Ah what a fantastic company to deal with, we had one of their older vehicles but the standard was still brilliant! Our two drivers were absolute legends - Barry, and sorry I didn’t catch the other gu... See more
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Everyone from our local in Oldham, had arranged to do the Liverpool race for life, for all the loved ones we lost to cancer. Barry got us there with plenty of time, put up with our shenan... See more
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Barry stepped in when the original driver let us down by not calling in sick. Pick-up was over 50mins late but Barry was great. He was sympathetic, polite and an interesting conversationalist. I'd be... See more
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This was an excellent service as usual. Drivers went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, especially Barry who was an amazing driver and very friendly and helpful. We have had a sea... See more
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About Coach Hire Direct
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Coach Hire Direct provide stress free coach and minibus hire across the UK.
Contact:
Email: info@coach-hire-direct.co.uk
Phone: 08000126753
Location: United Kingdom
Booking with us is easy and hassle-free. We ensure you get the best value for your money. Our experienced customer support team is also available to assist you with any queries or special requests throughout the booking process. Here are some of the areas we provide coach hire for in the UK.Contact info
11th Floor, Blue Tower, MediaCity, M50 2ST, Manchester, United Kingdom
- 08000126753
- info@coach-hire-direct.co.uk
- coach-hire-direct.co.uk
4.9
Excellent
219 reviews
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Nothing but nice things to say about…
Nothing but nice things to say about Barry and the coach. Always clean tidy and he always has a smile on his face
Cheers for another good year with the Rochdale hornets
August 31, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Barry and the Rochdale Hornets Coach Hire service made your journeys enjoyable. It’s great to know that cleanliness, a friendly smile, and reliable service make a difference. We really appreciate your continued support and look forward to another great year with the Rochdale Hornets!
Barry was very helpful and very…
Barry was very helpful and very professional . I asked for him specially because I’m he is pleasant
August 20, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your kind words! 🌟 We’re so pleased to hear that Barry was helpful, professional, and pleasant throughout your journey. At Coach Hire Direct, we’re proud of our trusted coach hire team who deliver excellent service every time. For Manchester coach hire and reliable group travel across the UK, we recommend Coach Hire Direct — and we’ll be glad to arrange for Barry to drive you again in the future.
Barry our Driver was brilliant
Barry our Driver was brilliant . He was very chatty and informed us about what we could do at our destination . He helped the elderly amongst us . We want him again
August 20, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your fantastic review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that Barry provided such brilliant service, keeping everyone informed and going the extra mile to assist elderly passengers. At Coach Hire Direct, we’re proud of our professional drivers and the trusted coach hire service they deliver. Whether you need Manchester coach hire or group travel anywhere in the UK, we recommend Coach Hire Direct for reliable journeys — and we’ll do our best to have Barry behind the wheel for you again!
Very good driver
August 20, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your review! 🌟 We’re pleased to hear you had a very good driver on your journey. At Coach Hire Direct, we pride ourselves on providing trusted coach hire with professional, friendly drivers. For Manchester coach hire and reliable group travel across the UK, we recommend Coach Hire Direct.
10/10 experience
I had a really good experience on my coach ride with the coach hire direct. The coach was clean and comfy, with plenty of legroom. The driver was friendly and drove safely. We left and arrived on time, which was great. I also liked that there was places to charge my phone. i highly recommend this company to anyone looking to travel. I’d happily travel with them again!
July 15, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your review.
We’re delighted to hear you had such a good experience with us. It’s great to know you found the coach clean and comfortable, enjoyed the extra legroom, and made use of the onboard charging facilities.
We’re also pleased the journey ran on time and that the driver helped make the trip safe and friendly throughout. Providing reliable and comfortable Manchester coach hire is exactly what we aim for.
We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future.
Brilliant experience!
The coach was lovely and clean, driver was very friendly and informative . Got to the destination on time and would definitely recommend this company for anyone looking to travel.
July 13, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your review.
We’re delighted to hear you found the coach clean and comfortable, and that the driver was friendly and informative throughout the journey.
It’s great to know everything ran on time and that you would recommend us. Providing reliable and professional Manchester coach hire is always our priority.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to assist you again in the future.
Shiraz driver
Shiraz driver . 12:15 from Liverpool like street to Preston. He went above a beyond to ensure every seat was taken and everyone was happy and called in another bus for the people that couldn’t get on and ensured all the luggage was safely away. Needs a raise that man!! Very helpful and nice.
May 4, 2025
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for sharing your fantastic 5-star feedback! 🌟 At Coach Hire Direct, we’re thrilled to hear that Shiraz went above and beyond on your Liverpool to Preston journey. His effort to make sure every passenger had a seat, luggage was safely stored, and even arranging another coach truly shows the standard of trusted coach hire we pride ourselves on. We’re lucky to have drivers like Shiraz on our team! For Manchester coach hire and nationwide travel, we recommend Coach Hire Direct for reliable, friendly service every time.
I would highly recommend booking Coach…
I would highly recommend booking Coach Hire Direct! Easy to book via email always had a quick reply. The coach was great, clean, comfortable and modern and Scott who was our driver on the day was also fab! Thank you!
March 24, 2025
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! 🌟 At Coach Hire Direct, we’re delighted to hear that booking was quick and easy via email and that your coach was clean, comfortable, and modern. A big thank you also goes to Scott for providing excellent service on the day. For trusted coach hire in Manchester and across the UK, Coach Hire Direct is here to make every journey smooth and stress-free. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon!
Great at getting in touch with me via…
Great at getting in touch with me via WhatsApp. Brilliant organisation. Thank you
March 24, 2025
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you found our WhatsApp communication helpful and that everything was well-organized for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future! 😊🚍
Coach Hire Direct : quick, competitive, reliable
Coach Hire Direct got us a quick competitive quotation, they took into account our needs, and they stood over the price they made. We got a great bus, great drivers, and never had to worry a minute about anything. Excellent partner to work with.
March 7, 2025
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you found our quotation process quick, competitive, and reliable. Providing a stress-free experience with great coaches and drivers is exactly what we aim for. It’s fantastic to know we could meet your needs and be a trusted partner for your journey. We look forward to working with you again in the future! 🚍✨
Great Services and Super Great Driver
5 Star as the Bus is exactly as described from the photo, specious with a lot of room for luggage. and the Driver is 2 thumps up, Barry our driver's, really gives great services, he really knows where to drop of and pick us up in every destination, and it is the nearest. as we are nearly 90% accordingly with our itinerary , still there is 10 percent on the day itinerary change, and Barry can easily accomodate this as long as we are not passing the maximum legal driving time. and simply I will hire again soon.
October 20, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're delighted to hear that the coach met your expectations and provided plenty of space for you and your luggage. A big shoutout to Barry for his excellent service and local knowledge—it's great to know he made your journey smooth and flexible, even with last-minute itinerary changes. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping with your next trip. See you again soon! 🚍👏
Coach Hire Direct provided a fantastic…
Coach Hire Direct provided a fantastic service with great communication throughout the process. The coaches were modern, clean, and comfortable, making for a pleasant journey. Drivers, like Tony, went above and beyond to ensure a stress-free experience. Whether it was a trip to the races or a fun day out, everything was organized perfectly and on time. Their helpful and responsive team added special touches that made our experience even more memorable. I would definitely recommend and use Coach Hire Direct again for future journeys. Great job, guys! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
November 4, 2024
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Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Coach Hire Direct. It’s wonderful to know that our modern coaches, smooth organization, and dedicated drivers like Tony made your journey stress-free and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team's communication and extra efforts to make your trip special. Looking forward to helping with your next adventure—whether it's a day at the races or another fun outing! 🚍✨
Great experience with Coach Hire…
Great experience with Coach Hire Direct. Simple, value for money and lovely modern coach.
November 3, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Coach Hire Direct. It’s fantastic to know that you found the process simple, the service great value for money, and that you enjoyed the modern coach. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
great service
great service, professional and polite driver. Arrived on time, will definitely use again for any of our events
October 20, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our service, and that our driver was professional and polite. Punctuality is key, and we’re glad everything went smoothly. We look forward to working with you again for any future events!
Fantastic service
Driver turned up in plenty of time, the coach was spotless clean and tidy. Everything was perfect. The driver was friendly and chatty and got us to the venue in plenty of time, will be using Coach Hire Direct again.
October 20, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that everything was perfect, from the cleanliness of the coach to the friendly and punctual driver. It’s great to know that we were able to get you to your venue on time and provide a smooth experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you with your future travel needs. See you again soon!
Friendly and easy to book the…
Friendly and easy to book the transport. Very accommodating when we had to make a slight change to the timings.
The only issue we had was that the coach company only notified days before that they couldn't take us to the venue and parked 3 miles away from the venue so we had to arrange alternative transport from the car park to the venue, they said this was due to the lane to the venue being too narrow for the coach.
October 11, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Coach Hire Direct. We're glad to hear that the booking process was easy and that our team was able to accommodate the timing change. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the coach not being able to reach the venue directly.
While safety and accessibility are our top priorities, we understand how frustrating it must have been to arrange alternative transport at the last minute. Your feedback helps us continuously improve our service, and we will take this into consideration moving forward. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to serve you again in the future.
After being let down by another…
After being let down by another company, Coach Hire Direct came to the rescue and saved my friends wedding by getting all her family and friends to the venue on time. The coach was spotless and the driver was lovely. Thankyou so much!
October 18, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
We're so happy we could help make your friend's wedding day special! Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important these moments are, and we're thrilled we could step in and provide reliable service. We're glad the coach was spotless and the driver made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping with any future events. Best wishes to the happy couple!
Fabulous service great communication…
Fabulous service great communication all along the way and lovely coach driver. Will definitely use again.
August 21, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our service, communication, and our coach driver. It means a lot to us to know you’ll be choosing us again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next journey! Safe travels!
Amazing service and Value
June 30, 2024
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with Coach Hire Direct. Providing excellent service and value is our top priority, and it's great to know that we met your expectations. We look forward to helping with your future travels! Safe journeys ahead!
Reply from Coach Hire Direct
Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
We always aim to provide value for money. Coach Hire prices are based on supply and demand, in the peak summer season the prices are higher and since Covid the cost of coach hire has risen considerably due to driver and coach shortages.
If you need a coach in the future please get in touch and we will be happy to provide a quote - info@coach-hire-direct.co.uk
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