Llew Jones Coaches Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 34 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and drivers for their exceptional friendliness, helpfulness, and professional conduct, often noting their extensive knowledge. Many people highlight the company's excellent service, emphasizing its reliability, punctuality, and impressive flexibility in accommodating various needs. Reviewers also frequently appreciate the quality of the coaches, describing them as clean and comfortable for journeys. This strong positive feedback extends to the ease of organization and communication, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The overwhelming sentiment indicates many intend to use this company again, reflecting high satisfaction.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Llew Jones Coaches are genuinely a good company with good people working there. From the first email to request availability, I received one back all most immediately with date details and import... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had for our trip to Scotland for our holiday Chris was amazing driver so helpful and kept us well informed through the trip and coped with some challenging driving with weather and road condition... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used LJ for a wembley day trip from Wigan. Excellent service. The driver was smart, he arrived at our pick up point 45 minutes before departure in order to load up in good time for our 7.30am depa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Travelled to St Ives on a Llew Jones coach (Shearings Holiday). The journey was comfortable and the driver (Marek) coped superbly with the heavy traffic and some of the narrow Cornish roads. He also g... See more

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  1. Bus and Coach Company

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Are you looking for high quality coach hire for your next trip, or perhaps you’d like to book a party bus for an upcoming event? Llew Jones have a wide range of modern, reliable coaches and minibuses to satisfy a full spectrum of clients and groups. Whether it's domestically within the UK you would like to travel or overseas into Europe, Llew Jones can always help! We’re a family run business started by Llew Jones back in 1972 with 1 vehicle. We now operate 44 vehicles and provide Local Bus Services, School Transport and National Express Services in addition to the Tour and Private Hire work that we have become so well renowned for.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just back from the belgian grand prix…

Just back from the belgian grand prix and Mark and Abbey the drivers were fantastic.bus was spotless as were the drivers fantastic experience

July 30, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Thanks Robert - always good to hear feedback on our team!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great driver

Really great driver the brilliant Geoff, very comfy coach

July 29, 2023
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Thanks Emma!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful drivers

Helpful drivers, reasonable cost. We're on time, efficient and reliable. Will definately use again.

July 23, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Thanks Stephanie - glad to be of service!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience, My Child was mocked in Welsh by the driver for not understanding what the driver had said to him in Welsh. The driver then continued to mock our surname in Welsh as he then thought the rest of our party could not speak Welsh. Fortunately we do! Disgraceful way to treat paying customers. No need to be Rude. I didn't find it funny or clever. Speed limits were not adhered to at all. Intimidating other cars on the road, cutting corners, beeping at cars infront going too slow to pull over. One handed driving all the way there and back. Appalling weaving at speed around the scene of an accident on the road which no help was offered to those injured. None of our party usually get travel sick. All of us felt queasy. Never Again will I use this coach company as they have a complete disregard for Saftey and Zero Customer Service Skills. Totally felt ignored when I called to complain.

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Hi James, Thanks for your response. It's hard to believe that you take comments seriously when you removed the comment I left on your Facebook page (the reason why I then left a comment on Trustpilot).
When I rang the office I was told that the driver would be spoken to. My name/contact details were not taken so I'm unsure how you were planning on getting back to me following the investigation.
It was my mother another passenger on the coach who called to log her complaint not my sister. I do believe you said that you would call her back which has not been done.

It was made clear to the driver that what he said was understood. Especially as he assumed and asked questions in Welsh and they were answered by my mother in English.

It is not acceptable for adults to mock children at any stage, especially not over not being able to understand what's being said.

As their mother I asked them to ignore the situation and rise above it fully intending on dealing with it the following day by contacting the office and logging a complaint.

July 25, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Hi Laura, thank you for your feedback – I assure you that we take every comment, positive or negative, very seriously.

I would further assure you that you were not ignored when you rang the office, nor was your sister when she rang in either. The team in operations can only capture your feedback, as you will appreciate that any complaint needs investigating thoroughly before any response can be made.

Frankly, I’m rather disappointed that you have chosen to post a number of these reviews without allowing us time to make that investigation and get back to you. Irrespective of this we will be downloading and reviewing the CCTV footage and audio recordings as soon as the coach returns to the depot. Any actions by the driver that are not in line with company policy will be dealt with through the proper process.

I would like to understand what the driver said to you when you asked him to stop mocking and being rude in Welsh if possible? I assume you did raise it at the time?

I would be happy to discuss if you call the office and ask for me. (James)

Hi Laura,

Further to your updated comment, this matter is being investigated and I have temporarily hidden the review section on Facebook whilst we work through that process. I do not see any issue in that? Once investigated the review section will be made available and an appropriate response will be posted.

We have your contact details from when you booked, and your review is still available on your Facebook profile so there is no issue in contacting you.

I wholeheartedly agree that nobody, child or otherwise, should be mocked for not understanding something, though, as I have said, we are still investigating the matter and we will revert once this has been completed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding Hire

We hired a coach for our wedding party and the service was just perfect , easy to hire , very competitive and great communication! The coach arrived on time , was immaculate and driver was great!We will definitely use again

July 22, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Thank you for the great feedback - really pleased that everything was as expected!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just returned from taking a…

I have just returned from taking a school group of 40 school children on a tour to the Rhine and Moselle. I would like to say how amazing our driver Mark was- he was professional and so helpful at all times. His attention to detail and knowledge of the route was superb. We could not have wished for a better driver. The coach itself was extremely comfortable and immaculate at all times and his professional and conscientious manner was first class. I would certainly be looking to use your coach and hopefully Mark again next year. He drove so safely and was considerate to the needs of the children at all times. So so impressed- I don't think I have ever had such a positive experience whilst taking school children on a trip- he made the long journey a pleasant experience and we are very grateful. Many, many thanks.
C Horton- group organiser. Chase Terrace Academy.

July 22, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Hi Charlotte - thank you for the wonderful feedback on both our service and our driver, Mark. We'd love to look after you again next year too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our coach driver went above and beyond…

Coach tour Loch Lomond , cruise and highland train ,,, thanking Our coach driver Dave , went above and beyond his job nothing was to much trouble , I really can’t praise him enough .
The coach was spotlessly clean
My husband said he’ll judge all coach drivers from now on by Dave standards

July 1, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Hi Mrs Sinclair - thank you for your feedback as it's greatly appreciated. I'll make sure to speak to Dave and let him know.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So I arrived in Corwen to catch the…

So I arrived in Corwen to catch the last T10 to Betws y coed, another person waiting next to me too, only to find out it is not coming due to a road closure between Pentrefoelas and Betws y coed. And because it was the last service of the day I would have been stranded if i had not called someone to take me. We travelled through Pentrefoelas to Betws y coed and the road was clear NO ROAD CLOSURE.
You cater for the tourists and leave the locals stranded so you can save a bit of money you disgusting greedy little man, this is not the first time and I have seen many other stranded, you make more money than the average person you are just disgusting.

May 1, 2023
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Thank you for your feedback though I am disappointed by the unnecessary personal tone you have chosen to take.

The A5 was closed for most of the afternoon, between Pentrefoelas and the turning for Ysbyty Ifan; I personally travelled back from Wrexham to Bangor around 5pm and found the diversion unsuitable for anything much larger than a van. Most certainly not for a bus.

Our schedule provides for a departure at 18:15 from Corwen, which is the journey that you have described - however, the vehicle travels from Bangor at 16.23 to Corwen. Clearly, if the bus cannot get to Corwen it, unfortunately, could not make the last journey back either.

I apologise that you we were not able to travel as planned, however, we are at the mercy of traffic conditions as is every vehicle.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish company hires stupid drivers

Rubbish company hires stupid drivers.

Stood out and the bus drove right past me!! Been waiting for ages for the bus

October 11, 2021
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Reply from Llew Jones Coaches

Hi Jade, thank you for your feedback. We operate numerous routes in the area and some where we are not the only operator on the route so I would need more details to investigate this for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Big Thanks

A very reliable operator who have supported all our Rail Replacement needs. They have risen to the challenge of very short notice emergency cover to long term replacement needs with the same professionalism. A great thanks to Steve, Joe and the whole team.

February 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have worked with the Llew Jones team…

I have worked with the Llew Jones team for the last 20 years and during that time they have expanded massively and updated just about everything including a great modern uniform. Always a pleasure to deal with and long may it continue !

January 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dont know a better company

I dont know a better company, service, honestly, integrity, reliability and truly a leading coach company. They are true leaders in the transport business. Friendly team and great Senior Management Team. 100% recommendation.

January 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I’ve used Llew Jones to do a lot of our school trips and the customer service is always really good and the vehicle quality has improved massively in recent years - highly recommend. Diolch yn fawr Llew Jones😊

January 28, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great operator that I use all the time.

Llew Jones are one of the top operators I go to when I need Rail Replacement Services over towards the Cambrian Coast or the Heart of Wales. They have quality vehicles, polite staff and can be relied on to get the job done to the highest standard.
Their level of flexibility is second to none, I can request a vehicle at 16:00 for 08:00 the next day and it will sorted. They will even travel further afield to fulfil our needs, nothing is too much trouble. Would recommend them to anyone.

January 28, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

good but sometimes a bit wiffy

the service is usually very good, they supply my school with buses to get me and my fellow students to and from school in the morning and evening, dropping a start however because sometimes the bus smells of faeces, probably an issue with the toilet but still an unpleasant experience. other than that the service is good and punctual.

November 30, 2020
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