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Bus rental in Manchester

We offer private coach Manchester for groups of 19 to 80 passengers. Every bus comes with a CPC-certified local driver who knows Greater Manchester's roads and the fastest routes to Manchester Airport, the Trafford Centre, and city centre venues. Our fleet includes Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, Setra, and MAN coaches equipped with air conditioning, and luggage storage.

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Corporate events and MICE transport across Greater Manchester

Business travellers arriving for conferences at Manchester Central need transport that runs on schedule.

We give every corporate booking a dedicated account manager who coordinates pick-up sequences and makes sure your driver arrives 15 minutes before departure.

Our executive coaches include Wi-Fi for working en route, USB charging at every seat, and climate control for summer conferences or December Christmas party shuttles.

Manchester hosts trade shows and conventions at Manchester Central and Bowlers Exhibition Centre throughout the year.

8Rental’s Charter Bus Manchester services provide delegate transfers between hotels and venues in Northern Quarter with routes planned around bus gate restrictions.

You will be a corporate client and receive transparent pricing with all costs covered up front. We've earned Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice recognition for 5 consecutive years because groups arrive on time without surprise charges.

Our Bus fleet in Manchester

Mercedes
Standard

Setra S 515HD

49 Passengers
49 Luggage
Bus Setra 49 Seater
Standard

Large Coach

57 Passengers
57 Luggage
Coach Man Lion 57 Seater side
Standard

Mercedes Sprinter

16-19 Passengers
16-17 Luggage
Minibus 16 seater
Standard

Midi Coach

29 Passengers
29 Luggage
Midi Coach Iveco 29 seats
Standard

Double Decker Coach

80+ Passengers
80 Luggage
Double Decker Bus Setra 81 Seater

Coach hire for different group size in Manchester 

The right bus is the key to cordinating the transport of 25 colleagues to a conference at Manchester Central or getting 50 wedding guests from Cheshire to Salford.

Based on the number of passengers and luggage specifications we match your group with the right coach:

  • Midi coach for 29 to 35 passengers is perfect for corporate away days to the Peak District.
  • Standard coaches for 36 to 49 travelers are perfect for school trips to the Science and Industry Museum or for sports teams on their way to away fixtures.
  • Our executive coaches seat 49 to 57 passengers and are equipped with reclining seats, onboard restrooms and entertainment systems for larger groups.
  • Double-decker options to carry more than 80 passengers for festival shuttles or AO Arena events.

All our vehicles are less than 5 years old and meet Euro 6 emission standards.

When you rent a bus in Manchester through 8Rental, the quoted price includes driver, fuel, insurance, and tolls, with no hidden fees on arrival day.

For smaller groups, we have 16-seat and 19-seat minibuses hire in Manchester, each with a professional driver.

If there are only two or three of you, a private driver in Manchester in a business-class Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series will make your trip comfortable and private.

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Manchester Prices for coach rental service

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Bus 49 pax Minibus 16 pax Minivan 7 pax
Manchester Airport Transfer (MAN) from £ 395 from £ 295 from £ 185
5 hours of service from £ 795 from £ 550 from £ 390
10 hours of service from £ 950 from £ 780 from £ 725
Transfers outside of Manchester from £ 5.0/mile from £ 3.5/mile from £ 2.8/mile
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How Manchester coach companies handle airport transfers

Manchester Airport handles more than 32 million passengers a year, and group arrivals need coordination beyond sending a coach to Terminal 2.

Our drivers monitor flight status in real time, adjusting arrival based on actual landing times.

Your group won't be left waiting at the kerb if an inbound connection runs late, and we don't charge extra for that flexibility.

The driver positions the coach at the designated parking area and sends you the exact location and vehicle registration.

We calculate capacity for groups with heavy luggage on the basis of 1 checked bag up to 23kg per passenger + hand luggage.

Tour groups arriving with larger 32kg bags need adjusted capacity, something our booking team confirms during the quote process.

We also serve Liverpool cruise terminal transfers, with the roughly one-hour journey to Manchester timed around ship schedules.

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Hire a coach and driver for day trips and tours

Many groups visiting Manchester like to explore nearby places. The Lake District is two hours to the north, and Chester's Roman walls are about an hour to the southwest.

With 8Rental when you hire a coach for a day your driver will plan the route and find good parking at each stop.

For multi-day tours to places like Manchester, York and Edinburgh, we will arrange driver accommodation and make sure you get adequate rest breaks.

Our coaches with large underfloor luggage bays are ideal for sports teams with kit and equipment.For wedding parties we will coordinate the schedule to allow for photo time and staggered departures.

Our drivers local tip: Request to be dropped off outside The Lowry at MediaCityUK. The Salford Quays waterfront is just a short walk away and is a great spot for group photos.

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