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Our mini bus hire in Thrapston offers dependable local transport with drivers who know the area well.
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If you live in Thrapston or nearby villages like Raunds and Irthlingborough, you want a sensible, friendly minibus hire that feels like a neighbour offering a lift — not a faceless booking number. At Private Coach Hire we provide local knowledge, calm planning and honest advice for everyone from parents organising a school trip to businesses needing reliable group transport service. Think smooth journeys, punctual service and drivers who know the best routes around Northamptonshire.
We keep a range of chauffeur-driven minibuses to suit every group: compact 8–12 seaters for tight groups, and executive 15–16 seat models for larger parties. When you ask about an Our Fleet, expect vehicles with reclining seats, air conditioning, generous luggage storage, tinted windows, USB charging ports and optional onboard entertainment — ideal whether you need a short run to a local hotel or a longer airport minibus transfers run to East Midlands or Luton.
We take safety personally. All drivers are DBS-checked, fully insured and experienced in group travel. Drivers are professional, licensed and trained for school trips, corporate schedules and wedding runs. We operate 24/7, so last-minute bookings and late flights are handled with the same care as planned weddings or corporate shuttles.
Comfort matters on a short journey to Higham Ferrers or a long haul across Northamptonshire. Expect air‑conditioning, reclining seats and clear luggage space; executive minibus rental options include deluxe seating and extra legroom for longer trips to Peterborough or further afield.
Choosing the right minibus size makes a trip more relaxed. Our 8–12 seaters are a great fit for family outings and small corporate transfers; our 15–16 seater minibus hire suits school groups, wedding parties and staff shuttles. If you’d like guidance on the best match, a quick call will sort capacity and luggage needs in minutes.
| Vehicle type | Seats | Usual luggage allowance | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact minibus | 8–12 | Small boot + roof space for extra bags | Airport transfers, small family outings, business runs |
| Executive minibus | 15–16 | Large luggage area, underfloor or trailer options | Weddings, school trips, corporate events |
| Full-size coach | 30–60 | High capacity luggage bays | Large tours, festivals, long-distance transfers |
You might be weighing up cars, self-drive vans, full-size coaches or a chauffeur-driven minibus. Unlike cars or self-drive vans, a Compare transport options view shows that a minibus with driver removes parking stress, eliminates the need for designated drivers and keeps groups together. Compared with full-size coaches, minibuses can access narrower roads and make door-to-door collections in towns such as Burton Latimer and Oundle.
Minibus hire is versatile. We regularly support airport minibus transfers, weddings, sports fixtures, school trips, corporate travel, day tours to Rushden Lakes or Stanwick Lakes, festivals, family outings and group holidays. Whether you’re heading to a business park for a meeting or collecting guests from nearby hotels, our vehicles fit the day.
A few practical tips make bookings easy: choose a slightly larger vehicle if luggage is heavy, book early for busy weekends (bank holidays and wedding season fill up fast), and coordinate multiple vehicles with our planners if your group is large. All vehicles come with professional, fully licensed drivers and many clients appreciate our ability to handle last-minute requests.
We plan for luggage and mobility needs. Tell us about wheelchairs, pushchairs or sports equipment up front and we’ll recommend the right minibus size — and if necessary, arrange a vehicle with accessible boarding. That way everyone travels comfortably.
We know Northamptonshire — and it shows. From Thrapston you’re a short drive from Kettering and Wellingborough stations, and within comfortable transfer distance of East Midlands and Luton airports for national and international flights. Popular local spots include Oundle School events, Rushden Lakes for leisure, Stanwick Lakes for family days out, and attractions such as Rockingham Castle or Boughton House for special occasions. We regularly collect from hotels, business parks and venues across Raunds, Irthlingborough, Burton Latimer and Higham Ferrers.
We offer transparent pricing and affordable group travel that often works out cheaper per person than individual car trips or taxis. Prices vary by distance, vehicle size and time of day; for airport minibus transfers we factor in flight times, parking charges and waiting. Tell us your plan and we’ll give a clear quote with no hidden extras.
If you’re planning a school outing from Oundle, a wedding near Thrapston, or need reliable minibus hire UK for a corporate shuttle, call us or request a quote online. We’ll listen, suggest a sensible vehicle and confirm a driver who understands the area. Friendly, local and practical — that’s how we prefer to travel with our neighbours.
We operate a wide UK network of operators ready to handle private, corporate and school transport requests. Reliability, professional care and attention to detail are promises we keep for every booking.
If you’d like a quiet chat about the best option for a trip to Peterborough, a school run from Burton Latimer, or an executive minibus rental for a business day in Kettering, we’re here and happy to help — like the neighbour who knows the back roads and the tea stops. Book confidently: your journey matters to us.
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