Theobolds KC15 DHY (RE15 JAK) at the Barton Mills Picnic Area (A1065) - 26 Aug 2023 (P1160166)

Saturday 26 August 2023 (0942) – Theobold’s Coaches of Dunstable, Bedfordshire KC15 DHY, a Neoplan N2216 new in April 2015 to Royale European, Heston registered RE15 JAK, seen at the Barton Mills Picnic Area (A1065) during a refreshment break.

The revised livery now features white relief and the kingfisher symbol from the fleetname is also carried on the side windows in a style of the bird flying away.

For some years Theobold’s has operated this combined holiday express service/day excursion from Dunstable and Luton to Great Yarmouth on Saturdays. For 2023 the dates of operation were 27 May, 3 June, 22 and 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August then 2 September. As well as carrying holiday passengers who stay at the coast for a week or more the coach is also advertised as a day excursion. It would give day visitors an arrival at about 1130 returning about 1630.

Theobolds appears to share the same management as County Coaches (UK) LLP which trades as coachhire4u. The logo of the latter appears on the lower front offside panel and on the entrance door.