London Routemaster Bus

Vehicle Ref 693

Red doubler decker London Routemaster Bus decorated with white ribbons across front parked ourside a wedding vue

About this vehicle:

The AEC Routemaster is a globally renowned symbol of London's rich heritage. First introduced in the 1950s, this classic double-decker bus became an integral part of the city’s public transport system, operating for over five decades. Its distinctive design and vibrant red colour have made it an iconic bus for wedding hire.

 

For weddings, the Routemaster offers a unique blend of nostalgia and style. These buses have been meticulously preserved and updated, making them perfect for transporting wedding guests in comfort and elegance. With an open rear platform for easy boarding, the Routemaster can seat 40 passengers on the upper deck and 32 on the lower deck, providing ample space for friends and family. Available for hire in Hertfordshire and nearby counties, this charming vintage bus ensures a memorable and picturesque journey on your special day.

 

Drinks service in this Routemaster bus:

 

You may serve refreshments on board the bus, however, please be aware the only glass permitted on board the bus is Champagne or Prosecco bottles as they are reinforced. All drinks must be served in either plastic or paper glasses, any other refreshments must either be in tins/cans or decantated into plastic containers. If you would like us to dispose of any rubbish for you after the hire, we can, however we do charge a disposal fee of £30.00 per black bag.

Features

Exterior / Interior Colours:

Red / Blue & Grey Brocade

Total Number of Seats:

72 Passengers (+ Chauffeur)

Chauffeur's Attire:

Smart Shirt, Tie & Jacket

Children & Babies:

Children (3+ years)

Number of Passenger Seats:

0 Front , 72 Rear

Passenger Seat Belts Fitted:

0 Front , 0 Rear

Vehicle's Year:

1966

Vehicle Local Area:

Usk, Monmouthshire

Vehicle Make:

Routemaster

Vehicle Operating Area

This London Routemaster Bus is available in and around the following places:

Verified Reviews from Past Clients

Daniel and his taxi were completely perfect! He arrived in plenty of time and was very patient while I was running around outside the flat! He was knowledgeable, polite and very calm. The taxi was exactly as pictured with beautiful ribbons and spotless inside. Thank you for offering such a brilliant service.
From Bethany Mill
05-04-2025

Daniel and his taxi were completely perfect! He arrived in plenty of time and was very patient while I was running around outside the flat! He was knowledgeable, polite and very calm. The taxi was exactly as pictured with beautiful ribbons and spotless inside. Thank you for offering such a brilliant service.

Car just right. Richard, was great. Seats were very comfortable and had lots of compliments front guest about how beautiful the car was. Highly recommend to anyone!
From Ian Richardson
19-04-2025

Car just right. Richard, was great. Seats were very comfortable and had lots of compliments front guest about how beautiful the car was. Highly recommend to anyone!

Absolutely top notch service Our chauffer was professional, curteous, knowledgeable and friendly. The car brought absolute class to the day and made it truly memorable. The car's condition was prestine and elegant. Thank you so much for your service. You really made our day special. I would highly recommend them.
From Aloisia Masundire
17-04-2025

Absolutely top notch service Our chauffer was professional, curteous, knowledgeable and friendly. The car brought absolute class to the day and made it truly memorable. The car's condition was prestine and elegant. Thank you so much for your service. You really made our day special. I would highly recommend them.

Fantastic driver thank you so much Kuldip, so polite and friendly!
From Ayse Ozcan
17-04-2025

Fantastic driver thank you so much Kuldip, so polite and friendly!

Zeeshan was hugely professional and reliable. A joy to have as part of the big day. Would definitely use again.
From Henrietta Welby-Everard
12-04-2025

Zeeshan was hugely professional and reliable. A joy to have as part of the big day. Would definitely use again.

From start to finish, these guys were amazing! We hired 2 x Routemaster buses for our transport to and from our venue for our annual company event, and our staff just adored them! They made such a big impact and kick started our day off perfectly! Not to mention, they were incredibly helpful when sorting the personalised signage for the front of each bus. Would definitely book again, and highly recommend!
From Jaz Taylor
11-04-2025

From start to finish, these guys were amazing! We hired 2 x Routemaster buses for our transport to and from our venue for our annual company event, and our staff just adored them! They made such a big impact and kick started our day off perfectly! Not to mention, they were incredibly helpful when sorting the personalised signage for the front of each bus. Would definitely book again, and highly recommend!

From start to finish, these guys were amazing! We hired 2 x Routemaster buses for our transport to and from our venue for our annual company event, and our staff just adored them! They made such a big impact and kick started our day off perfectly! Not to mention, they were incredibly helpful when sorting the personalised signage for the front of each bus. Would definitely book again, and highly recommend!
From Jaz Taylor
11-04-2025

From start to finish, these guys were amazing! We hired 2 x Routemaster buses for our transport to and from our venue for our annual company event, and our staff just adored them! They made such a big impact and kick started our day off perfectly! Not to mention, they were incredibly helpful when sorting the personalised signage for the front of each bus. Would definitely book again, and highly recommend!

Excellent service! Would recommend to anyone considering.
From Victoria Graves
11-04-2025

Excellent service! Would recommend to anyone considering.

Excellent service! Would recommend to anyone considering.
From Victoria Graves
11-04-2025

Excellent service! Would recommend to anyone considering.

The car arrived promptly 15minutes before the allotted time. The driver, Peter, was very professional and was very kind and understanding. He even let me direct him a longer route, down some country lanes, not just direct to the venue. I honestly had the best time ever. Thank you!
From Griff Allsopp
11-04-2025

The car arrived promptly 15minutes before the allotted time. The driver, Peter, was very professional and was very kind and understanding. He even let me direct him a longer route, down some country lanes, not just direct to the venue. I honestly had the best time ever. Thank you!

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