Vintage Wedding Bus Hire
Vintage Wedding Bus Hire in Surrey, West and South West London.
If you’re looking to hire a vintage bus in Surrey or South West or West London, then you’re in the right place. Cardinal Buses have a number of preserved classic vintage buses available for private wedding hire. Our Cardinal Bus drivers are fully vetted, CPC qualified and experienced.
How to hire a vintage bus for your wedding or special event
- How many passengers can be transported when we hire a vintage bus?
Our single decker vintage Bristol LH carries up to 39 passengers
We also have double decker Tridents that carry up to 65 passengers (wheelchair friendly) - How far in advance do we need to book a vintage bus?
We take bookings up to 3 years in advance. Paying a non-refundable deposit secures your booking.
- What if there are low hanging branches on the route?
When you send us your quote request, we will check the route for feasibility. We will plot a route that avoids low-hanging branches, which could damage top deck windows, low bridges and lanes that are too narrow for buses to manoeuvre. We also check with the venue for any other obstacles or restrictions to ensure that we can carry you and your guests safely to and from your desired venues.
- How do we make an enquiry about hiring a vintage bus for our wedding?
Use the form below and give us details about how many passengers, a pick up and drop off address and the date required. We will then reply with our quote or call you if we need more information.
Vintage Bus Hire for Weddings in Surrey, West and South West London.
Cardinal Buses have a number of preserved classic buses available for private wedding hire in the Surrey, West and South West London. Our Cardinal Bus drivers are fully vetted, CPC qualified and experienced.
Make your wedding day a memorable one for you and your partner and your wedding party guests by providing a classic preserved bus for your guests to travel from the hotel, to the church and then to the reception venue.
Let your guests enjoy a worry free day with you by not worrying about driving, traffic or parking. Pick up can be from a single location or multiple locations.
Cardinal Buses have double deckers and single deckers.
Imagine feeling like celebrities as people stop in their tracks to see your wedding bus pass by with custom-made destination blinds displaying the bride and groom’s names. The blinds can then be turned into a framed picture for you to keep forever.
Add Wedding Bus Blinds
Enhance your wedding day bus experience with personalised blinds.
You can choose from our standard set of destination blinds at no extra cost or have a personalised blind made up for £60 which you get to keep and frame as a momento.
Blinds are black with white text.
Standard Blind
Personalised Blind
Popular Wedding Buses to Hire
Our most popular choice for wedding bus hire is the Bristol LH – a single decker that seats 39 guests. The Bristol LH is a 1970s preserved vintage bus that served the 216 route from Kingston to Staines.
Our other buses are Trident double deckers that seat 62 or 70 guests. They each have wheelchair accessibility.
Bristol LH
39 SEATS Preserved single decker bus from 1970s
Trident TA
62 or 70 SEATS Modern wheelchair friendly bus in our Cardinal Buses livery
Use this form to get a quote for your Wedding Bus Hire
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to hire a wedding bus?
Prices start from £400 and are dependent on distances covered. Submit a quote request and we’ll give you a fixed price quote. If it’s acceptable, then you’ll be asked for a deposit to confirm the date and booking and prevent anyone else booking your preferred date.
What will the driver wear?
Our driver will be smartly dressed in a black suit and white shirt.
What if there are overhanging trees and branches on the route?
When you send us your quote request, we will check the route for feasibility. We will plot a route that avoids low-hanging branches, which could damage top deck windows, low bridges and lanes that are too narrow for buses to manoeuvre. We also check with the venue for any other obstacles or restrictions to ensure that we can carry you and your guests safely to and from your desired venues.
Do you do return journeys?
No. Journeys are one-way only.
Is it cheaper to hire the single decker?
No! The running costs are pretty similar regardless of the size bus. The costs cover fuel and driver wages and a contribution to the bus’ maintenance.
Do you have Routemasters for hire?
We don’t have traditional Routemasters in our fleet.