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Private Transport For Teams And Supporters

Sports travel is easier when players, staff, supporters and equipment can move together. TravelsRoute provides minibus and coach hire for teams, clubs, schools, universities and supporter groups.

This service is useful for away fixtures, tournaments, training camps, match days, cup finals and sports events.

Whether you need a minibus for a small team or a coach for a large supporter group, private sports transport helps everyone arrive together and stay organised.

Sports team minibus and coach hire
Why Book This Service?

Practical, Comfortable And Easy To Arrange

Every service page should clearly explain why the customer should book with TravelsRoute and how the journey becomes easier for their group.

Team Organisation

Players and staff travel together and arrive on time for fixtures and tournaments.

Space For Kit

Vehicle choice can consider sports bags, equipment and group luggage.

Supporter Travel

Coaches can be arranged for fan groups, away fixtures and major finals.

Tournament Transport

Useful for full-day events, multi-stop journeys and long-distance sports travel.

Driver Included

The group can focus on the fixture while the driver handles the route.

Return Journeys

Complete match-day or tournament return transport can be arranged.

Vehicle Options

Choose The Right Vehicle

Show the user that you can support small groups, medium groups and large groups without forcing them to guess what vehicle they need.

Team Minibus Hire

Suitable for players, staff, coaches and smaller sports groups.

Supporter Coach Hire

Useful for larger fan groups travelling to stadiums, away matches and finals.

Tournament Transport

Good for full-day sports events, multi-stop schedules and long-distance fixtures.

Match-Day Travel

Designed Around Fixtures And Arrival Times

Sports transport needs to be planned around fixture times, venue access, kit requirements and return journeys. Private minibus or coach hire keeps the team on a clear schedule.

This is useful for clubs, schools, universities, supporter groups and tournament organisers.

Supporter Groups

A Practical Option For Away Days

Supporter groups often need a reliable way to travel together to stadiums and finals. Coach hire gives fans a shared travel plan and avoids the pressure of individual car journeys.

It also helps groups plan return travel after late matches or busy events.

Planning Sports Team Travel

Sports teams travel with more kit than most groups: bags of balls, boots, bibs, medical kit and sometimes bikes, sticks or rowing equipment. They also travel to a fixed start time, with a warm-up to fit in before kick-off or the first race.

Working back from the warm-up time, with an allowance for traffic near the ground, gives the departure time. Away fixtures in winter need extra margin for weather.

Teams We Commonly Move

Grassroots football and rugby clubs

Weekly away fixtures and cup runs.

School and university teams

BUCS fixtures, school leagues and tournaments.

Supporters' clubs

Fans travelling to away games.

Running and cycling clubs

Races, sportives and training weekends.

Rowing and hockey clubs

Teams with large or awkward kit.

Golf societies

Days out with club bags for every player.

What To Tell Us When Booking

Squad and staff numbers

Players, coaches, physios and any supporters travelling with the team.

Kit

How many bags, and anything large such as bikes or rowing gear.

Kick-off or start time

So arrival can be planned with warm-up time.

Ground address

And where team vehicles are asked to park.

Return plans

Whether the team stays for food or leaves straight after.

Tournaments

Multi-day events with hotels and daily shuttles.

Tournaments And Tours

For weekend tournaments and tours, the vehicle often stays with the team, running between the hotel, the venue and evening meals. Share the full schedule, including where the team is staying, so drivers' hours and accommodation can be planned.

Choosing The Right Vehicle

A 16 seater minibus with a good boot suits a five-a-side or small squad. Full squads with coaches and kit usually need a 24 seater or more, and supporters' clubs travel by coach.

Booking Process

Book Your Journey In 3 Simple Steps

Requesting a quote should feel quick and simple. Share your journey details, choose the right vehicle option, and let TravelsRoute help arrange comfortable group transport with a professional driver.

Step 1

Send Fixture Details

Share pickup points, venue, match time, passenger count, equipment details and return journey requirements.

Step 2

Plan The Vehicle

TravelsRoute can recommend a minibus or coach depending on the team size and luggage needs.

Step 3

Travel To The Fixture

Your team or supporters travel together in a private vehicle with a professional driver.

Our Fleet

Our fleet has a lot of options to fit all group sizes. For small groups, we have 4 seater cars and 6 to 8 seater MPVs. For a medium sized group, go for our 9 to 25 seater minibuses. But if you have got a large group, opt for 29 to 77 seater coaches for more space.

9 Seater Minibus

Our smallest minibus, for groups that have outgrown an MPV or need space for luggage.

12 Seater Minibus

A mid-sized minibus for teams, departments and two families travelling together.

16 Seater Minibus

The most popular minibus size, for groups of 13 to 16 on almost any trip.

24 Seater Minibus

Our largest minibus, for groups close to coach size who need a more compact vehicle.

4 Seater Car

A car with a professional driver for up to four passengers.

6 Seater MPV

An MPV for families and small groups who need more room than a car.

7 Seater MPV

A seven-seater for bridal parties, visiting family and small groups.

8 Seater MPV

Our largest MPV, for small groups who want car-like comfort.

29 Seater Coach

A midi coach with a luggage hold, for groups of around 25 to 29.

30 Seater Coach

A 30 seater midi coach for organised groups on a set timetable.

33 Seater Coach

Our largest midi coach, for groups of about 30 who want coach comfort.

49 Seater Coach

A full-size coach for around 40 to 49 passengers.

50 Seater Coach

A 50 seater coach for day trips and tours on a fixed programme.

53 Seater Coach

A 53 seater coach for longer journeys when the whole group travels together.

55 Seater Coach

One of our largest single-deck coaches, for big groups and events.

70 Seater Coach

A high-capacity coach for around 70 passengers in one vehicle.

72 Seater Coach

A 72 seater coach for schools and organisations travelling as one group.

77 Seater Coach

Our biggest coach, for groups of up to 77 travelling together.

Any Other Requirements?

If you have any other special requirements or you are looking for any other type of vehicle, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Our 24/7 team is always ready to assist you with anything.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful answers for customers planning private group transport with TravelsRoute.

Yes. Tell us how many bags and any large equipment so the vehicle has space.

Yes. Share the hotel and fixture schedule so the vehicle can run between them.

Work back from the warm-up time, adding time for traffic near the ground.

Yes. Tell us the number of players and club bags.

Yes. Include them in the passenger numbers.

Tell us in advance so we can plan the right vehicle.

Planning advice from our blog for groups travelling across the UK.

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