One group vehicle or separate cars: planning your journey

Group travel advice

For a group outing, choosing between a coach or minibus and separate cars depends on how the group wants to travel. A shared vehicle creates one transport plan for the people using it. Separate cars may suit travellers who need different routes, personal stops or independent return arrangements.

Compare the actual journeys

Start with the collection locations and destination. Can the group use a common meeting point, or are several collections needed? Will everyone return together, or do some people need to leave at different times?

These questions help identify what you would need from a shared vehicle. Include any extra collection or drop-off points in a quote request so the proposed journey reflects the group’s plans. Do not assume additional stops can simply be added on the day.

Look beyond the passenger total

Count every adult and child travelling, then describe the bags and equipment the group will bring. If different people use the outward and return journeys, provide an exact passenger number for each journey.

Advanced Travel offers a 16-seat minibus category and coaches with 28, 49, 53, 57 and 61 seats. The team assesses your requirements before confirming arrangements; larger groups can request multiple-coach quotes.

If you are comparing costs, use a quotation for the actual shared journey alongside the costs you expect for the separate-car option. The result depends on your particular plans, so there is no fixed saving to assume.

Choose the arrangement that fits the group

A shared journey still needs an organiser to communicate the confirmed collection details. Agree who will handle the enquiry and keep track of changes.