Johnsons Coaches School and Educational Coach Hire West Midlands

Johnsons Coaches provides professional coach hire for schools, colleges and universities across the Midlands and nationwide.

We support educational travel for day visits, educational outings, sports fixtures, residential trips, ski trips, battlefield tours, activity and enrichment breaks, university field trips and longer UK and European journeys.

Our team can help with itinerary planning, pick-up and drop-off arrangements, suitable timings, luggage or equipment requirements and coordinating multiple vehicles or groups.

Our aim is to make educational travel safe, reliable, comfortable and straightforward for teachers, EVCs, lecturers, youth leaders, nursery managers, childminders and other group organisers.

Transport provider West Midlands / Coach hire West Midlands / bus hire West Midlands

Johnsons Coaches has more than 100 years of operating experience and understands the responsibility involved in transporting children, young people and students. We combine experienced, highly trained drivers with a modern, well-maintained fleet and a dedicated support team.

We can provide vehicles for small classes through to large year groups and whole school movements, with wheelchair-accessible options available.

Our team also has extensive experience of working with attractions and destinations, including planning practical drop off arrangements and timings to help educational groups make the most of their day. Safety, reliability, clear communication and dependable scheduling are central to the service.

Johnsons Coaches operates to high safety and compliance standards and is a registered CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) driver training centre. Drivers undertake CPC training in line with UK and European requirements and SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) training.

Johnsons Coaches has a versatile fleet suitable for groups of different sizes, including: mini buses, mini coaches, coaches and Double Decker Coaches.

Yes. Johnsons Coaches states that our drivers undergo enhanced DBS checks as part of the recruitment process. Drivers also complete health checks and practical/knowledge assessments, and are subject to ongoing training and professional development.

Teachers and group leaders may photograph, film or record onboard as long as they get consent from parents prior.

For educational and coach hire enquiries, contact the Johnsons Coach Hire team:

Telephone: 01564 797010

Email: info@johnsonscoaches.co.uk

Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel, Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 5QS.

Coach Hire office hours are 9am–4pm Monday to Friday. Johnsons operates 24/7, with the Operations Department available on 01564 797040 for on-the-day Coach Hire queries and emergencies.

Johnsons Coaches carry out comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that every journey is carefully planned, with the safety and wellbeing of passengers, teachers and group leaders at the forefront.

Coach hire is quoted according to the individual journey and requirements rather than using a single published per-child price.

The quotation can take account of passenger numbers, vehicle type, pick-up and destination locations, journey timings, waiting time, multiple stops, luggage/equipment requirements and other itinerary needs.

Johnsons aims to provide a competitive, transparent quotation and can recommend the most suitable vehicle for the group.

Yes. Johnsons Coaches states that our drivers are trained in first aid.

Facilities vary by vehicle.

The Johnsons fleet includes modern, well-maintained coaches with features such as comfortable/reclining seating, seatbelts, climate control or air conditioning, onboard entertainment/DVD facilities and toilets on larger coaches.

Selected vehicles, including Luxury Traveller coaches and double-deck executive buses, offer additional features such as free Wi-Fi and wireless charging. Some coaches also provide hot and cold drinks facilities. The exact facilities available should be confirmed when the vehicle is selected for the booking.

Johnsons Coaches offers wheelchair-accessible transport. Accessibility requirements should be discussed with the Coach Hire team when booking so that the appropriate vehicle and access arrangements can be planned.

Coach Hire office: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Johnsons is a 24/7 operation, with the Operations Department available on 01564 797040 for on-the-day Coach Hire queries.

For emergencies outside office hours, customers can contact the duty manager on 01564 797040.

Published customer feedback includes praise for Johnsons drivers, comfortable and clean coaches, professional and helpful staff, reliability and value for money. Examples include customers describing their driver as excellent and helpful, and another praising a considerate driver, excellent driving, a comfortable and clean coach, good parking and value for money.

• Johnsons Coaches can support local, national and European educational travel.
• The fleet is maintained in Johnsons’ purpose-built, on-site coach workshops, with a dedicated support team providing 24-hour, 7-day backup.
• Coaches are satellite tracked and monitored, with 24-hour breakdown cover included for UK and European travel.
• Johnsons has recently expanded its operational presence in Birmingham, with a new Smethwick depot supporting education and corporate growth.
• Educational groups can request a bespoke travel plan based on their itinerary, passenger numbers, accessibility needs and destination requirements.