driver who dedicated his life to the job. He was extremely well known and highly respected within the industry, having worked for a number of operators across the Northampton area, including Yorks Coaches of Northampton, SMS Travel, and Lawmans Coaches of Kettering. Before joining us here at Johnston Coaches where he became our longest-standing tour driver.

Paul was instrumental in kick-starting Johnston Coaches. He took control of our first major investment, K28 JCT – a Mercedes Tourismo, a coach that he was constantly cleaning, it always looked as if it had just left the showroom, as Paul kept such good care of it. This investment came at a crucial moment as we emerged from COVID. Following a telephone conversation between Steve and Paul, Steve took a calculated risk on that vehicle—very confident in Paul’s exceptional ability as a tour driver, having previously worked alongside him at SMS Travel.

Paul brought with him loyal clients he had built strong relationships with over many years, consistently delivering outstanding service to holidaymakers across the UK. His experience, reputation, and connections opened many doors for us, helping to bring in work that allowed the company to grow and lay the foundations for what Johnston Coaches has become today.

We thank Paul for his incredible contribution and unwavering commitment. He was more than just a tour driver—he was a friend. A true salt-of-the-earth gentleman, outstanding at his job, and deeply respected by fellow drivers, passengers, tour operators, and coach operators alike, many of which will have fond memories of him.

Rest in peace, Paul.
Our thoughts are with Paul’s wife Hazel and all of his family at this very difficult time.

27/01/2026

4 years later 📆⏳👣

26/01/2026

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