Are you searching for the perfect getaway that combines comfort, convenience, and a touch of adventure? Well, you’ve landed in the right place! Whether you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life or explore new destinations with friends and family, coach travel offers a fantastic way to see the sights without the stress of driving. With a variety of routes available, from scenic countryside tours to bustling city breaks, there’s something for everyone.
In this article, we’ve found everything from coach trips with sailing activities in the Lake District to cosmopolitan affairs with free travel to London’s West End theatre and so much more! We even have some coastal escapes and haunting history tours thrown into the mix as well!
But before we get into our top picks, let’s explore why people love coach trips so much…
Why should I book a coach holiday/coach day trip?
Coach trips are fantastic holidays or days out for all age groups and that’s because with most coach operators they include transport, accommodation, meals, and sightseeing trips all at one budget price! All the requirements for a perfect holiday! They are helpful services that take the stress out of researching things to do. Whether you are planning a Bank Holiday city day excursion or a 5-day trip by the coast, coach day trip experiences are meticulously planned so that you get to see and experience the best of everything in your chosen location. It’s guaranteed to be a memorable experience for you and fellow travellers.
With that being said, not all coach holiday operators have a strict schedule with some companies offering slots for ‘free time‘. This means you can create your own adventure for the day and explore your surroundings. Plus with comfortable coaches and air conditioning offered as standard, you’re in safe hands
There is a wide range of day trips by coach in the UK, with varied routes to exciting destinations like the best theme parks, city shopping trips, holiday resorts, coastal tours, cultural attractions, coach tours around world-famous landmarks, and of course to major events like football and horse racing.
Are you ready to be inspired? Unlock lots of fun day trip ideas and trips by a coach near you, starting now…
Coach Trips Near Me in Scotland
Isle of Skye and The Highlands with Highland Explorer Tours
Sail the seas and drive through the highlands on an air-conditioned midi-coach. This 3-day journey includes 2 nights in bed & breakfast accommodation, daily breakfasts (with vegetarian food options), and a guidebook to follow while you trek and explore every moss-covered landscape and body of water that the Highlands has to offer.
You’ll get the chance to spot the Loch Ness Monster, learn about the ancient tales of the Isle of Skye, and you’ll get to board the Jacobite Steam Train – as seen on Harry Potter! The magic doesn’t stop there, with a trip to Eilean Donan on the cards, you’ll be bowled over with all the magnificent sights it has to offer.
This family tour is aimed at people aged 5 years+ and is a great way to spend your bank holiday weekend or UK staycation.
Please check the website for available trips - they are running throughout the whole of 2024!
From £309
1-Day Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour
The trip’s other highlights to a range of attractions include a trip to the magnificent Stirling Castle, the breathtaking highland loch and of course the chance to sample some of Scotland’s finest whisky – not for you though kids, come back when you’re 18!
If you’ve always wanted the opportunity to explore Scotland’s ancient history and culture then this tour is the creme de la creme!
Tours are available every day all year round. Coaches depart at 8:30am and return at 6:30pm.
Adults £47
Students £45
NHS £45
Children (7-17) £44
Coach Trips Near Me in Northern Ireland
Game of Thrones Tour, McComb's Coach Tours
Feel as if you are one of Daenarys’ dragons, swooping from Westeros to Winterfell, soaking up every magnificent sight imaginable on the Game of Thrones Tour in Northern Ireland. Not only will you hit all the top Game of Thrones locations like the Dark Hedges, Cushendun Caves, Giant’s Causeway, and Carnlough, but you will board coaches that the cast and directors used while making the series!
Sit on the Iron Throne at lunch, recreate the scene of Arya’s escape in the Dark Hedges and run wild on UNESCO world heritage sites that are also featured in the HBO series. It’s an exquisite award-winning tour for super fans and families who want to try something different.
The tour is available all year round.
Adult/Child £35
Coach Trips Near Me in Wales
Llandudno & the Snowdon Mountain Railway
If you’re a family of hikers you’ll love climbing one of the tallest mountains in the UK. For more hiking holidays check out our Hiking Trails Near Me articles.
Please check website for dates.
3-days of coach travel from £200
Tenby Coach Holiday
Take a boat trip to Caldey Island or go mackerel fishing! Spot porpoises and puffins on a sea safari or grab an ice cream and sit on the shoreline. Enjoy a cone of chips from a seaside chippy and meet the locals. There are lots of excellent family restaurants in Tenby too, making it the perfect place to set up camp to enjoy an amazing holiday experience for all the family!
There are regular dates to choose from during 2024. Pick your package today!
5-day holidays start from £400
Coach Trips Near Me in the Midlands
Theme Park Coach Trips with Kings Norton Coaches
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Pick your trip and check out prices online!
Chatsworth House and Peak District Tour
Visit the ‘Palace of Peaks’ (Chatsworth House) or head to where the Bakewell Pudding was invented. Check out the beautiful town of Buxton where you will find pretty Pavillion Gardens and an Edwardian Opera House. And to finish, cruise through the scenic dream-like landscapes of the Peak District. Venture through the lush gorges or explore the fascinating stories behind ‘Plague Village’. Buy a souvenir from the market hall or make one in the craft centre – the choice is yours!
This 5-day trip includes a 4-night stay at a hotel with an English breakfast every morning and an evening meal every night! You’ll get to see all the highlights of what Derbyshire has to offer from ancient spa towns to leafy gorges and elegant stately homes & gardens.
Please check website to see pickup locations, dates & price information.
Please check website to see pickup locations, dates & price information.
Coach Trips Near Me in the South
Daish's Holidays Coach Trip to the Isle of Wight
There are lots of places to choose from in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Visit the Pearl Factory, Needles Park or Alum Bay! Explore the East side of the island and go to Ryde Town and explore the Rosemary Vineyard. There are also lots of cute tea rooms in Shanklin like The Old Thatch Teashop – it’s an all-pink thatched cottage with fairies in the garden…
You don’t have to worry about trudging around locations you don’t necessarily want to go to, as Daish’s Holidays are super flexible which is a massive tick for families who have young children. Whichever excursion you wish to take just pay the small extra fee and away you go!
Pick your dates, pickup location and holiday duration online - it's super flexible!
Day trips and excursions from £12 per person
London Capital City Tour
This tour includes free time in London so if you need a helping hand planning some trips make sure you head over to our hub. We’ve got everything from London’s Best Restaurants With A View, Free Things to do in London, A Seven Dials Food Market Review and so much more!
On your way home you’ll get an afternoon tea box to enjoy. This tour has the perfect balance of structure and flexibility. There’s no need to worry about the expense of breakfasts as that is also included in your ticket price with your hotel!
Dates available throughout 2024
Pick up points across UK from £700 for 5 days
Coach Trips Near Me in the North
Windermere and Lake District
Dates available throughout the year.
Tours from £129 per person
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