Based in Cumbria, we offer vintage coach & bus hire for weddings & events throughout the Lake District, and the UK. Cumbria Classic Coaches Ltd is a small friendly family run business specialising in running classic vintage half-cab buses and coaches. We have a fleet of five single deckers, two double deck buses and a vintage car.
We operate three timetabled service routes, ALL YEAR from Kirkby Stephen to Barnard Castle and Brough to Kendal and seasonally from Kirkby Stephen to Hawes. Loved by tourists and locals alike, these are a great day out.
We operate three timetabled service routes, ALL YEAR from Kirkby Stephen to Barnard Castle and Brough to Kendal and seasonally from Kirkby Stephen to Hawes. Loved by tourists and locals alike, these are a great day out.
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We started Cumbria Classic Coaches mid summer 1998, with a 1934 Leyland Lion. However, the first coach we bought was a 1949 Commer Commando with a Scottish Aviation body, this coach is being restored at the moment. We have since acquired a considerable fleet (in vintage terms)!
When we started with the Leyland Lion we soon realised we would need a back up vehicle so we bought our first Leyland Tiger CWG 286, this came from the opposite end of the country from the Lion which came from Aberdeen, we had to traipse practically to Lands End for the Tiger.
When we started with the Leyland Lion we soon realised we would need a back up vehicle so we bought our first Leyland Tiger CWG 286, this came from the opposite end of the country from the Lion which came from Aberdeen, we had to traipse practically to Lands End for the Tiger.
We quote for all work on an individual basis to reflect the number and vehicles chosen, the itinerary for the event, distance from Ravenstonedale and time of year. We have done events as far away as St. Andrews, Kent and even Denmark. Please visit our contact page or email us now for your individual quotation.
Reviews (14)
Magdalena Brugier
Dec 27, 2021
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Ian Summerscales
Jul 09, 2021
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Ian Gale
Oct 25, 2020
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Nick Hill
Feb 18, 2020
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Sarah Robinson
Dec 10, 2019
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We used classic coaches for our wedding transport for both the wedding party and the guests - it really set the wedding reception of nicely! Everyone loved the trip to the venue - the driver was brilliant -… helped my mum with her wheelchair and sorted all our guests with drinks, I wasn’t expecting that touch I left booze for the guests to help themselves and he went out his way and looked after everyone - highly recommended!
Sinead Hayman
Aug 17, 2019
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I’d just like to say a massive thank you to Alison and the team! We got married at Eden Barn on Thursday, and hired a double decker to take our guests to the venue, and then to come back for the bridal party!
The first pick up arrived on time and without a hitch, the bus was beautifully decorated with silver ribbon and pastel flowers (exactly what… we’d asked for!) and our wedding guests LOVED it! The bus tickets were a lovely keepsake too!
On the first journey, the company realised one of the roads were closed and would need to take a diversion, but would not be able to drop
The first pick up arrived on time and without a hitch, the bus was beautifully decorated with silver ribbon and pastel flowers (exactly what… we’d asked for!) and our wedding guests LOVED it! The bus tickets were a lovely keepsake too!
On the first journey, the company realised one of the roads were closed and would need to take a diversion, but would not be able to drop
Andy K.
Aug 07, 2019
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We booked Cumbria Classic Coaches when the original company we booked with went bust. Cumbria Classic Coaches saved the day and went above and beyond. Excellent service from beginning to end. On the day they were fantastic with the guests and seem to really be enjoying the day themselves. We couldn't say thanks enough and would recommend to everyone. Thank you.
Emma Baird
Aug 02, 2019
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Grahame Benson
Jun 21, 2019
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Alison dug my daughter and 15 of her pals out of a major disaster when another classic coach minute let us down 48 hours from their booking.
Calm and relaxed, she dealt with everything that was needed for the booking to go ahead with my daughter and within 15 minutes a replacement service was booked and calmness ensued.
Booking was in Manchester… and she honoured the original price the girls paid. Some people could have been opportunistic and fleeced is here BUT not Alison....
Alison turned up in good time on the day in a splendid coach and the girls were delivered to their Prom in style
Calm and relaxed, she dealt with everything that was needed for the booking to go ahead with my daughter and within 15 minutes a replacement service was booked and calmness ensued.
Booking was in Manchester… and she honoured the original price the girls paid. Some people could have been opportunistic and fleeced is here BUT not Alison....
Alison turned up in good time on the day in a splendid coach and the girls were delivered to their Prom in style
Victoria Hummersone
Jun 02, 2019
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Alison Adams
Nov 28, 2018
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Kirsty MacKenzie Barker
Jul 04, 2018
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Jason Bell
Jul 08, 2017
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Nostalgia and charm, a serious may for anyone with a good few hours to spare and a desire to see the lakes. Despite being a private coach company operating old buses (we were on a 1955 bus), it's also providing a needed service for the surrounding area. So, instead of a Disney land drive, you get the real journey (scenic as a postcard) and meer the local people who know the area. Great day out.
Carol Wood
Jan 24, 2016
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