About Coach Hire Direct
Coach Hire Direct is a family-run UK coach hire operator established in 1990, based at MediaCity in Salford, Manchester. We have provide executive coaches, VIP coaches, MIDI coaches and minibuses for corporate events, school trips, weddings, airport transfers and sporting events across the UK.
Who We Are
Coach Hire Direct was founded in 1990 and has grown from a single vehicle operation into one of the UK's most trusted coach hire companies. We are family-run, independent and based at MediaCity in Salford — in the heart of Greater Manchester. Every booking is handled personally by our team, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We hold a 4.9 star rating on Trustpilot a reflection of our consistent commitment to punctuality, vehicle quality and customer service.
Our Fleet
Coach Hire Direct operates one of the most diverse private hire coach fleets in the UK:
VIP Coaches — the Irizar i8 (36 seats), Neoplan Starliner (34 seats), Vanhool Altano (43 seats) and Beulas. Each features individual entertainment screens, SKY TV, fitted kitchens and 220V power at every seat.
Trusted by professional sports clubs and major corporate clients.
Executive Coaches seating up to 55 passengers with reclining seats, air conditioning, multiple flat-screen TVs, PA system, toilet facilities, tea and coffee making facilities and USB charging at every seat.
MIDI Coach, the Yutong TC9 seating up to 37 passengers. Fully PSVAR compliant and wheelchair accessible — the right choice for any group that includes wheelchair users or passengers with reduced mobility.
Minibuses seating 15, 16 or 19 passengers for smaller groups, airport transfers and local events.
Who Trusts Us
Coach Hire Direct is trusted by professional sports clubs including Blackburn Rovers FC, Leicester City FC, Norwich City FC and Rochdale Hornets Rugby League Club for team travel and away fixtures. Our corporate clients include Amazon, the NHS, Cadbury, British Airways, London Underground and the England Football Association.
Our Commitment
Every vehicle in our fleet is fully insured and maintained to the highest standards. Every driver is fully licensed, holds a Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. We operate with complete pricing transparency — the price you are quoted is the price you pay, with no hidden fees.
Coach Hire Direct Limited is registered in England and Wales, Company No: 14873122. Registered office: 46 Union Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QA. Trading address: 11th Floor, Blue Tower, MediaCity, Salford, M50 2ST. Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, registration number ZB708866.
