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Coach or minibus hire for school trip — how far in advance should we book?

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NeedyUser · 19/02/2026 22:39

I’m helping organise transport for a school trip later this year and feeling a bit out of my depth. We’ll have a fairly large group of children plus staff, so coaches seem to be the only realistic option.

For those who’ve done this before — how far in advance do schools usually book? I’m worried about leaving it too late and either paying a lot more or not finding availability at all.

Also, what should we actually be checking when choosing a company? Safety is obviously the priority, but beyond that I’m not sure what matters most — vehicle age, reviews, whether they’re local, etc.

We’re in East London, so ideally need a company that knows the area and school pickup logistics. I’ve started looking online and found a few options, including this one:
https://www.tigerstransport.com

But I’d really prefer recommendations or advice from people who’ve organised trips themselves.

Anything you wish you’d known beforehand?

Thanks in advance 🙂

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