Coaches and Drivers for Groups Across Greater Manchester
TNS Travel provides reliable coach hire in Manchester with professional drivers for groups of all sizes. Our coach hire with driver in Manchester is suitable for airport transfers, corporate events, school trips, stag and hen parties, weddings, match days and multi-day UK tours. With every booking, you can expect a clean, well-maintained vehicle, a fully qualified professional driver and support from our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
From transporting small groups of colleagues across Manchester to larger groups travelling to venues such as Old Trafford, we help coordinate your journey from start to finish. Our team can assist with route planning, pick-up points and timings to ensure your group enjoys a smooth, comfortable and well-organised journey.
Coach hire with driver in Manchester is a private group transport service provided by the TNS Travel group, where you book a coach or minibus together with a licensed, professional driver for your own journey. Unlike public coaches or trains, the vehicle runs to your schedule, collects your group from the pick-up points you choose, and takes you directly to your destination, whether that is Manchester Airport, a venue in the city centre, or a destination anywhere in the UK.
At TNS Travel, all of our hires come with a fully qualified driver. We do not offer self-drive hire, so you never need to worry about licence categories, insurance, parking or navigating unfamiliar roads.
Organising group travel often comes with the same frustrations: drivers who arrive late, vehicles that are too small for the luggage, slow replies to enquiries and no one to call when plans change. We have built our service around solving those problems.
Our drivers are experienced, courteous and focused on safety. They arrive in good time, help with luggage and keep your group informed throughout the journey.
Tell us where, when and how many people are travelling, and we will build a quote around your exact requirements, including single or multiple pick-up points, one-way or return journeys, and luggage needs.
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, and our phone lines are staffed 24/7, seven days a week. If your plans change at short notice, you can always speak to a real person.
Our fleet is made up of Euro 6 vehicles, which meet the latest European emissions standards and help reduce harmful pollutants when travelling through Manchester and other UK cities.
Although we are based in Walsall, we serve Manchester, Greater Manchester and every UK city, airport and tourist destination. As a provider of bus hire with driver across the UK, we bring the same standards to every journey.
Choosing the right vehicle depends on your group size, luggage and the type of trip. Use this comparison as a guide, then explore our full fleet.
| Vehicle | Best for | Typical trips | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars and MPVs | Very small groups and families | Airport runs, business travel | Door-to-door, discreet, flexible |
| Minibuses | Small to medium groups | Nights out, sports teams, local trips | Easy to park, ideal for city streets |
| Coaches | Medium to large groups | Tours, school trips, match days, long distance | Maximum seating, large luggage space, comfort on long journeys |
| Executive vehicles | Corporate clients and VIP guests | Conferences, client meetings, weddings | Premium interiors and presentation |
| Wheelchair accessible vehicles | Passengers with reduced mobility | Care groups, schools, family outings | Accessible entry and secure wheelchair spaces |
From a short city transfer to a week-long tour, our coach hire in Manchester covers every kind of group journey.
Travelling as a group through Manchester Airport? We arrange airport transfers to and from all terminals, with pick-up times planned around your flight details and space for your luggage. We also cover every other UK airport, including Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, Birmingham and the London airports.
Impress clients and keep teams on schedule with corporate and executive travel for conferences at Manchester Central, meetings at MediaCityUK in Salford, office relocations, staff shuttles and away days. Our executive vehicles are ideal when presentation matters.
We provide safe and reliable school and contract transport for school trips, sports fixtures, college visits and university open days across Greater Manchester, including journeys to and from The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford.
Get your group to Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium, Emirates Old Trafford, the AO Arena or Co-op Live without the stress of parking, crowded trams or waiting for taxis after the event. We plan drop-off and collection points with event traffic in mind.
Keep your guests together and on time with private hire and event transport for weddings, birthdays, stag and hen parties, proms and nights out in Manchester.
Manchester is one of the UK's busiest cities for celebrations, from festive office parties and the Christmas Markets to big nights out in the Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Spinningfields. Our minibus and coach hire in Manchester lets your group start and finish the night together, with collections from homes, hotels or the workplace and a pre-arranged pick-up when the party ends. Whether it is a team Christmas do, a stag weekend or a hen night with a few stops along the way, one vehicle and one driver keep everyone on track without anyone paying for taxis at closing time.
At a time when families have enough to organise, we provide respectful, dependable transport for funerals and wakes across Manchester and Greater Manchester. A single minibus or coach can collect relatives and friends from several addresses, take them to the service at a church or crematorium, and then on to the wake at a pub, social club, function room or family home. Our drivers are discreet and patient, stay flexible with timings on the day, and can also bring mourners travelling in from other towns and cities so no one is left to find their own way.
Explore the Northwest and beyond with our leisure and tourist travel service. Popular day trips from Manchester include the Peak District, the Lake District, Blackpool, Chester, Liverpool, York and Chester Zoo.
Planning a longer trip? We can arrange full tour itineraries from Manchester to destinations across the UK, and we also accept international bookings.
Everyone deserves comfortable, dignified travel. Our wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available for passengers with reduced mobility. Let us know your requirements when you request a quote so we can match the right vehicle.
For groups of around eight people or more, private coach hire is usually the simplest way to travel. Here is how it compares with the alternatives.
| Factor | Coach hire with driver | Self-drive / multiple cars | Train or public coach | Multiple taxis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group stays together | Yes | No | Partly | No |
| Door-to-door pick-up | Yes, including multiple pick-ups | Yes | No | Yes |
| Parking needed | No | Yes, often expensive in the city centre | No | No |
| Luggage space | Generous | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Runs to your timetable | Yes | Yes | No | Partly |
| Everyone can relax | Yes, including the organiser | No, someone must drive | Yes | Yes |
| Easy to coordinate | One booking, one vehicle | Several drivers and routes | Tickets for everyone | Several bookings |
Not all coach companies in Manchester offer the same level of service. Before you book, check the following points.
| What to check | Why it matters | TNS Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Driver included and qualified | Safe, legal and stress-free travel | All hires include a fully qualified driver |
| Vehicle standards | Comfort, reliability and safety | Vehicles compliant with UK regulations and safety checked |
| Emissions standard | Cleaner travel in city areas | Euro 6 fleet |
| Availability of support | Help when plans change | Phone lines staffed 24/7 |
| Flexibility | Journeys that fit your plans | Tailor-made packages, multiple pick-ups, one-way or return |
| Accessibility | Inclusive travel for every passenger | Wheelchair accessible vehicles available |
| Customer reviews | Proof of real-world reliability | Five-star feedback from groups across the UK |
| Clear quotations | No surprises when you book | Free, tailored quotes with no hidden charges |
We recommend asking every provider the same questions so you can compare quotes fairly, including whether the quote covers waiting time, extra stops and any overnight requirements.
Booking with TNS Travel takes just a few minutes.
1. Request a free quote. Complete our online quote form, call 01922 615164, email info@tnstravel.co.uk or message us on WhatsApp.
2. Share your journey details. Tell us your dates, times, pick-up and drop-off points, number of passengers, luggage, and any accessibility needs.
3. Receive your tailored quote. Our team will recommend the most suitable vehicle and confirm the details quickly.
4. Confirm your booking. Once you are happy, we lock in your vehicle and driver.
5. Travel with confidence. Your driver arrives on time, ready to help your group on board.
Every quote we provide is tailored to your trip. The main factors that influence the cost of coach hire in Manchester are:
The best way to find out the cost for your journey is to request a free, no-obligation quote.
Your safety comes first. All our vehicles are fully compliant with UK and EU regulations, built to high standards and put through rigorous safety and quality checks before joining our fleet. Many vehicles offer disabled access, and our drivers are fully qualified and trained to deliver a smooth, safe journey.
Our coaches feature comfortable seating and plenty of legroom, making them ideal for longer journeys from Manchester. And because our fleet is made up exclusively of Euro 6 vehicles, your group travels with a lower environmental impact.
Yes. Every booking includes a fully qualified, professional driver. We do not offer self-drive hire, so you do not need to worry about licences, insurance or parking.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends, school holidays, match days and the Christmas period. We are also happy to help with last-minute bookings, and our phone lines are staffed 24/7.
Yes. We provide group transfers to and from Manchester Airport and every other UK airport. Share your flight details and luggage requirements when booking so we can plan your pick-up times.
You can choose from cars and MPVs, minibuses, coaches, executive vehicles and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Tell us your group size and we will recommend the most suitable option.
Yes. You can choose a single pick-up or multiple pick-up points when you request a quote, which is ideal for groups living across Greater Manchester.
Yes. We have wheelchair-accessible vehicles in our fleet. Let us know your passengers' needs when you enquire so we can allocate the right vehicle.
Yes. We regularly arrange group transport for football matches, cricket, concerts and events, with drop-off and collection planned around event traffic.
Yes. We can arrange multi-day UK tours and international trips. Our team will explain any extra requirements, such as driver accommodation, when preparing your quote.
Yes. We provide school trips, sports fixture transport, home-to-school contracts and university group travel across Greater Manchester.
Luggage space depends on the vehicle. Coaches offer generous storage for holiday and airport groups. Tell us your luggage requirements when you book so we can match the right vehicle.
Please share your travel date, pick-up and drop-off times, pick-up and destination addresses, number of passengers, whether the trip is one-way or return, luggage needs and any accessibility requirements.
Yes. Our fleet consists exclusively of Euro 6 vehicles, which meet the latest European emissions standards and significantly reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
Yes. We cover all of Greater Manchester and every UK city, airport and tourist destination. We are based in Walsall and also serve Birmingham, the West Midlands and London.
We do have a cancellation process. Please speak to a member of our team, who will explain the terms that apply to your booking.
