For over 30 years, Orbit Coaches has been a trusted partner for schools across Leicester and the Midlands — providing safe, dependable and friendly coach transport for day trips, sports fixtures, residentials and daily shuttles.
As a family-run company, we understand how important safety, punctuality and professionalism are when transporting children and young people.
Trusted by Schools, Colleges & Youth Groups
We work closely with:
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- SEN provisions
- Sports teams
- Youth and community groups
Every booking is handled with care, attention to detail and clear communication from our office team.
Safety First, Always...
Safety is at the heart of our service. You can expect:
- Enhanced DBS-checked drivers
- Fully maintained vehicles serviced on-site in our Peckleton workshop
- 3-point seatbelts across the fleet
- Strict safety checks before every journey
- Experienced, calm drivers used to transporting children
- Reliable scheduling and careful route planning
We take safeguarding seriously, and schools trust us year after year.
FAQ's
Yes, every school trip driver is DBS-checked and trained for child and youth safety.
Absolutely, including drop-off and return travel at flexible times.
Yes, we can support long-term shuttles and contracted routes.
Perfect for All Types of Educational Travel
Our school transport services cover:
- Educational day trips
- Museum, gallery and cultural visits
- Sports fixtures and inter-school competitions
- Residential trips and outdoor activity centres
- Exam shuttles and end-of-year events
- Local school contracts and recurring journeys
We tailor each booking to suit your timetable and learning objectives.
Proud to Serve Schools Across the Midlands
We regularly support educational travel in:
Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Tamworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Market Harborough, Kettering, Corby, Rugby, Grantham, Peterborough, Northampton, Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford, Lutterworth and Burton.