Coach Hire Plymouth
16 to 70-seat coach and minibus hire across Plymouth and South Devon
Coach Hire in Plymouth
16 to 70-seat coach and minibus hire across Plymouth and South Devon
Plymouth's coach hire market has one genuinely distinctive feature — ferry transfers. Brittany Ferries sailings to Roscoff and Santander leave from Millbay, and school-trip, rugby-tour, and private group coach bookings arrive the day before sailings from across the UK. Add Home Park matchdays for Plymouth Argyle, steady school-trip demand for the National Marine Aquarium and the Barbican, Dartmoor day trips, and wedding coaches across South Devon, and the region supports a busy mid-sized coach operator community. CoachTravelHub matches groups with PSV-licensed Devon operators who know the Tamar Bridge approach from Cornwall, the Brittany Ferries check-in layout at Millbay, and the A38 route.
Popular Journeys from Plymouth
Plymouth to Exeter: around 1h 15min via the A38. Plymouth to Torquay: around 1h 15min. Plymouth to Penzance: around 2h. Plymouth to Bristol: around 2h 30min via the M5. Plymouth to London: around 4h 15min via the M5 and M4.
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Coach hire for Plymouth Brittany Ferries transfers
Ferry transfers to and from Millbay are one of Plymouth's most specialist coach bookings — the driver-and-coach continue across the channel with the group, typically for multi-day school trips to France or Spain, rugby and football tours, or private group holidays. CoachTravelHub arranges continental coach hire with drivers qualified for international driving (tachograph rules differ once you cross the channel, and operators need CEMT or ECMT permits for some cross-border bookings). Typical Plymouth continental bookings are 49 or 53-seat coaches for 5-10 day itineraries, with the driver continuing throughout. We handle ferry booking coordination and quote all-in packages including sailings, driver accommodation, and overseas mileage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a coach for a school trip via Plymouth Brittany Ferries?
Yes — continental school trips via Plymouth are a specialist booking we handle regularly. The coach and driver travel with the group; quotes can include the ferry crossing and overseas driver costs or you can book those separately.
How much does coach hire in Plymouth cost?
A 16-seat minibus for a local transfer starts around £140. A 49-seat coach for a 6-hour wedding or event shift is typically £400-£580. Continental school trip coaches are quoted per day — typically £800-£1,300 per day.
Can I book a coach for a Plymouth Argyle matchday?
Yes. Home Park supporter coaches are a regular booking — typical pickup towns include locations across Devon and Cornwall.
Do you arrange Exeter Airport transfers from Plymouth?
Yes. Exeter Airport is around 1h 15min from Plymouth and the closest major airport. 16-seaters typically £160-£220 one-way. Bristol Airport (2h 30min) is also a common destination for international flights.