The Vintage Red Bus Company Reviews 

186
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 25 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently mention that the planning process is remarkably smooth, and the dedicated team always goes above and beyond to assist customers. Customers truly love the iconic vintage buses, which arrive promptly and are beautifully decorated with ribbons and equipped with fantastic sound systems. On the actual wedding day, guests thoroughly enjoy chilled drinks served by exceptionally friendly staff while taking wonderful scenic tours through the city. Reviewers also deeply appreciate the thoughtful personal touches like custom tickets and special keepsakes that make these unique celebrations completely unforgettable for everyone involved.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter had the bus for her wedding which meant everybody got to ride with the bride and groom, no boring car. The two chaps were brilliant , everybody was so excited and it made the day even more... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fabulous addition to our wedding! Conor was very helpful from our first interaction right up to the days before the wedding. The bus arrived promptly and our guests loved travelling on it from the c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked two buses for our wedding guests to go from the church to the venue and WOW what an experience, the best decision we made! The buses looked absolutely fabulous, with personalized touches and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was worth every penny. The team were so kind and helpful, and our guests loved the experience - especially our vehicle obsessed nephews. The bus looked great and we had a great tour through Londo... See more


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  1. Bus and Coach Company

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We specialise in vintage bus hire for weddings, parties, corporate events, tours and advertising/film. With over 3 generations of experience, we're a family run business you can trust. Our buses range from the classic single decker coach to the iconic double decker Routemaster. Contact us for hires within London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Bedfordshire.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked the Vintage Red Bus Company…

I booked the Vintage Red Bus Company for my wedding in London last week, my guests and I had a great time! The team were very punctual and were more than happy to provide the drinks i'd sent to their warehouse a couple days before! I really liked that all our guests also received a bus ticket as a keepsake! It's a great touch to a wedding and great fun! I highly recommend.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience, highly recommend.

The Vintage Red Bus Company were a dream to work with from start to finish. They were really helpful through the booking process and making sure we had everything in place prior to the day.

On the day, the bus turned up nice and early and our conductor helped set everything up and was extremely friendly and helpful. Our driver was fantastic and had to navigate some pretty tight roads, but got us to our destination bang on time. I'd highly recommend to anyone!

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic addition to our wedding…

A fantastic addition to our wedding day. We had a wonderful journey from ceremony to reception via a tour around Oxford. Conor was extremely efficient and made some great suggestions for the journey. The driver and conductor were both great and it really became a huge part of the day for everyone. We can highly recommend VRB. Absolutely 5*

August 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely addition to the wedding!

We hired two buses to take guests from the church to the venue. The arrangements were not the most straightforward but Conor and the team were so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. On the day the buses looked amazing and added a whole new dimension to the wedding experience! Thank you all of the team!

August 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for our wedding!

We booked a vintage red bus to transport our guests from the ceremony to the reception. All of our friends and family loved the bus journey - they didn't expect it to be such a fun part of the day and we were really grateful that we were able to serve a few tins on board and play some music - it really helped set the tone for the rest of the day.

Conor was super helpful in the run-up and was quick to answer any questions - we would highly recommend them for any event.

August 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

absolutely amazing

We went on a tour with two buses, with signs designed just for us, and when some locals did not approve of our being there, the drivers did not hesitate to stand up for us. They did way more than their job! Thank you so much - absolutely recommend!

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very wonderful trip to Hambleden

A very wonderful trip to Hambleden with those buses ! As a french I was happy to go and sit in old buses that are very cleaned and well-loved.
The team was absolutely the best, taking care of us, chatting with us and did not hesitated a second when some people from the village attacked us.

July 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wholesome experience on a trip to Hambleden

What a wonderful experience this was! I loved being on the doubledecker and the buses even had special destination signs!
I felt safe the entire time and most of all the drivers were absolutely fantastic, friendly and wholesome people. And true professionals too! Cannot recommend enough <3

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They did their job and more!

I went for a trip with a large group of people and the team assisting us was very professional and kind. We encountered some issues on site with some locals that didn't approve people walking around their village on a sunday and the team really stood up for us in the most assertive but also polite way. We were all very grateful and impressed, I don't know if 5 stars is enough.

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ineffable Con 5 trip to Hambleden

We travelled on these fantastic vintage buses to the village of Hambleden for The Ineffable Con 5 (a charity event raising money for Alzheimer’s research).

Sadly, one or two of the locals there targeted our drivers, being obnoxious, rude, stating disturbance ‘on the sabbath’ and claiming to be christians whilst behaving far from it. We were all quiet and respectful in the village, as we all know it is a quiet village full of the homes of people. The drivers conducted themselves with far more grace and decorum than the aforementioned individuals, who clearly have missed the repeated verses in the bible about hospitality to strangers.

The drivers also had to endure our renditions of Queen songs on the bus, so they deserve a medal.

A fantastic service on the buses. Would certainly recommend.

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were the nicest people possible

They were the nicest people possible, and not only that:

My group and I were wrongfully attacked, insulted and threatened by a group of villagers at our destination and the bus driver came to our defence without hesitation.

We're all beyond grateful for this kind of allyship and wish them only the best!

The bus itself was gorgeous to look at and ride on, it was such an unique experience.

Should I ever come to the area again, I'd love to book them again.

(and give them a good tip folks, they deserve it!)

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company!!

Amazing company!!! They went above and beyond to make our trip to Hambleden to view Good Omens filming locations extra special. Friendly, professional, and very kind drivers. Love this company and will definitely use again! 🩷

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful charity event experience

We booked two buses for transport during a charity fundraising event, and Conor and his team were absolutely incredible. They really went above and beyond in making everything run smoothly and ensuring everyone had a good time. Conor was also fabulous in the pre-event communications, very responsive and accommodating. Would 100% use VRB again for future events. I would even plan something that requires transport just to be able to use them again!

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely delightful

The bus drivers were absolutely delightful and very helpful. We met with some rather unpleasant locals on our trip to Hambleden and they managed the situation so gracefully, protecting the passengers from this harassment and very respectfully standing their ground in the wake of the absolutely ridiculous and aggressive complaints of the handful of locals, which had nothing whatsoever to do with their impeccable job and their punctual adhering to the rules of traffic.

July 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our drivers were professional

Our drivers were professional, kind and helpful. They made sure we got on and off the buses safely, and were so friendly. The buses are in immaculate condition and were clean throughout.

July 28, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding transportation in Central London

A great experience from start to finish! The company responded to every query promptly and thoroughly throughout booking process.Thank you for being so patient and timely. Everyone loved it!

Thank you for your time,

Clara & George

June 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Wedding Service!

We had an amazing experience with The Vintage Red Bus Company all the way from initial booking to the bus leaving at the end of our wedding day!

We had Prosecco delivered to the depot which was served on ice for our guests, and having music playing on the bus got the party going immediately. I highly recommended using these guys! Thank you for a great trip.

July 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding 8/6/24

We used them for our wedding to transport guests from our venue to church and back again. They responded incredibly quickly to emails, allowed us to give them alcohol for the bus in advance and on the day everything worked seamlessly. We would recommend to anyone!

June 8, 2024
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