Private Hire

At First West of England we run buses and provide transport solutions for many events across the region, which has recently included:

• Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
• Love Saves The Day
• Tokyo World
• Let’s Rock Wales and Let’s Rock Exeter
• Lockdown Festival
• The Downs Bristol
• Royal International Air Tattoo
• Yonder Festival
• Business Showcase South-West

We provide transport for a number of businesses for their conferences and events, such as summer and Christmas parties.

Rail replacement bus services are provided for Arriva Trains Wales, Cross County, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway.

We also provide transport solutions for university open days at Bath Spa University, University of Bath, University of Bristol and University of the West of England.

Special services are provided for a number of sporting fixtures, including, Bath Racecourse, Bristol Sport (Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby) and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. 

Alternatively if you’re looking to hire a bus or coach for a special occasion our First Travel Solutions team can help. Supplying vehicles ranging from 4 to 100 seats throughout the UK. They also have experience arranging tours to mainland Europe.

So whether you are looking for a shuttle bus or Park & Ride service to a large event or just to hire a bus or coach for a special occasion why not see if we can help?

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