24 Seater Minibus
Choose it for groups up to 24 who do not need a luggage hold or an onboard restroom.
The 29 seater is the first coach in the fleet, built for groups of around 25 to 29 who have outgrown a minibus. It is the midi coach most often booked for a primary school class, a club outing or a small corporate away day, with a luggage hold underneath so the cabin stays clear and an onboard restroom for longer trips.
The 29 seater is the smallest vehicle in the fleet built as a true coach rather than a minibus: a dedicated luggage hold underneath, coach-style reclining seats and an onboard restroom, in a body still compact enough for tighter pickup points than a full-size coach can manage.
Primary schools book it for a single class trip, where the group, their teachers and a helper or two fit comfortably with room for packed lunches and coats in the overhead storage rather than piled on laps.
Clubs and societies use it for away days and outings, from a sports team with a full squad and kit to a social club heading out for the day, where the number travelling sits just above what a large minibus comfortably carries.
Small tour groups and corporate away days make up the rest of the bookings: a company team day, a guided day trip, or a short multi-stop tour where the group wants to travel together on one coach rather than splitting across two minibuses.
We send this coach across the areas we cover, from school and club bookings in Leeds and Sheffield to day trips departing Bristol and Cardiff.
Because it sits between the largest minibus and the full-size coaches, it is often the size that surprises people: smaller and easier to place than they expect, while still giving every passenger a proper reclining coach seat and somewhere for their bag that is not on their lap.
If your group is closer to 20 than 29, it is still worth booking this size rather than a minibus if a luggage hold or an onboard restroom would make the day easier, since the extra empty seats cost nothing beyond the quoted price for the trip.
| Passenger seats | 29, plus the driver |
|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Midi coach |
| Driver | Professional licensed driver included |
| Comfort | Reclinable cushioned seats, air conditioning, overhead storage |
| On board | Onboard restroom, entertainment system, Wi-Fi connectivity |
The step between the largest minibus and the next coach size.
Choose it for groups up to 24 who do not need a luggage hold or an onboard restroom.
Choose it for groups of around 25 to 29, with a hold for bags and a restroom on board.
Choose it when your group is right on the edge of 29 and you would rather have a spare seat.
Facts from our fleet details, not estimates.
Every coach booking includes a professional licensed driver, reclinable cushioned seats, air conditioning, an onboard restroom, an entertainment system, Wi-Fi connectivity, USB charging and overhead storage as standard.
The luggage hold underneath is separate from the cabin, so school bags, kit and overnight cases do not take up seat or floor space inside.
The onboard restroom is a detail schools and clubs ask about directly, since it removes the need for an extra stop purely for a toilet break on a longer trip, though we still recommend building in a proper rest stop on any journey over about two hours.
| Passenger seats | 29, plus the driver |
|---|---|
| Driver | Professional licensed driver on every booking |
| Seating | Reclinable, cushioned coach seats |
| Climate | Air conditioning |
| Facilities | Onboard restroom |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and USB charging |
| Storage | Overhead storage inside, luggage hold underneath |
| Entertainment | Onboard entertainment system |
Three groups make up most of the bookings.
Primary schools are the single biggest user of this size, for class trips to museums, farms, theatres and outdoor centres, where one coach and one driver keep the whole class together for the day.
Clubs and societies, from football and rugby teams to choirs, drama groups and social clubs, use it for away fixtures, festivals and day trips, often becoming repeat bookings across a season.
Businesses use it for team days, away days and site visits, where a department or small company wants to travel together rather than driving separately and meeting at the destination.
Faith groups, scout and guide troops, and community associations are a smaller but steady part of the booking list, often for an annual outing or a camp that has run the same way for years, where the coach is simply the next step once the group outgrows two minibuses.
Weddings occasionally use this size too, usually for a smaller guest list where the wedding transport page's larger coaches would be more than needed, or for a shuttle service running between a hotel in York and the venue.
A single class with teachers and helpers, for museum, farm or theatre trips, with the driver briefed on the school's own pickup and drop-off procedure.
School trip minibus hireA squad with kit, travelling to away fixtures or tournaments across a season, often as a standing weekly or fortnightly booking.
Sports team travelChoirs, drama groups and clubs on an outing or a short break, usually arranged well ahead of a fixed date in the calendar.
A department or small business travelling together for a team day or a site visit, with the driver available to wait on site if the day includes more than one stop.
Corporate travelThe destinations and distances that come up most often.
Day trips to museums, farms and outdoor centres within an hour or two of the pickup point are the most common school booking, often with a second stop added for lunch or a short walk.
Away fixtures for clubs can run further afield, from a local derby a short drive from Leeds to a weekend tournament that needs an early start and a late return.
Corporate away days often combine a destination, such as an outdoor activity centre near the Peak District or the Cotswolds, with a return journey timed to an evening meal.
Multi-day residential trips, common for secondary school departments and scout groups, use the same coach for the outbound and return journeys, with the hold carrying everyone's overnight bags for the whole stay.
A single destination, usually a half or full day, with lunch either packed or bought on site.
Teachers often ask about parking and drop-off arrangements at the venue, which we check as part of planning the route.
A squad and kit travelling to another town or city, with the return timed to when the fixture is expected to finish.
For a cup run or an away-day tournament, the same coach and driver are often kept on for the whole competition where dates allow.
Sports team travelA company or club day out with an early departure and a planned return.
These trips often involve a change of footwear and outdoor kit, which travels in the hold rather than inside the cabin.
A small tour group visiting two or three places in one day, with the driver managing timings between stops.
A realistic plan usually allows 30 to 45 minutes at each stop, so the day does not feel rushed.
The hold underneath is for bags; the seats are for people.
For a day trip, school bags, packed lunches and coats go in the overhead storage inside the cabin, with the hold underneath left free or used for sports kit.
For a residential trip or a longer away fixture, the hold comfortably takes overnight bags for the whole group, keeping the cabin clear for the journey.
Large equipment, such as a full set of musical instruments or oversized sports gear, should be mentioned when you book so we can confirm it fits the hold.
The overhead storage inside the cabin is sized for day bags and coats, not full suitcases; anything larger should go in the hold rather than being carried up the aisle, which keeps the cabin clear and the journey quicker to load and unload.
| Passengers | Luggage | What we would suggest |
|---|---|---|
| A school class | Packed lunches, coats and small bags | Fits easily in the overhead storage. |
| A sports team | Kit bags for the full squad | The hold underneath takes this comfortably. |
| A residential trip | Overnight bags for up to 29 people | Fits in the hold, with room to spare. |
| A group with large equipment | Instruments, display boards or oversized kit | Usually fits; confirm the exact items when you book. |
Tell us about anything bulky, such as instruments or display equipment, before the day.
Common routes for school and club trips. Every time below is a rough guide; the driver will confirm the realistic journey time once the exact pickup and destination are known.
A popular school and club day-trip route.
Short enough for a half-day school visit.
A common sports-club route within Yorkshire.
Used for both school trips and corporate away days.
A regular route for club outings and school visits.
The same process for a school trip, a club outing or a corporate away day.
Passenger numbers, the date, the pickup point and the destination or itinerary.
If the pickup point is tight or the group is likely to grow, we will flag it before you commit to a date.
Covering the day as planned, including any stops along the way.
A final headcount and timing check, usually in the week before travel.
The driver arrives in good time, loads the hold and keeps to the agreed schedule, including any rest stop.
Plain explanations of words that come up when booking a coach.
A coach smaller than a full-size vehicle, such as this 29 seater, that can reach tighter pickup points than larger coaches.
The separate storage space underneath the coach, used for bags and equipment rather than the overhead racks inside.
A count of everyone on board at each stop, usually done by one appointed adult, to make sure nobody is left behind.
A multi-day trip with an overnight stay, where the same coach usually handles both the outbound and return journeys.
A planned break on a longer journey, built into the schedule when you book rather than left to chance.
The three smallest coaches side by side.
If your numbers are close to 29 and might grow, the 30 seater coach gives one extra seat of headroom. For a class or club that is reliably smaller, the 24 seater minibus may suit without needing the hold or restroom.
All three vehicles come with the same professional driver standard and the same booking process; the real difference is seats, the luggage hold and the onboard restroom, so compare your group's size and luggage against the table below rather than assuming bigger is always better.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Seater Minibus | 24 | Overhead racks, no separate hold | Smaller school groups, Local trips | Choose it if you do not need a restroom or a luggage hold. |
| 29 Seater Coach | 29 | Full hold underneath | School classes, Club outings | The standard midi coach for groups of 25 to 29. |
| 30 Seater Coach | 30 | Full hold underneath | Conference transfers, Private parties | One seat more, useful when numbers are not fully fixed. |
Grouped by schools and clubs, luggage, and booking details, covering the questions we hear most from teachers, club organisers and office managers.
Yes. It is the size most often booked for a single primary school class, with room for teachers, helpers and bags in the overhead storage.
Yes. Kit bags for the whole squad fit in the luggage hold underneath, keeping the cabin clear.
Yes, an onboard restroom is included as standard on this coach.
Overnight bags for up to 29 people fit comfortably. For large equipment such as instruments, tell us the details when you book.
Usually, yes, since the midi coach is more compact than a full-size coach, but tell us about the pickup point so we can confirm access.
If your numbers might reach 30, the 30 seater gives a spare seat of headroom. For a fixed group of 25 to 29, this coach fits well.
Yes. Tell us the route and we will build in a rest stop where needed for a longer trip.
Yes, along with an entertainment system and USB charging, as standard on this coach.
Send the group size, the date and the pickup point, and we will confirm the coach fits and reply with a written quote, with no obligation until you are happy with the plan. Fewer than 25 travelling? See the 24 seater minibus. Travelling across the country for a fixture or a tour? See nationwide travel.
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