What Makes us Selwyns?

Built over nearly 60 years of quality, reliability and value for money, we're passionate about creating connections for businesses, customers and colleagues.
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Offering quality, unparalleled service, Selwyns’ 90-coach fleet operates across the UK, backed by 240 experienced staff dedicated to delivering the highest standards of customer comfort and safety.

Corporate, private coach hire, contract services, schools & colleges and group days out throughout the UK – you name it, we’ve got you covered.

Our Timeline

From humble family beginnings to catering to every transport need today, here’s how Selwyns Travel has grown over the years.

  • 1968

    The late Robert Alun Jones, father of Managing Director, Selwyn Jones, founds Selwyns Travel.

  • 1979

    Selwyns acquires Yates Tours, one of the largest coach operators in the region.

  • 1984

    Our base at Manchester Airport opens.

  • 1994

    Selwyns Travel acquires another leading airport operator, Starline Travel.

  • 1996

    Hardings Tours of Liverpool is added to our acquisitions.

  • 2011

    Haytons of Manchester are added to the Selwyns family.

  • 2013

    Selwyns Tours Ltd is sold to RAPT Dev

  • 2020

    RATP sells and returns control of STL to Selwyn Jones via Selwyns Coaches Ltd (parent co.)

  • 2025

    Parent Co name change to ‘Selwyns Travel Group Ltd’

  • 2026

    Selwyns Travel Group Ltd acquires Eavesway Travel Ltd

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The Selwyns Family

Selwyns is, and always has been, a family business ever since Selwyn founded the business with his father. But it’s the people at its heart which truly make it thrive.

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Our Mission

Selwyns have always been committed to connection. Whether it’s people making moments happen or businesses building up networks.

We do that thanks to our community of drivers proud to get everyone from A to B, right now in the North West and as we grow across the UK in the future.

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Meet The Team

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Selwyn Jones

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder
Selwyn founded Selwyns Travel alongside his father in 1968, and led the business for decades.
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Billy Jones

Deputy Managing Director
Commercially focused with strong strategic instincts, Billy’s vision leads Selwyns towards greater successes.
Sue Martindale

Sue Martindale

HR Director
A 20-year HR veteran, Sue’s skills bring together a team of talented, warm staff.
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Daniel Clegg

Head of Service Delivery
Helping to define and meet our high standards of quality, Daniel’s hard work is a major team motivator.

Join the Selwyns team

When you join the team, you’ll not only get the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, but you’ll also get access to plenty of benefits too. Explore the latest openings below.

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Our Partnership with National Express

For three decades, our partnership with National Express has provided customers with vital links across the UK, delivering a comfort, reliability and safety that we’re proud to put to the Selwyns name. 

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