Coach Hire
Coach & Minibus Hire Reading
England
England
500+
Vehicles in fleet
1,200+
Vetted drivers
4.9/5
Customer rating
100%
Fully licensed & insured
Overview
Every August Reading hosts one of England's biggest music festivals, and the resulting surge in group transport, festivalgoers, artists and crew moving between the site, stations and accommodation, is one of the busiest single events we cover in the town. Outside festival season, Reading works as a straightforward corporate and university hub only 40 miles west of London, close enough for a same-day round trip by road or a twenty-minute train journey. We arrange coach and minibus hire for festival transport, corporate teams travelling to the town's business parks, and school or family groups visiting the 900-year-old Reading Abbey Ruins and Forbury Gardens. Reading also sits on the Thames, with river cruises departing from Caversham Pier, which makes it a popular add-on for groups touring the river towns further upstream toward Oxford. The town is close to Oxford, Basingstoke and Wokingham for onward travel. Drivers know the festival site access roads, which get heavily managed during the event weekend.
Reading, England draws group visitors for everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to school field trips, wedding celebrations, and sporting events. Below are the venues and landmarks our groups visit most often — each one a regular stop on our Reading routes.
Reading Festival Site
A popular destination for group visits in Reading. Busiby drops groups directly at the venue entrance or the nearest accessible coach set-down point.
Reading Abbey Ruins
A popular destination for group visits in Reading. Busiby drops groups directly at the venue entrance or the nearest accessible coach set-down point.
Forbury Gardens
A popular destination for group visits in Reading. Busiby drops groups directly at the venue entrance or the nearest accessible coach set-down point.
We also serve groups travelling between Reading and nearby areas including Oxford, Basingstoke, Wokingham.
Reading has several large events throughout the year — concerts, sporting fixtures, and conferences — that create significant demand for coach hire on peak dates. We recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks ahead for any event date, and 4–6 weeks ahead for major events like cup finals, graduation ceremonies, or national conferences. For regular shuttles (e.g. daily staff transport), ask about our recurring booking discount.
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What Our Customers Say
"Busiby made our wedding day completely stress-free. The coach was spotless, the driver was lovely, and everyone arrived on time. Couldn't have asked for more."
Sarah T.
Wedding Group, Surrey
"We use Busiby for all our UK conference transfers. Reliable, professional, and the drivers are always on time. Our go-to for group transport."
James R.
Corporate Travel Manager, London
"We've booked Busiby for three school trips now. The drivers are brilliant with the kids, the admin team is responsive, and the vehicles are always clean and safe."
Claire M.
School Trip Organiser, Manchester
"Our away-day group has been with Busiby for two seasons. Great value, always on time, and the drivers know every stadium drop-off like the back of their hand."
Tom H.
Supporter Club, Birmingham
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