School Trips & Education Coach Hire
School trip coach hire from £150. Our school trips and education transport services help teachers and leaders move pupils safely and efficiently for day trips, residentials, sports fixtures and educational visits across the UK and Europe. We provide school coach hire and school minibus hire with DBS-checked drivers, compliant vehicles and support with planning so you can focus on learning, not logistics. Get an instant quote or call 0800 112 3455.
Safe school trip coach hire you can trust
When you organise a school trip, safety and safeguarding are the top priorities. Our school coach hire partners operate modern, well-maintained vehicles that meet UK safety standards, with regular inspections and fully licensed drivers used to working with children and young people. For a plain-English overview of what the law requires, see our guide to UK coach hire regulations explained.
We regularly arrange transport for day trips and curriculum visits — museums, galleries, historic sites, theatres and fieldwork locations. Residentials and overseas tours — UK residentials and longer educational journeys with ferry or Eurotunnel connections. Sports fixtures and tournaments — home-to-away travel with space for kit and equipment. We also support day trips and excursions, sports events and airport group transfers for educational travel.
You get written confirmations, clear timings and vehicle details so your school's risk assessments and approval processes are easy to complete.
Vehicles for school trips of every size
Chauffeur Car Hire
Chauffeur car hire for small school groups, staff visits and educational trips requiring a professional, reliable driver.
Chauffeur MPV Hire
MPV chauffeur hire for small groups of staff, governors and students on educational visits. Seats up to 6.
Minibus Hire (8–16 Seats)
Minibus hire for smaller class groups and short educational visits. DBS-checked drivers available on request. Seats 8–16.
Coach Hire (49–57 Seats)
Coach hire for whole-year groups, large school parties and residential trips. Seats 49–57 with seatbelts and PA systems.
Large Coach Hire (61–72 Seats)
Large coach hire for very large school groups and multi-class outings. Seats up to 72 passengers.
Types of school and education journeys we cover
We work with primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, sixth-form centres and universities, adapting vehicles and timings to each group's needs.
Day trips and curriculum visits
School coach hire for museums, galleries, historic sites, theatres, fieldwork locations, universities and local points of interest.
Residentials and overseas tours
Coach hire for UK residentials and longer educational tours, including ferry or Eurotunnel connections, rest stops and European travel planning.
Sports fixtures and events
School minibus and coach hire for home-to-away fixtures, tournaments and sports days, with space for kit and equipment.
Home-to-school and shuttle services
Regular contract services, shuttle buses to off-site facilities and transport for breakfast or after-school clubs.
Safety, compliance and safeguarding
To support your safeguarding and health and safety requirements, our school trips and education coach hire can include:
Enhanced DBS-checked drivers for work with children and young people
Coaches and minibuses fitted with modern seatbelts for every passenger
Regular vehicle inspections and maintenance in line with DVSA and operator licensing rules
Clear policies on supervision, boarding, emergency exits and seatbelt use
Help with journey information for your own school trip risk assessment paperwork
Advice on safe pick-up and drop-off points, loading areas and timing to reduce congestion around your school
School trip coach hire across the UK
Coach Hire Network gives schools, colleges and universities a single route to vetted coach and minibus operators across the UK. We arrange school trip coach hire from depots nationwide, with regular work in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and Cardiff.
- Access to a wide range of school-suitable vehicles and sizes
- Operators experienced in educational and youth group travel
- Support from a team used to risk assessments, safeguarding and school approval processes
- The ability to standardise your school coach hire across trips, fixtures and tours
Vehicles for school trips of every size
From 4–8 seater minibuses for staff and small groups to 61–72 seater coaches for multiple classes, we match the vehicle to your group size, luggage and itinerary. Standard coaches and minibuses suit most school budgets; executive and luxury options are available for longer educational tours and overseas trips.
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Get a school trips & education coach hire quote
Share your trip dates, destinations, group sizes, supervision needs and any special requirements, and we'll build a school coach hire or minibus hire quote to match. Request your school trips and education transport quote today and let Coach Hire Network handle the travel, so your staff can focus on delivering a great learning experience.
Pricing
How school trip coach hire pricing works
School minibus hire starts from £150 and full-size coach hire from £250. Your final price depends on:
What affects your price?
- Distance, journey time and time on site
- Number of passengers and required vehicle sizes
- Date, time of day and term-time demand (peak exam or trip seasons)
- Single, return or multi-day trips
- Any ferries, tolls, overnight stays or additional drivers for longer journeys
We provide clear quotes so you can compare options, such as one large coach versus several smaller vehicles, and use them in your internal approval process. Get an instant quote in minutes.
School Trips & Education Coach Hire FAQs
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