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Amy
2026-06-28
“Great customer service and communications before the trip. Very clear and flexible as well.”
Coach Hire and Minibus Hire in Bedlington
Bedlington, NE22, sits 14 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, giving groups a quick 25 minute coach run to the city.
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Coach hire and minibus hire in Bedlington
Bedlington sits in the NE22 postcode area, within West Bedlington, and is home to around 18,470 people. That size of population supports regular demand for group transport, from school runs and sports fixtures to weekend trips further afield. Whether you need a small minibus for a local outing or a full coach for a longer journey, BusRoute connects you with licensed operators who cover Bedlington and the surrounding area.
Local pickups in NE22
Operators serving Bedlington are used to picking up in and around West Bedlington, so giving a clear pickup point in NE22 helps when booking. As a broker, BusRoute does not run vehicles itself. Instead, we match your trip details, group size, dates and destination, with an operator that has a suitable vehicle and driver available.
How far you can travel
The journey data shows just how well placed Bedlington is for both short hops and longer trips. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is only 14 miles away, a 25 minute coach journey with no legally required breaks, making it easy to book same day coach hire for a concert, match or shopping trip. Longer journeys to Leeds, Edinburgh, Kingston-upon-Hull, Sheffield and Glasgow all fall under the driving hours limit that would force a break, so every route listed here is a lawful same day return.
Why the driving time matters
Under GB drivers hours rules, a driver must take a break after a set number of hours behind the wheel. None of the six origin cities in our journey data require a break on the way to or from Bedlington, which keeps journey planning simple. That said, actual travel time can vary with traffic and road works, so it is worth building in some flexibility, especially for the longer runs to Glasgow or Kingston-upon-Hull, which both sit at over three hours each way.
Booking minibus hire for smaller groups
Not every trip needs a full size coach. For smaller parties, minibus hire is often the more practical and cost effective option, particularly for local journeys within Northumberland or short hops to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Operators working through BusRoute in the Bedlington area can typically offer a range of vehicle sizes, so it is worth telling us your group size and luggage needs when you enquire.
Getting a quote
To get a quote for coach hire or minibus hire in Bedlington, share your pickup point in NE22, your destination, group size and travel dates. We will connect you with an operator covering the route, and you can compare what is available before confirming your booking.
Journey times from nearby cities to Bedlington
Break requirements shown here follow GB drivers hours rules, and all six routes allow a lawful same day return.
About This Destination
Bedlington lies within West Bedlington in the NE22 postcode area and has a population of around 18,470. Its position gives easy access to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, just 14 miles away, alongside longer routes to Leeds, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Kingston-upon-Hull and Glasgow, all achievable as lawful same day returns. BusRoute connects customers in Bedlington with licensed operators offering coach and minibus hire suited to group size and route, whether for a short local trip or a longer journey further across the country.
Availability varies by date and pickup point.
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Get Your Quote| Vehicle type | Seats | Starting | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus | 8 to 16 | from £180 to £350 per day | Small groups, airport runs and tight access |
| Mid-Size Coach | 24 to 35 | from £300 to £600 per day | Weddings, day trips and mid sized parties |
| Standard Coach | 36 to 49 | from £450 to £800 per day | School trips, match days and longer distances |
| Large Coach | 50 to 70 | from £600 to £1,200 per day | Festivals, stadium events and corporate away days |
Minibus
Seats: 8 to 16
Starting per hour: from £180 to £350 per day
Ideal for: Small groups, airport runs and tight access
Mid-Size Coach
Seats: 24 to 35
Starting per hour: from £300 to £600 per day
Ideal for: Weddings, day trips and mid sized parties
Standard Coach
Seats: 36 to 49
Starting per hour: from £450 to £800 per day
Ideal for: School trips, match days and longer distances
Large Coach
Seats: 50 to 70
Starting per hour: from £600 to £1,200 per day
Ideal for: Festivals, stadium events and corporate away days
Disclaimer: Prices shown are guide prices only and are based on existing bookings. Final costs may vary depending on travel distance, locations, fuel prices, pickup and dropoff points, vehicle availability, travel dates, waiting time, journey duration, luggage requirements and any additional services requested.
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Get Your Quote| Standard Minibus | Executive Minibus | Luxury Coach | |
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| Professional Driver | |||
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| Air Conditioning | Not included | ||
| USB Charging | Not included | ||
| Extra Legroom | Not included | ||
| Premium Interior | Not included | ||
| Leather Seating | Not included | Not included | |
| Onboard Entertainment | Not included | ||
| Luggage Space |
Comfortable Seating
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Professional Driver
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Passenger Seatbelts
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Executive Minibus:
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Air Conditioning
Standard Minibus:Not included
Executive Minibus:
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USB Charging
Standard Minibus:Not included
Executive Minibus:
Luxury Coach:
Extra Legroom
Standard Minibus:Not included
Executive Minibus:
Luxury Coach:
Premium Interior
Standard Minibus:Not included
Executive Minibus:
Luxury Coach:
Leather Seating
Standard Minibus:Not included
Executive Minibus:Not included
Luxury Coach:
Onboard Entertainment
Standard Minibus:Not included
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Luggage Space
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Coach and minibus hire serving Bedlington, NE22
Bedlington, part of West Bedlington in the NE22 postcode area, has a population of around 18,470 and sits just 14 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a 25 minute coach ride away.
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4.4/5 based on 439 reviews
Reasons Groups Book This Journey
Airport Transfers
Corporate Travel
Weddings
Shared Coach Parking
What to Know Before You Travel
The practical bits, in plain terms.
Bedlington is 14 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a coach journey of around 25 minutes. No legally required breaks apply on this route, making it straightforward for same day trips in and out of the city.
Yes, all six routes in our journey data, including Leeds, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Kingston-upon-Hull and Glasgow, allow a lawful same day return under GB drivers hours rules, with no mandatory breaks either way.
Bedlington falls under the NE22 postcode area. This is useful information to give operators when arranging pickup points, particularly if your group is meeting somewhere specific within West Bedlington.
The coach journey from Bedlington to Glasgow covers 160 miles and takes around 3 hours and 32 minutes. No break is legally required on this route, so a same day return trip is possible.
Yes, operators connected through BusRoute typically offer smaller vehicles alongside full size coaches, which suits smaller groups travelling locally or on shorter routes such as the trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Bedlington has a population of around 18,470 people. This size supports steady demand for group transport, from school trips and local events to longer journeys further across the country.
Common questions about Bedlington coach hire
Answers to practical questions about booking coach and minibus hire through operators serving Bedlington and NE22.
Quick access to Newcastle-upon-Tyne
At just 14 miles away, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a 25 minute coach ride from Bedlington with no required breaks. That makes it easy to book coach hire for a day out without eating into travel time.
Longer journeys stay lawful and simple
Routes to Leeds, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Kingston-upon-Hull and Glasgow all allow a same day return under GB drivers hours rules. None of these journeys from Bedlington require a legally mandated break.
Pickup points across NE22
Bedlington sits within the NE22 postcode area, part of West Bedlington. Giving a clear local pickup point helps operators plan routes efficiently for both minibus and coach hire bookings.
Right vehicle for the group
Whether it is a small minibus for a local trip or a full coach for a longer journey, operators connected through BusRoute can match vehicle size to your group's needs across Bedlington and beyond.
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1. Tell Us The Journey
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2. We Match An Operator
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4. Travel Together
Your driver arrives at the agreed pickup and the group travels as one.
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About BusRoute
BusRoute is a UK coach and minibus booking platform. We do not own vehicles. We connect groups with licensed operators who do, which means you are matched to the operator best placed to run your journey rather than to whoever happens to own the nearest coach.
Every operator we work with holds a valid PSV operator licence and full passenger insurance. Drivers on school and youth bookings are DBS checked as standard.
Journeys That Speak for Themselves!
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David Oliver Berglund-Seland
2026-06-22
“Good and accommodating bus-rental Great at following up with news and update for the journey, and good at accommodating the bus-rentals for our needs. :-)”
ED
Estephanie Domingo
2026-07-24
“We booked Bus Route for our group of 35 passengers travelling from London to Ipswich return trio and the experience was excellent from start to finish.On our way to the venue, the road was unexpectedly closed when we were only about 15 minutes away. Our driver remained calm, patient, and professional throughout, finding an alternative route without any stress or delay on our part. We really appreciated how composed and experienced he was in handling the situation.The coach was clean, comfortable, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, which made a huge difference as we were travelling during an extremely hot day. Everyone in our group was able to relax and enjoy the journey.Overall, we had a fantastic experience on both the outbound and return trips. The service was reliable, comfortable, and well-organised. I would highly recommend Bus Route to anyone looking for coach transport for a large group. Thank you for helping make our trip so enjoyable!”
HL
Heidi Lees
2026-06-27
“Very helpful, great communication and would definitely use again!”
JS
Jimmy Sorrie
2026-07-04
“Excellent customer service from start to finish. Easy booking system and cost was the best we could find. Driver was brilliant with all our group and we will definitely be using this company again”
KS
Katie Scott
2026-07-04
“Booked for a hen do for 20 girls. Seamless experience! Drivers were great, very prompt and swift communication throughout. Very reasonable quote too compared with other providers. Would recommend!”
K
Kiera
2026-07-06
“Great service on time nice comfortable bus would highly reccomend”
LL
Lauren Lancaster
2026-07-27
“Really good, clean vehicle, friendly driver, who was talkative n helped with our bags,”
LD
Lee Dutton
2026-06-27
“Fantastic trip. I was a little concerned that the bus might not turn up but can’t compliment the service enough on time lots of communication and driver was really nice. The busses themselves were clean and actually of a lot higher quality than I was expecting will definitely use again.”
L
Lesley
2026-06-24
“Absolutely amazing company everything went smoothly & the students loved it door to door pick up and drop off. Worth every penny”
MO
Matthew Oram
2026-06-27
“Great communication throughout, arrived on time for both ends of our journey, driver was great”
MH
Meghan Hall
2026-07-27
“We booked through this company as we needed to organise transport for guests to our son’s wedding. The staff were amazing from our first contact. On the day the driver was cheery courteous and helpful.”
MT
Michael Toomey
2026-07-04
“Great service! I hired BusRoute to provide a shuttle bus service for guests at my wedding in Gordon, Scotland. The bus was perfect and arrived promptly both for drop-off and pick-ups. The customer service and the communication with the company was fantastic. And it was very affordable. Two thumbs up!”
NP
Nicola Pearse
2026-06-27
“Driver arrived promptly. He was very polite and ensured we were happy throughout the journey. Arrived at our destination safely and on time. Minibus had air conditioning and plenty space for all our luggage and passengers.”
OO
Ona Onyekweli
2026-06-27
“We hired two buses for our event last Saturday. The drivers were prompt and accommodated all our needs. I just want to say a huge thank you to the team which were absolutely lovely, we definitely will be using this service again in future.”
R
Rhodri
2026-06-18
“The booking process with Busroute was easy, and follow up communication excellent. Despite a 6a.m. start the bus was there at 5.40, ready to load and ensure a prompt getaway. Our driver was very friendly, helpful and courteous and helped with unloading at the airport. The return to Swansea from the airport was equally easy and comfortable with an ontime pick-up and arrival back in Swansea. I highly recommend BusRoute and0 their partners.”
SM
Sonana Mielo
2026-06-27
“Busroute were able to accommodate my plans effectively and for a good price. It was easy to communicate with the team from planning phases to the day itself - Peter was an especially huge help in making ideal plans a reality. The team are very open to questions, feedback, and care greatly about offering the best experience for you.”
DL
demi lindo-lewis
2026-07-20
“Great driver and polite, the company was easy to work with, no issues”
L
lexi
2026-06-18
“Driver was early was easy to book and a very good price in comparison to other places i looked”
MW
morgan winchurch
2026-06-19
“Driver was friendly and helpful. Booking process was easy and service was exceptional.”
A
Amy
2026-06-28
“Great customer service and communications before the trip. Very clear and flexible as well.”
DO
David Oliver Berglund-Seland
2026-06-22
“Good and accommodating bus-rental Great at following up with news and update for the journey, and good at accommodating the bus-rentals for our needs. :-)”
ED
Estephanie Domingo
2026-07-24
“We booked Bus Route for our group of 35 passengers travelling from London to Ipswich return trio and the experience was excellent from start to finish.On our way to the venue, the road was unexpectedly closed when we were only about 15 minutes away. Our driver remained calm, patient, and professional throughout, finding an alternative route without any stress or delay on our part. We really appreciated how composed and experienced he was in handling the situation.The coach was clean, comfortable, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, which made a huge difference as we were travelling during an extremely hot day. Everyone in our group was able to relax and enjoy the journey.Overall, we had a fantastic experience on both the outbound and return trips. The service was reliable, comfortable, and well-organised. I would highly recommend Bus Route to anyone looking for coach transport for a large group. Thank you for helping make our trip so enjoyable!”
HL
Heidi Lees
2026-06-27
“Very helpful, great communication and would definitely use again!”
JS
Jimmy Sorrie
2026-07-04
“Excellent customer service from start to finish. Easy booking system and cost was the best we could find. Driver was brilliant with all our group and we will definitely be using this company again”
KS
Katie Scott
2026-07-04
“Booked for a hen do for 20 girls. Seamless experience! Drivers were great, very prompt and swift communication throughout. Very reasonable quote too compared with other providers. Would recommend!”
K
Kiera
2026-07-06
“Great service on time nice comfortable bus would highly reccomend”
LL
Lauren Lancaster
2026-07-27
“Really good, clean vehicle, friendly driver, who was talkative n helped with our bags,”
LD
Lee Dutton
2026-06-27
“Fantastic trip. I was a little concerned that the bus might not turn up but can’t compliment the service enough on time lots of communication and driver was really nice. The busses themselves were clean and actually of a lot higher quality than I was expecting will definitely use again.”
L
Lesley
2026-06-24
“Absolutely amazing company everything went smoothly & the students loved it door to door pick up and drop off. Worth every penny”
MO
Matthew Oram
2026-06-27
“Great communication throughout, arrived on time for both ends of our journey, driver was great”
MH
Meghan Hall
2026-07-27
“We booked through this company as we needed to organise transport for guests to our son’s wedding. The staff were amazing from our first contact. On the day the driver was cheery courteous and helpful.”
MT
Michael Toomey
2026-07-04
“Great service! I hired BusRoute to provide a shuttle bus service for guests at my wedding in Gordon, Scotland. The bus was perfect and arrived promptly both for drop-off and pick-ups. The customer service and the communication with the company was fantastic. And it was very affordable. Two thumbs up!”
NP
Nicola Pearse
2026-06-27
“Driver arrived promptly. He was very polite and ensured we were happy throughout the journey. Arrived at our destination safely and on time. Minibus had air conditioning and plenty space for all our luggage and passengers.”
OO
Ona Onyekweli
2026-06-27
“We hired two buses for our event last Saturday. The drivers were prompt and accommodated all our needs. I just want to say a huge thank you to the team which were absolutely lovely, we definitely will be using this service again in future.”
R
Rhodri
2026-06-18
“The booking process with Busroute was easy, and follow up communication excellent. Despite a 6a.m. start the bus was there at 5.40, ready to load and ensure a prompt getaway. Our driver was very friendly, helpful and courteous and helped with unloading at the airport. The return to Swansea from the airport was equally easy and comfortable with an ontime pick-up and arrival back in Swansea. I highly recommend BusRoute and0 their partners.”
SM
Sonana Mielo
2026-06-27
“Busroute were able to accommodate my plans effectively and for a good price. It was easy to communicate with the team from planning phases to the day itself - Peter was an especially huge help in making ideal plans a reality. The team are very open to questions, feedback, and care greatly about offering the best experience for you.”
DL
demi lindo-lewis
2026-07-20
“Great driver and polite, the company was easy to work with, no issues”
L
lexi
2026-06-18
“Driver was early was easy to book and a very good price in comparison to other places i looked”
MW
morgan winchurch
2026-06-19
“Driver was friendly and helpful. Booking process was easy and service was exceptional.”
4.4/5 based on 439 reviews
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Get Your Quote4.4/5 based on 439 reviews
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