Proximity Coach Travel is your trusted partner for local, regional, and national coach and minibus hire across the UK. Renowned for reliability, professionalism, and a passion for travel, we deliver first-class transport solutions for every type of journey.
Kath swapped the classroom for the boardroom in 2025, leaving the teaching profession after 20-years in a local primary school.
Spearheading our strategy in the education sector, Kath plays a key role in working with the many schools, colleges, universities, language schools and Tour Operators that Proximity Coach Travel deals with daily.
Kath is hands on across every function of the business, particularly with risk assessments, safeguarding, policy management and compliance with our vetted supply chain.
Matt Hanson
The Coach Wizard
Matt is the industry ‘Coach Wizard’ and has made a career out of studying the market, delivering the right price to the customer, and fulfilling requirements through his extensive supply chain.
Unsurprisingly, Matt oversees the commercial and procurement arms of the business working tirelessly to build Proximity’s reputation.
A regular speaker on the education circuit, Matt is also available for bespoke and niche services which can be found on our dedicated ‘Coach Wizard’ page.
Astrid Dillon-Whitehouse
Reservations Manager
From the moment you book with Proximity Coach Travel, Astrid will personally oversee your booking, to ensure that everything is as you require it and then ensure its delivered.
Kind, patient and professional, our many Trustpilot reviews point to the exceptional service that Astrid offers, and this is not lost on the co-founders, Matt and Kath. Astrid joined the Proximity journey as a part-time member of the team, through a temp agency. She goes into 2026 as a full-time member of the team, highly valued our dedicated pre-departure specialist.
Lee-Ann Berry
Sales Support
Lee-Ann hails from South Africa where she spent many years in the steel industry, covering a range of roles but primarily in sales. She brings great professionalism, organisation and personality to Proximity Coach Travel and is central to the customer relationship both in the booking process and the post-departure communications.
Lee-Ann is new to the Proximity team from January 2026.
Jackie Brennand
Finance
Jackie has many years of experience in running her own business and works with Proximity on a part-time basis. She looks after our purchase ledger and credit control functions.
Experienced UK Coach and Minibus Hire Company
With over 30 years of experience in the passenger transport industry, Proximity Coach Travel has become one of the UK’s leading ground transportation management companies. Driven by strong family values and a commitment to exceptional customer service, we take pride in offering safe, efficient, and sustainable travel solutions for clients nationwide.
From corporate events and airport transfers to private group travel, school trips, and national tours, we provide tailored transport solutions to suit every requirement. Our proven track record and long-standing partnerships make us the preferred choice for private travellers, businesses, and global brands alike.
Complete UK Coach Travel & Transport Management Solutions
At Proximity Coach Travel, we deliver a comprehensive in-house transport management service that covers every corner of the UK. Our trusted network of over 500 fully vetted supply partners – from local operators to national fleets – ensures the right vehicle and service for every journey.
By carefully matching each movement with the ideal provider, we guarantee a journey defined by comfort, reliability, and precision. Whether you need executive minibus hire, coach hire for group travel, or large-scale corporate transport logistics, our experienced team makes travel simple, seamless, and stress-free.
Dependable service you can trust, every journey, every time.
Compliance & Safety
Fully licensed, insured, and safety-checked vehicles and drivers.
Bespoke Solutions
Tailored coach and minibus hire for groups, events, and businesses.
Round-the-Clock Support
24/7 service for bookings, changes, and customer assistance.
Competitive £
Quality travel solutions designed to suit every budget.
Who We Serve
Our customers include private travellers, schools, corporate clients, and global brands.
Whether it’s an airport transfer, a corporate event, or a domestic or European tour, we provide safe, comfortable, and sustainable group transport tailored to your needs.
Our passion is moving you and your precious cargo!
Our Values
Ambition
Constantly striving to improve and be innovative in everything we do.
Excellence
Setting the highest standards in service, safety, and professionalism.
Care
Putting our customers, partners, and people first — every time.
Integrity
Acting with honesty and transparency in every interaction.
Our Promise
At Proximity Coach Travel, we believe great journeys start with trust. Every booking, route, and passenger matters — and we go the extra mile to ensure comfort, safety, and peace of mind from start to finish.
