Private Hire
Our coaches are available for Private Hire for any occasion, no matter the distance.
More about private hirearrow_outwardWho are Grindles Coaches?
Grindles Coaches is a family run business that has been successful for over 30 years in providing passenger transport. Our experience stretches back across more than 100 years, and now passing to the fifth generation of the Grindle family.
Situated in the picturesque Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, we are in a prime location to serve Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
We are specialists in group travel, experienced in providing comfortable and worry-free travel, including; Holidays, Private Coach Hire and Days Out, whether in the local area, UK or Europe. We also carry out many school contracts for a variety of local education establishments.
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Excursions
Enjoy a great day out with Grindles. We have something to please everybody.
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Planning a trip yourself means hours behind the wheel, motorway services, hotel car parks and a route to work out before you can relax. By the time you arrive you are already tired.
Coach holidays take all of that off your plate. You step on near home, settle into your seat and let someone else handle the driving, the route and the timings.
Why choose Grindles?
At Grindles Coaches, your safety, comfort and peace of mind are our priority. We operate a modern fleet of coaches ranging from 16 to 73 seats, available for private hire, all maintained to the highest standards and cleaned regularly to ensure every journey is safe, reliable and comfortable.
Our smartly uniformed drivers have extensive experience travelling throughout the UK and Europe. Every driver is Enhanced DBS checked and undergoes regular alcohol and drug testing, giving you complete confidence when travelling with us.
We’re also committed to greener travel. Over 80% of our coach fleet meets the latest Euro 6 emissions standard, making them fully ULEZ compliant and helping to reduce emissions for cleaner air.
Whether you’re organising a school trip, corporate event, wedding or private hire, our friendly office team is on hand to help plan your journey and provide a free, no-obligation quotation.
Wheelchair Accessible Coach Travel
At Grindles Coaches, we are committed to making travel accessible for everyone. With five wheelchair accessible coaches in our fleet, we offer safe, comfortable, and inclusive transport for passengers with a wide range of mobility needs.
Each of our wheelchair accessible coaches is equipped with modern accessibility features, allowing passengers to travel with ease, comfort, and confidence. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing a friendly, professional service, ensuring every journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, airport transfer, school journey, corporate event, or group excursion, you can rely on Grindles Coaches to deliver accessible, high-quality transport for every passenger.
Ultra Low Emissions
At Grindles Coaches, we are committed to operating an environmentally responsible fleet and helping to improve air quality. We are proud to say that over 80% of our coach fleet is now Euro 6 compliant, meeting the latest Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Clean Air Zone (CAZ) standards. This makes us one of the leading environmentally conscious coach operators in the Forest of Dean and the surrounding area.
With ULEZ covering all London boroughs and Clean Air Zones operating in cities including Bristol, Bath and Birmingham, choosing a Euro 6 compliant coach ensures penalty-free travel while helping to reduce emissions. Our ongoing investment in modern, low-emission vehicles means we can continue to offer reliable, competitive and environmentally friendly coach hire.
Coach travel is already one of the most sustainable forms of passenger transport, and by travelling with Grindles Coaches on our predominantly Euro 6 compliant fleet, you can further reduce your environmental impact while enjoying safe and comfortable travel.
Our History
Coaching is an industry that has been associated with the Grindle family for many years, over 90 in fact.
It all dates back to the mid 1920’s when Roy Grindle first introduced charabancs, although at least two generations of family had been involved in making deliveries by pony and trap before this time.
The company is still going strong using experience that has been passed through the generations.