Kings Ferry, Gillingham
Welcome
The King's Ferry repeatedly wins the industry's top awards for the quality and uniqueness of its fleet, and its commuter expresses to London and Docklands.
The coaches repeatedly set new standards of luxury and quality, but will face the greatest test later this decade when Govia start running local train services (April 2006) and the CTRL Domestics trains (2009).
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All pictures are the copyright of Alan O. Watkins, or are (where stated) from the Alan O. Watkins Collection.
Fleet numbers
The Kings Ferry has a unique numbering system. It is based on seating capacities.
1. Up to 16 seats
2. 20 - 29 seats
3. 30 - 39 seats
4. 40 - 29 seats
5. 50 - 59 seats
6. None currently
7. 70 - plus seats
B. Buses - usually labelled Ferry Bus
9. Used by the opentopper which runs during the school summer holidays in July and August around Medway's historic and tourist attractions.

As well as The Kings Ferry, this award winning coach company has its silver-painted VIP fleet for prestigious private hires, and its Travel Rite operation, in a darker limegreen livery.
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2007-06-17 18:23:53
Added new collection Kings Ferry surprise (13 images)
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16th Mar 2006Chatham Maritime Dockside Outlet Centre DS service (42 images)
24th Jan 2006Doubledeck coaches (17 images)
24th Jan 2006Ferry Bus and other deckers (9 images)
17th Jun 2007Kings Ferry surprise (5 images)
24th Jan 2006Mini coaches (8 images)
26th Mar 2004Saloon coaches (72 images)
25th Jan 2006Scania - Carsa saloon (5 images)
15th Oct 2008Smart advertising (2 images)
24th Jan 2006Support vehicles (2 images)
24th Jan 2006Travel Rite (5 images)
24th Jan 2006VIP fleet (7 images)
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