Coach & Minibus Hire in Edinburgh
Private coach and minibus hire in Edinburgh with a professional driver. We handle airport transfers, Festival and conference shuttles, wedding guest transport and day tours north into the Highlands — with pickup points chosen to work around the Old Town's narrow streets and event road closures.
Groups from 9 passengers. All hire includes a professional driver — we do not offer self-drive.
Coach and minibus services in Edinburgh
Coach hire
Full-size touring coaches for larger parties travelling to, from or around Edinburgh. One vehicle keeps the group together, and the driver stays with you for the duration of the booking.
Minibus hire with driver
16 and 19 seater Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses for smaller groups in Edinburgh, door to door. Every vehicle is hired with a professional, licensed driver. Sky Coaches does not offer self-drive hire.
Edinburgh Airport transfers
Group arrivals and departures at Edinburgh Airport, with flight numbers on the enquiry so the driver can adjust to delays.
Festival, conference and corporate travel
Delegate and performer shuttles during the Festival and Fringe, plus year-round corporate travel between offices, hotels and the EICC.
Weddings and private events
Guest shuttles between ceremony venues, castles, country hotels and city accommodation, including late-night returns.
Day tours from Edinburgh
St Andrews, Stirling, the Borders, Loch Ness and the Highlands, with an itinerary planned around realistic driving times.
Vehicles and group sizes
| Group size | Recommended vehicle |
|---|---|
| 9–16 passengers | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus |
| 17–24 passengers | Larger minibus or a suitable coach |
| 25–49 passengers | Full-size coach |
| 50–57 passengers | Large full-size coach |
| 58+ passengers | Multiple vehicles |
Availability is confirmed by our team when we quote. See the full fleet, 16 seater and 19 seater minibus pages.
Your driver
- Professional, licensed drivers on every booking — no self-drive hire
- PSV-licensed operation with drivers working to legal driving-hour and rest rules
- Driver contact details shared before travel so your group can reach them
- Route, pickup points and timings agreed with you in advance
- Fixed written quote covering driver, fuel and applicable road charges
Edinburgh areas we serve
- Old Town, New Town and the Royal Mile
- Leith and the waterfront
- Morningside, Bruntsfield and the south
- Corstorphine and the west
- Musselburgh and East Lothian
- Livingston and West Lothian
- Fife pickups across the Forth
Popular journeys from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh to the Highlands and Loch Ness
- Edinburgh to St Andrews
- Edinburgh to Glasgow
- Edinburgh to Stirling and Loch Lomond
- Edinburgh to Newcastle, Manchester and London
- Edinburgh wedding venue shuttles across the Lothians
Edinburgh coach hire — frequently asked questions
- Where can a coach pick up in Edinburgh city centre?
- We use designated coach stances and agreed nearby streets rather than the Royal Mile itself, and confirm the exact spot with you in advance — especially during the Festival when closures change week to week.
- Can you run wedding guest shuttles late at night?
- Yes. Multiple return runs from a venue back to city hotels are common and are quoted as part of the booking.
- Is a Highlands day trip realistic from Edinburgh?
- Loch Ness and back is a long day but achievable; Stirling, St Andrews or the Borders make for a more relaxed one. We will be honest about what fits before you book.
- Do you provide the driver?
- Yes, every booking includes a professional, licensed driver. We do not offer self-drive hire.