Glastonbury Festival Coach & Minibus Hire
Private Coach & Minibus Hire to Glastonbury Festival
Birley Travel provides private coach and minibus hire from London and surrounding areas to Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
Our professionally driven fleet ranges from 16 seater Mercedes Sprinter minibuses to 53 seater coaches, providing private transport for groups travelling together to one of the UK's largest music festivals.
Unlike scheduled per-seat festival coach services, Birley Travel provides a private vehicle for your group, with the journey planned around your agreed London collection point, passenger numbers, luggage requirements and return arrangements.
London to Glastonbury Festival Coach Hire
Private coach hire allows larger groups to travel together from London to Glastonbury Festival.
Collections can potentially be arranged from:
- Central London
- West London
- City of London
- Canary Wharf
- London hotels
- Private addresses
- Universities and student accommodation
- Corporate locations
- Other agreed collection points
The journey can then be planned around the group's intended Festival arrival and return requirements.
Because Glastonbury is a multi-day camping festival, luggage and equipment capacity should be considered alongside passenger numbers when choosing a vehicle.
London to Glastonbury Minibus Hire
For smaller groups, Birley Travel provides executive Mercedes Sprinter minibuses.
Our current options include 16 and 22 passenger seats.
The 16 seater Mercedes Sprinter has dedicated rear luggage storage and may therefore be particularly suitable for smaller groups carrying bags and Festival equipment.
The 22 seater Mercedes Sprinter does not have a dedicated rear boot, so it may not be appropriate for a full group carrying substantial camping equipment.
Tell us exactly what your group intends to bring when requesting a quotation.
Private Group Transport to Glastonbury
Birley Travel's service is different from buying individual seats on a scheduled Festival coach.
You hire the vehicle privately for your group and agree the transport itinerary with us.
This can be useful for:
- Groups of friends
- Private parties
- University groups
- International visitors
- Larger organised groups
- Groups with substantial luggage
- Passengers wanting a specific London collection point
The suitability of the journey will depend on passenger numbers, equipment, event access and the complete itinerary.
Glastonbury Festival 2027
The next Glastonbury Festival is scheduled to take place at Worthy Farm from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 2027.
There is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026, as the Festival is taking a fallow year.
Camping Equipment & Luggage
Luggage is one of the most important considerations when arranging private transport to Glastonbury.
Festival passengers may be carrying:
- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Camping mats
- Clothing
- Waterproofs
- Boots
- Backpacks
- Food and supplies
- Other personal equipment
Glastonbury's own visitor guidance includes tents, sleeping equipment, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear among the items Festival-goers may need to bring.
A vehicle that comfortably seats the passengers may not necessarily have enough storage for everything they intend to carry.
For this reason, tell us about your luggage and camping equipment when requesting your quotation.
Choosing the Right Vehicle for Glastonbury
Birley Travel's current fleet ranges from 16 to 53 passenger seats.
16 Seater Mercedes Sprinter
Our 16 seater Mercedes Sprinter has dedicated rear luggage storage.
This makes it potentially suitable for smaller Glastonbury groups carrying bags and camping equipment, subject to the actual amount of luggage.
22 Seater Mercedes Sprinter
The 22 seater provides additional passenger capacity but does not have a dedicated rear boot.
For a full group travelling to a camping festival, luggage capacity therefore needs particularly careful consideration.
33 Seater Coach
Our 33 seater coach provides underfloor luggage storage and can be suitable for medium-sized groups carrying luggage and Festival equipment.
49 Seater Coach
Our 49 seater is a full-size coach with underfloor luggage storage for larger groups.
The amount and type of camping equipment should still be discussed before booking.
53 Seater Coach
Our largest current coach provides 53 passenger seats, underfloor luggage storage and an onboard toilet.
The onboard toilet can also be useful for the longer journey between London and Somerset.
Private Hire Coach Access at Glastonbury
Glastonbury has specific arrangements for privately hired coaches.
The Festival currently states that hired coaches of 15 seats and above use a dedicated Private Hire Coach Park at Bronze Gate for dropping off and collecting Festival-goers. From there, passengers can walk towards Pedestrian Gate A to enter the Festival.
This is particularly relevant to Birley Travel because our current passenger fleet begins at 16 seats.
Private coach access should therefore be planned around the Festival's current arrangements rather than attempting to use ordinary car drop-off locations.
Private Hire Coach Park Pass
Access for private hire coaches needs to be arranged in advance.
For the previous 2025 Festival, Glastonbury states that Private Hire Coach Park passes cost £170 including VAT. The Festival currently says that prices for 2027 have not yet been announced.
Glastonbury's current guidance asks groups seeking a 2027 Private Hire Coach Park pass to provide information including:
- Preferred arrival time
- Preferred departure time
- Lead booker details
- Coach company
- Passenger numbers
- Vehicle registration where available
Current requirements and charges should always be confirmed directly with the Festival before travelling.
Festival Drop-Off Arrangements
Glastonbury strongly discourages passengers from being dropped on local roads.
The Festival operates an official Drop and Collect facility to the east of the site, with passengers transferred to Pedestrian Gate A by Festival bus.
Its guidance warns that informal roadside drop-offs can result in long walks and make collection difficult because of Festival road closures.
For Birley Travel vehicles of 16 seats and above, the dedicated private hire coach arrangements are particularly relevant and should be followed where applicable.
London Departure Planning
Glastonbury is considerably further from London than many of the events in our Major Events service.
The departure should therefore be planned around:
- London collection time
- Passenger boarding
- Journey distance
- Rest or comfort requirements
- Festival traffic
- Private coach access arrangements
- Desired arrival time
- Professional driver requirements
Groups should also ensure that everyone is ready at the agreed collection time, particularly where a full coach is travelling together.
Journey Stops
Depending on the itinerary, passenger requirements and applicable driver regulations, an appropriate stop may form part of the journey between London and Somerset.
Any planned stops should be considered when establishing the overall journey time.
For larger groups, keeping passengers together and returning to the coach promptly helps avoid unnecessary delays.
Glastonbury Festival Traffic
Glastonbury creates substantial additional traffic around Worthy Farm and the surrounding Somerset road network.
The Festival specifically advises travellers to prepare for delays and check current road information before setting out.
Temporary arrangements can affect:
- Local roads
- Vehicle access
- Arrival routes
- Collection routes
- Monday departure traffic
- Journey times
The route used on an ordinary day should not automatically be assumed to be the appropriate Festival route.
Monday Return Transport to London
For many groups, the return journey is one of the most important advantages of arranging private transport.
After several days at the Festival, the group can return together rather than arranging separate journeys home.
The return should be planned carefully because large numbers of people leave the site around the same period.
Glastonbury's travel information warns that road arrangements can affect traffic leaving the area, including restrictions on local routes after the Festival.
Passengers should know:
- Their agreed meeting point
- Their planned departure time
- Who the group organiser is
- Where the coach will collect them
- Their final London destination
Keeping the Group Together
For larger groups, one lead passenger should ideally act as the transport organiser.
That person can help ensure:
- Everyone knows the departure time
- Passengers understand the collection point
- Missing passengers can be contacted
- The driver is not dealing with dozens of separate instructions
- The group boards efficiently
This is particularly useful for the return journey after several days at the Festival.
Professional Drivers & Driver Hours
All Birley Travel coach and minibus hire is provided with a professional driver.
Our drivers are Driver CPC qualified where required for the professional passenger transport work they undertake.
The complete Glastonbury itinerary must also comply with applicable professional driver hours and rest requirements.
This is especially important because the booking can involve a long outward journey, several days between movements and a significant return journey.
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International Groups Travelling to Glastonbury
International visitors can also incorporate Glastonbury transport into a wider UK itinerary.
For example:
Heathrow Airport → London hotel
London hotel → Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival → London
London hotel → Heathrow Airport
The amount of luggage should be considered carefully where passengers are combining international travel with camping equipment.
London Airport Coach & Minibus Transfers →
London Hotel Collections
Groups staying in London before the Festival can potentially arrange collection directly from their hotel.
When requesting a quotation, provide:
- Hotel name
- Full address
- Passenger numbers
- Number and type of bags
- Camping equipment
- Desired Festival arrival
- Return requirements
For larger coaches, suitable access at the hotel must also be considered.
Why Travel by Coach as a Group?
Glastonbury itself strongly encourages coach and public-transport travel as part of its efforts to reduce transport emissions.
The Festival says more than a third of ticket holders travel by coaches, trains or other forms of public transport.
For a private group, travelling together in one appropriately sized vehicle can also avoid coordinating numerous separate cars.
Book Glastonbury Transport Early
Private coach transport to Glastonbury requires more planning than an ordinary group journey.
Considerations include:
- Vehicle availability
- Passenger numbers
- Luggage capacity
- Camping equipment
- Festival access
- Private Hire Coach Park arrangements
- Driver availability
- Return transport
Groups requiring a full-size coach or a specific vehicle should therefore make their arrangements as early as practical.
Information to Provide When Requesting a Quote
To help Birley Travel assess your Glastonbury transport, provide:
- Passenger numbers
- London collection address
- Preferred departure date
- Preferred departure time
- Expected Festival arrival
- Return date
- Preferred return time
- Final destination
- Number of bags
- Approximate amount of camping equipment
- Any additional stops
- Any airport or hotel movements
The more complete the information, the easier it is to determine an appropriate vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide private coach hire from London to Glastonbury Festival?
Yes. Birley Travel can provide private coach and minibus transport from London to Glastonbury Festival, subject to vehicle availability, event access and the complete itinerary.
Is this the official Glastonbury coach service?
No. Birley Travel provides private vehicle hire for groups. We are not the Festival's official scheduled coach partner and do not sell Festival admission tickets.
Can we hire an entire coach just for our group?
Yes. Birley Travel provides private coach and minibus hire rather than individual scheduled coach seats.
Can we bring tents and camping equipment?
Potentially, yes, but the amount of equipment must be considered when choosing the vehicle. Tell us what your group intends to bring when requesting a quotation.
Which Birley Travel vehicles have luggage storage?
Our 16 seater has dedicated rear luggage storage, while our 33, 49 and 53 seater coaches have underfloor luggage storage. Our 22 seater does not have a dedicated rear boot.
Can you bring us back to London after the Festival?
Yes. Return transport can be included in the booking, subject to the complete itinerary, Festival access arrangements and applicable driver requirements.
Where do private coaches drop passengers at Glastonbury?
Current Festival guidance provides a dedicated Private Hire Coach Park at Bronze Gate for hired coaches of 15 seats and above. Arrangements should be reconfirmed for the relevant Festival before travelling.
Do private coaches need to book in advance?
The Festival currently requires arrangements for its Private Hire Coach Park to be made in advance. Requirements and charges should be confirmed directly with Glastonbury for the relevant year.
Can you collect us from a London hotel?
Yes, subject to suitable vehicle access and the requirements of the journey.
What is your largest coach?
Our current largest vehicle is a 53 seater coach with underfloor luggage storage and an onboard toilet.
Request a Glastonbury Festival Coach or Minibus Quote
If you're organising private group transport from London to Glastonbury Festival, send Birley Travel your complete requirements.
Include passenger numbers, collection address, Festival arrival plans, return requirements and an indication of how much luggage and camping equipment the group will carry.
Our team can then assess the itinerary and provide a quotation for an appropriate vehicle.
Official Glastonbury Festival Travel Information
Private coach arrangements, access routes, coach park charges and Festival traffic information can change between events.
Groups should therefore check the latest official Glastonbury information when planning their journey.
Glastonbury Festival – Official Travel Information →