Business Details
3 Years
experience
Group transport made simple, anywhere in the UK
At Coach Hire Direct, we make organising group transport straightforward and convenient. Based in Greater Manchester, we arrange coach and minibus hire with professional drivers for journeys throughout the UK. Our network of fully licensed operators enables us to identify suitable transport according to each group's passenger numbers, planned route and available budget. Whether you require a 16-seat minibus or a full-size executive coach, we can help you find an appropriate option. For larger gatherings and events, we can also coordinate multiple vehicles to accommodate your transport requirements.Our services cover a broad range of group travel needs, including school trips, educational visits, corporate journeys, conferences and staff events. We also arrange airport transfers to and from major UK airports, alongside transport for weddings, private celebrations, sporting fixtures, concerts and festivals. Groups planning day excursions, weekend breaks or tours across the UK can also benefit from our booking arrangements. Every enquiry receives a clear, itemised quotation without hidden extras, allowing customers to understand their transport costs before making a booking. We provide a single point of contact throughout the process, from the initial quotation to the day of travel. To discuss your requirements or request a quote, telephone 0800 012 6753, email info@coach-hire-direct.co.uk or visit coach-hire-direct.co.uk.
Services
Coach Hire
Minibus Hire
Airport Transfers
School Trips
Corporate Travel
Wedding Transport
Event and Sports Transport
Day Trips and Tours
Served areas
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Oldham, Bolton, Stockport, Liverpool, Leeds, North West England, Nationwide UK
Details
- Year established: 2023
- Employees: 3
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Coach and minibus hire with professional drivers
- Vehicles from 16-seat minibuses to full-size coaches
- Fully licensed operators only
- Clear, itemised quotes with no hidden extras
- One point of contact from quote to travel day
- Multi-vehicle bookings for large events
- UK-wide coverage
Associations and certifications
- CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) member
- Trustpilot rated
- Registered in England and Wales, company no. 14873122
Payment methods
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Bank transfers
What people say
Couldn’t have gone better
Great service and driving skills
Considerate, friendly drivers
Smooth from start to finish
Highly recommend
Services
Coach Hire
Our full-size coach hire service caters for groups requiring transport to destinations across the UK. Whether arranging a day trip, attending a sporting fixture, organising an event or planning a tour, we provide coaches with professional drivers. Standard and executive vehicles are available, allowing customers to select suitable transport based on their group size and budget.
Minibus Hire
Our chauffeur-driven minibus hire service caters for smaller groups requiring affordable transport. With options extending from 16-seat minibuses to midi coaches, we accommodate a range of group travel needs. We provide transport for family gatherings, evenings out and club excursions, as well as shorter journeys throughout Manchester and surrounding areas or further afield.
Airport Transfers
We arrange airport transport for groups departing from or arriving at Manchester Airport and other principal UK airports. Pick-up times are coordinated with individual flight schedules to support appropriate collection arrangements. Our service includes room for passengers' luggage throughout the journey. Where flights experience delays, drivers can monitor developments and adapt collection timing accordingly.
Corporate Coach Hire
Travelling as a group to or from a major UK airport is accommodated through our dedicated transfer service, including journeys involving Manchester Airport. We schedule pick-ups in accordance with flight timings and make provision for luggage. Our drivers are able to track flight delays. This enables collection arrangements to account for changes in flight arrival times.
Reviews (14)
Ollie Glasse
Nov 04, 2026
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Barry is the best bus driver! Also provides great snacks and drinks, going above and beyond.
Anne Phillips
Aug 01, 2026
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Fantastic service from our couch driver Barry, took us to and from York races and could not recommend him enough, brilliant he was ???? …
Ethan
May 30, 2026
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Great experience with Barry around Saddleworth. Very accommodating towards our needs, and just an all round nice guy. Bus was very clean and would definitely recommend this company (and Barry for sure).
Shaun McNabb
May 26, 2026
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Brilliant coach journey, the drivers were both really friendly and looked after us the whole way. There was not an issue considered to much. Barry and steve were great the whole trip
Maurianna Garza
May 26, 2026
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Great experience! Barry, our driver, was fantastic, too. I felt very safe.
Robert Birtwell
Apr 24, 2026
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High quality bus journey. Barry the bus driver is very accommodating. Felt like I was flying on falcor from the never ending story
Gabrielle Rivera
Apr 18, 2026
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Barry was the best! We loved having him as a driver and part of our group- he helped make the trip even more enjoyable.
Zemfira Syzonenko
Mar 01, 2026
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Thank you for such a great trip! Everything was great! Safe, fast, and high-quality!
Yaroslav Lekhnovskyi
Feb 11, 2026
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amazing service and a tolerant attitude towards us. punctual driver
Millie Byrne
Jun 12, 2025
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we hired a coach from here, really outstanding service and super impressed, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to hire coach
Thomas Pearson
Apr 29, 2025
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Brilliant driver, always takes the time to make sure we have everything we need.
Tim Cox
May 04, 2023
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The booking process was great everyone was friendly and helpful. The coach was brand new and the driver made additional stops on the way home.
Georgia
Sep 20, 2021
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Excellent service. Took a large group of us to Leeds festival and back. Super clean coach and arrived on time. Easy to book and kept in contact :)