Airport Transfers - Minibus and Coach Hire With Driver

An airport transfer isn't always a simple trip from your front door to the departure terminal. Some groups need collecting after landing, some need a return journey, and others want several people picked up on the way. Tell us what your plans look like, and we'll check what's possible.

Airport Drop-Offs

Heading away? We can collect your group from an agreed address and take you to the airport terminal or designated drop-off point. Share your flight departure time, airline, terminal if you know it, and the time you need to be at the airport. We'll use those details to plan the journey, while allowing for the route and your requested pickup time.

Airport Pickups

Coming back to the UK or meeting a group arriving from elsewhere? Give us the airport, terminal, flight number, scheduled arrival time and onward address. We'll confirm the agreed meeting point and collection arrangements before the journey. If the flight or passenger plans change, let us know as soon as you can.

Airport-to-Hotel and Hotel-to-Airport Transfers

We provide transfers between airports and hotels for family holidays, work trips, group tours and overnight stays. Tell us the full hotel name and address, not just the city, so the pickup or drop-off can be planned properly. The same applies to holiday accommodation, serviced apartments and event venues.

One-Way and Return Airport Transfers

You can ask for a one-way airport journey or arrange both the outward and return trips together. For a return booking, give us the details for both legs, including the return flight, terminal, collection time and any change to the passenger or luggage count. Each journey needs to be agreed and confirmed.

Transfers Between Airports

Need to travel from one airport to another? Let us know both airports, the terminals, your arrival and onward departure times, and how much luggage the group is carrying. Inter-airport journeys are arranged around the details provided and remain subject to vehicle availability, traffic and the time allowed between flights.

Multiple Pickups and Drop-Offs

If your group is travelling from different addresses, share each pickup point before asking for a quote. We can check whether the route allows several collections or drop-offs. Additional stops, extra mileage or changes made after booking may affect the price and must be agreed in advance.

Early-Morning and Late-Night Airport Transfers

Flights don't always leave at convenient times. Early departures, late arrivals and overnight collections can be requested, but they depend on a suitable driver and vehicle being available. Tell us the actual time you need, and we'll confirm what can be arranged.

Most airport groups ask us about minibuses between 9 and 25 seats. These are often the practical choice when you want everyone travelling together, but the right vehicle still depends on how many bags are coming with you.

Need something bigger? Our coaches run from 29 to 77 seats, with 30, 50 and 70-seater coaches hired most often. We can also check 6, 7 and 8-seater options for smaller groups. Every vehicle size, accessibility requirement and requested feature is subject to availability and confirmation.

9 and 10 Seater Airport Transfers

A 9-seater minibus or 10-seater minibus can work well for smaller family groups, work colleagues or friends travelling together. Tell us how many suitcases you're bringing, as a full passenger load and a large luggage allowance may call for a larger vehicle.

12, 14 and 15 Seater Airport Transfers

A 12-seater minibus, 14-seater minibus or 15-seater minibus suits groups that need a little more room for passengers, cabin bags and checked luggage. These sizes can be useful for family holidays, corporate airport runs and groups travelling between the airport and a hotel.

16 Seater Airport Transfers

A 16-seater minibus is a familiar choice for school groups, sports teams, extended families and larger work groups. It isn't automatically the right fit for 16 passengers with 16 large suitcases, though, so tell us the full luggage count before we confirm the vehicle.

20, 24 and 25 Seater Airport Transfers

A 20-seater minibus, 24-seater minibus or 25-seater minibus may be the better option when the group is larger, or you need additional space for luggage and equipment. These sizes can suit larger holiday groups, university trips, work teams and organised tours.

6, 7 and 8 Seater Airport Transfers

Only a few people travelling? You can also ask about a 6-seater minibus, 7-seater minibus or 8-seater minibus. These smaller options are subject to availability, and luggage space still needs to be checked before you book.

Coach Airport Transfers From 29 to 77 Seats

For larger groups, our coach hire with a driver service covers 29, 30, 33, 49, 50, 53, 55, 70, 72 and 77-seater coaches. The 30-seater coach, 50-seater coach and 70-seater coach are the sizes customers hire most often. They can be requested for school parties, conference groups, wedding guests, sports clubs and organised tours travelling to or from an airport.

Travelling With More Than 77 Passengers?

If the group is larger than one coach can carry, tell us the complete passenger count, luggage requirements and flight details. We can check whether several vehicles can be arranged for the same journey, subject to availability and separate confirmation.

The number of seats is only part of the picture. Eight people with hand luggage need a different arrangement from eight people carrying large suitcases, pushchairs and sports bags. A vehicle that fits the passengers may not leave enough room for everything else.

The number of seats is only part of the picture. Eight people with hand luggage need a different arrangement from eight people carrying large suitcases, pushchairs and sports bags. A vehicle that fits the passengers may not leave enough room for everything else.

Before we recommend a minibus or coach, tell us about:

• Passengers. Include adults, children and infants in the total group size.
• Checked luggage. Give us the number of large, medium and extra-large suitcases.
• Cabin bags. Mention hand luggage, backpacks and smaller bags as well.
• Oversized items. Tell us about golf clubs, ski bags, bicycles, musical instruments or other bulky equipment.
• Mobility equipment. Include wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking aids or any other equipment you need to bring.
• Child seating needs. Ask about child seats or booster seats before booking if anyone in the group needs one.

If the luggage count is high, we may recommend a larger vehicle than the passenger number alone suggests. You can also read our guide to choosing a minibus for airport transfers with luggage before sending your enquiry. 

 We arrange private airport transfers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The airports below have dedicated pages where you can check the relevant airport transfer service. Every journey remains subject to the requested route, practical access and vehicle availability.

London, South East and East of England

• Heathrow Airport
• Gatwick Airport
• London Stansted Airport
• London Luton Airport
• London City Airport
• London Southend Airport
• Norwich Airport

Midlands and North of England

• Birmingham Airport
• East Midlands Airport
• Manchester Airport
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport
• Leeds Bradford Airport
• Newcastle Airport
• Teesside International Airport
• Humberside Airport

South West and South Coast

• Bristol Airport
• Bournemouth Airport
• Exeter Airport
• Cornwall Airport Newquay
• Southampton Airport
• Land's End Airport
• St Mary's Airport

Scotland

• Edinburgh Airport
• Glasgow Airport
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport
• Aberdeen Airport
• Inverness Airport
• Dundee Airport
• Kirkwall Airport
• Stornoway Airport

Wales

• Cardiff Airport

Northern Ireland

• Belfast International Airport
• George Best Belfast City Airport
• City of Derry Airport

For island or remote airports, tell us the exact pickup address, destination and proposed route first. Road access, ferry connections and local vehicle availability need to be checked before any arrangement can be confirmed.

Every airport handles vehicle access a little differently. Some have designated pickup areas, some use short-stay car parks, and some restrict where drivers can stop. That's why we agree on the meeting details around the airport and terminal involved.

Departures: Getting Your Group to the Terminal

Give us your departure airport, terminal, flight time and the time you need to be there. Your pickup time should take into account the route, traffic, check-in requirements and any extra stops. We can discuss the journey details, but flight check-in deadlines and departure times remain your responsibility.

Airport drop-off fees, road charges and other access costs may apply, depending on the airport and arrangements. Ask which charges are included in your quote before confirming.

Arrivals: Meeting Your Driver

For an airport pickup, provide the flight number, scheduled arrival time, terminal and a working contact number for the lead passenger. The agreed meeting point could be a designated pickup area, car park or another suitable location confirmed for your booking.

Landing time isn't the same as the time your group will be ready to leave. Passport control, baggage collection and the walk to the meeting point all take time. Let us know if you expect extra delays, and contact the agreed number if your plans change.

Meet-and-Greet Requests

If you want the driver to meet your group inside the terminal or arrivals area, ask about it when requesting your quote. Meet-and-greet is not automatically included. Whether it can be arranged, where the meeting point will be and whether waiting or parking charges apply should all be confirmed in advance.

A flight number helps us plan an airport collection around the information available for your journey. While flight updates can be checked, they may help with the pickup arrangements, but flight monitoring is not an automatic promise of unlimited waiting or a guaranteed change to the collection time.

If your flight is delayed, cancelled, diverted or arrives earlier than expected, contact us as soon as possible. Changes may depend on driver and vehicle availability, and extra waiting time, parking or a revised pickup time can affect the price.

The same applies if your group misses the agreed meeting point or wants to change the pickup address after booking. Check the waiting arrangements and booking terms in advance, and make sure the lead passenger can be reached on the day.

Airport journeys often involve more than ordinary hand luggage. Telling us about the details early helps us check the right vehicle, space and practical arrangements.

Suitcases, Sports Equipment and Other Large Items

Tell us how many suitcases and cabin bags you're bringing, along with the approximate size of any unusually large items. Golf clubs, skis, bicycles, pushchairs, musical instruments and other bulky equipment should be mentioned before the vehicle is confirmed.

Luggage capacity varies between vehicles. We won't assume that a full passenger load automatically leaves room for the same number of large suitcases.

Child Seats and Booster Seats

Travelling with children? Tell us how many are coming, their ages, and whether you need child seats or booster seats. Any seating equipment must be requested and confirmed before the booking. Do not assume it will be available without checking first.

Wheelchair-Accessible Airport Transfers

If someone in your group needs wheelchair access, tell us whether they can transfer to a passenger seat or need to travel while seated in their wheelchair. Include any information about the wheelchair, a ramp or lift, and other mobility equipment.

We can check suitable wheelchair-accessible minibus options, but accessible vehicles and specific equipment are subject to availability and must be confirmed before booking.

Airport travel looks different depending on who's in the group. A family holiday comes with suitcases and pushchairs, while a work team might need several hotel drop-offs after landing. We plan around the journey details you actually give us.

Family Holidays and Group Trips

Keep everyone together on the way to the airport or after arriving home. Give us the full passenger count, any children travelling, the luggage total and each pickup or drop-off address.

Corporate Airport Transfers

If colleagues, visiting clients or event delegates are travelling together, share the flight details, meeting point and onward destinations. Our corporate travel service can also help when the journey involves offices, hotels, conferences or several business addresses.

School, College and University Groups

For a school trip or organised student group, tell us the number of pupils, accompanying adults, luggage and the collection arrangements. If you need several vehicles, extra luggage capacity or a particular accessibility requirement, mention it before the quote is prepared.

Sports Teams and Supporters

Sports groups often travel with kit bags, equipment and more luggage than the passenger count suggests. Tell us what needs to come on board and whether the journey includes hotels, training venues or additional stops. Our sports travel service covers other group journeys beyond the airport as well.

Wedding Guests, Tours and Events

We can also check airport transfers for wedding guests, organised tours and groups travelling to a larger event. Give us the flight schedule, venue details and any onward hotel stops. If the airport transfer is only one part of the itinerary, our wedding transport and group tours pages can help you plan the rest.

There isn't one fixed price for an airport minibus or coach. Your quote depends on the actual journey, the vehicle you need and the arrangements involved. A short airport pickup for a small group will not be priced the same as a long-distance coach transfer with several stops.

The quote can be affected by:

• The pickup and drop-off addresses, including the airport and terminal.
• The distance, route and expected journey time.
• The vehicle size and the number of passengers.
• The number and size of suitcases or other equipment.
• Whether you need a one-way journey, a return trip or several vehicles.
• The travel time, including early-morning or late-night requests.
• Any additional pickups, drop-offs or route changes.
• Airport parking, drop-off charges, waiting time, tolls or other applicable access costs.
• Accessibility requirements, child seats or any other specific requests.

We'll base your personalised quote on the information you provide. If the journey changes afterwards, extra mileage, additional waiting, parking or a revised schedule may affect the final cost. Our minibus hire cost guide explains the factors that can influence a quote.

Request Your Personalised Airport Transfer Quote

The clearer your travel details are, the easier it is to check the right vehicle and avoid confusion later. When you get in touch, tell us:

• Your travel date and the required pickup time.
• The full pickup address and destination, including postcodes where available.
• The airport, terminal, flight number and scheduled arrival or departure time.
• The number of passengers, including children and infants.
• The number and size of suitcases, cabin bags and any oversized equipment.
• Any extra pickup points, drop-off addresses or return journey details.
• Any wheelchair access, mobility equipment, child seat or other special requirements.
• The lead passenger's name and a contact number that will work during the journey.

Not sure about one of those details yet? Tell us what you do know, and we'll explain what still needs to be confirmed before a booking can go ahead.

Booking your airport transfer is straightforward when the important details are clear. Here's how it works in three steps:

1. Tell us about your journey. Share the pickup and drop-off locations, airport, terminal, flight details, travel time, passenger count, luggage and any other requirements.
2. Receive your personalised quote. We'll look at the route, vehicle size and arrangements before sending you a quote. A quote does not reserve a vehicle or confirm the booking.
3. Confirm your airport transfer. If the arrangements suit you, follow the booking instructions and pay the required deposit. Your booking is confirmed only after the deposit has been received and we have sent your booking confirmation.

Before confirming, read our terms and conditions. They explain deposits, changes, cancellations, no-shows and the other arrangements that apply to your booking.