Student transport. Safe, tracked, and accountable.
Groupbus coordinates student and academic transport across the UK. Campus shuttles, field trips, airport transfers for international cohorts, and large group movements. One team plans every route, matches you to vetted and DBS-checked operators, and stays accountable from first booking to final drop-off.
Why universities and colleges trust Groupbus
with student transport.
Duty of Care, Covered:
Every operator in the Groupbus network is vetted. Every driver is DBS checked. Your institution's duty of care obligations are built into the coordination from the start, not treated as an afterthought.
One Team, Full Accountability:
One coordinator manages your transport plan. Not a call centre. Not a different contact every semester. One person who knows your campuses, your routes, and your term dates.
Live Tracking for Every Journey:
Know where every vehicle is in real time through your client portal. Field trips, campus shuttles, airport pickups. Your safeguarding team can see exactly where students are at any point.
Built Around Your Academic Calendar
Term-time schedules, exam periods, freshers week, summer programmes. Your transport plan flexes with the academic year, not the other way around.
What Groupbus coordinates for your institution.
Field Trips & Group Movements
Coordinated coach and minibus hire for field trips, study visits, sports fixtures, and inter-campus movements. Every journey planned around your itinerary with vetted, DBS-checked operators. From single-vehicle day trips to multi-coach movements across the country.
Campus Shuttles & Scheduled Routes
Regular shuttle services between campuses, accommodation, stations, and key locations. Routes designed around your timetable. Managed term by term so your students and staff always have reliable transport between sites.
Airport Transfers for International Students
Coordinated airport pickups and drop-offs for international cohorts, language school arrivals, and study-abroad programmes. Managed around flight times with contingency for delays. One team tracks every vehicle so your welcome team knows exactly when students arrive.
Ready to hand off student transport? Tell us what your institution needs and a specialist will come back with a transport plan within one hour.
What education institutions say about Groupbus.
“We relied on Groupbus for our event shuttles to the ExCeL. They delivered a great service and kept us updated throughout. Zero issues across the entire week”
“Reliable, organised and easy to work with. Groupbus delivered a great experience all summer. We’ll be back next year.”
What our clients say about Groupbus.
Amazing service, on time and reliable – would highly recommend !!!
We recently booked a work event to with Groupbus, they made sure that our every need was met, every last detail was planned out and we were kept informed and up to date at every stage of the booking.
We had an excellent experience with Groupbus! The contact person, Tom, was incredibly responsive and helpful. He promptly answered all my queries and made the booking process smooth. The bus ride itself was fantastic - comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding service and great travel experience.
We arranged a summer study trip. The driver Pam waited for us at the exit of the arrivals at the airport. She was always super nice and the coach was perfect. The price is competitive. We'll use that transfer for the next trips for sure.
Tom and the Groupbus team are incredible. Good communication, prices, punctuality and lovely drivers. We had a young person leave a phone on the coach and the team were extremely quick at getting it back for us.
I would like to sincerely thank you for all the support and the great transfer services you provided for our groups visits to Stonehenge and Tintagel.
Speak to an Education Transport Specialist.
Describe what your institution needs and a specialist will come back with a transport plan. Not a quote. A plan. Routes, vehicle types, DBS requirements, and scheduling built around your academic calendar.
From a single field trip to a full year of campus shuttles, one conversation is enough to see how it comes together.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes. For education transport, we match you with operators whose drivers hold current DBS checks. We can confirm DBS status as part of the booking process so your safeguarding requirements are met before anyone boards a vehicle.
Yes. We regularly coordinate transport around school terms, exam schedules, and academic calendars. Your coordinator plans bookings to fit your timetable, whether that is a one-off field trip or a recurring campus shuttle.
Yes. We source vehicles and operators experienced in transporting students with additional needs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, trained drivers, and appropriate supervision support where required. Tell us what your students need and we will match accordingly.
Most brokers compare prices and pass your booking to an operator. Groupbus coordinates your transport end to end. We plan your route, match you to a vetted operator, brief the driver, and stay accountable through delivery. If something changes on the day, your coordinator handles it. You are not left chasing an operator who does not pick up.
Pricing depends on the vehicle type, journey distance, timings, and operator availability. Once we understand your requirements, we provide a clear, upfront quote with no hidden costs. Parking, tolls, and waiting time are included so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. We provide live tracking links so you can see exactly where your vehicle is throughout your journey. Your coordinator also monitors the vehicle internally and will update you if anything changes.
We operate across the UK and Ireland, covering London, major cities, airports, event venues, universities, and tourist destinations. If your transport requirement is outside these areas, just ask. We can usually support it through our operator network.
We have access to everything from 8-seat minibuses to 81-seat double decker coaches, including executive and wheelchair-accessible options. Your coordinator will match the right vehicle type and size to your group and route.
Yes. We regularly handle urgent and last-minute bookings. Our team sources suitable vehicles through the operator network, plans the timings, and coordinates the service so your people can move safely and on time.
Yes. For active journeys, our team provides 24/7 operational support including live updates, issue resolution, and direct communication with operators. You always have someone to speak to while travel is in progress.
Yes. We source accessible coaches and minibuses, including vehicles with wheelchair lifts, ramps, and dedicated spaces. If your group has specific mobility requirements, we match you with suitable operators from our network.
Most bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 28 days before travel. After that, charges may apply depending on the notice period. We always outline cancellation terms clearly before you confirm a booking.