Routemaster London Bus

Vehicle Ref 3

Double Decker Red Routemaster Bus parked in the street of London

About this vehicle:

One of the most widely recognised vehicles the world over, the AEC Routemaster is a timeless icon. It has as much London pedigree as Big Ben or The Houses of Parliament.  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. ! This beautifully restored Routemaster wedding bus is available to hire for your special day.

 

For weddings, the Routemaster offers a unique blend of nostalgia and style. This bus has been meticulously preserved and updated, making it 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 London and the home counties, this charming vintage bus ensures a memorable and picturesque journey on your special day. This old Red Bus can often be seen at some popular registry office in London

 

If you'd like to play music in this bus it is equipped with a Bluetooth sound system. 

 

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:

London Transport Red / Check Blue

Total Number of Seats:

72 Passengers (+ Chauffeur)

Chauffeur's Attire:

Smart Shirt, Tie & Jacket

Children & Babies:

Babies & Children

Number of Passenger Seats:

0 Front , 72 Rear

Passenger Seat Belts Fitted:

0 Front , 0 Rear

Vehicle's Year:

1961

Vehicle Local Area:

Kensington & Chelsea, London

Vehicle Make:

Routemaster

Vehicle Operating Area

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

Verified Reviews from Past Clients

We were very happy with the whole process from start to finish as it was very efficient. Everyone was so polite and everything was on time. The vehicles were of high quality. We highly recommend.
From Kevin Hill
12-09-2025

We were very happy with the whole process from start to finish as it was very efficient. Everyone was so polite and everything was on time. The vehicles were of high quality. We highly recommend.

We were very happy with the whole process from start to finish as it was very efficient. Everyone was so polite and everything was on time. The vehicles were of high quality. We highly recommend.
From Kevin Hill
12-09-2025

We were very happy with the whole process from start to finish as it was very efficient. Everyone was so polite and everything was on time. The vehicles were of high quality. We highly recommend.

We booked our wedding routemaster bus through premier. The booking process was smooth and the price was good compared to other companies that we researched. Our driver (Steve) and his team on the day were amazing, very professional and went above and beyond. I cannot fault the actual team who provided the bus. 
From Izzy
28-08-2025

We booked our wedding routemaster bus through premier. The booking process was smooth and the price was good compared to other companies that we researched. Our driver (Steve) and his team on the day were amazing, very professional and went above and beyond. I cannot fault the actual team who provided the bus. 

We hired our wedding car through Adrian and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The car was beautiful and absolutely spotless.Adrian was accommodating, kind and easy to chat with which made the journey feel even more special.Thank you, Adrian! Ella and Matthew
From Ella and Matthew
23-08-2025

We hired our wedding car through Adrian and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The car was beautiful and absolutely spotless.

Adrian was accommodating, kind and easy to chat with which made the journey feel even more special.

Thank you, Adrian! Ella and Matthew

Amazing service and experience with Premier Carriage but also John on the day! The car was exactly what we wanted and John was a calming force on the day that is just what you need in the whirlwind of weddings! Would highly recommend.
From Georgia Carroll
06-09-2025

Amazing service and experience with Premier Carriage but also John on the day! The car was exactly what we wanted and John was a calming force on the day that is just what you need in the whirlwind of weddings! Would highly recommend.

Both Didier and Peter were great to work with. The details were clarified with Didier and once passed to Peter, we had 2 phone calls ahead of the wedding to ensure everything was correct. Peter arrived promptly to pick the Bride up prior to the ceremony and was happy to take a slightly longer route to fit our timings better. The car was lovely and we had a great chat with Peter on the way to our reception, he was very friendly. Everything ran smoothly, we would 100% recommend to friends and family. The car was a big talking point for the rest of the day, and still now!
From Bethany Mugleston
07-09-2025

Both Didier and Peter were great to work with. The details were clarified with Didier and once passed to Peter, we had 2 phone calls ahead of the wedding to ensure everything was correct. Peter arrived promptly to pick the Bride up prior to the ceremony and was happy to take a slightly longer route to fit our timings better. The car was lovely and we had a great chat with Peter on the way to our reception, he was very friendly. Everything ran smoothly, we would 100% recommend to friends and family. The car was a big talking point for the rest of the day, and still now!

Excellent service. Came on time and the car was immaculate. Unfortunately the weather wasnt on our side and we couldn't take any photos with the car. I would highly recommend Premier Carriage for a wedding car hire.
From Dhanish Seedhar
19-07-2025

Excellent service. Came on time and the car was immaculate. Unfortunately the weather wasnt on our side and we couldn't take any photos with the car. I would highly recommend Premier Carriage for a wedding car hire.

All worked like a dream - prompt arrival - very accommodating - the car looked amazing. Kay - the driver - was a delight and exceeded expectations by sending some additional pictures he had taken.Thank you.
From Peter Boddy
06-09-2025

All worked like a dream - prompt arrival - very accommodating - the car looked amazing. Kay - the driver - was a delight and exceeded expectations by sending some additional pictures he had taken.Thank you.

David, supported by his wife provided us not only with an enjoyable drive from the church to our reception but also excellent photos of our first moments as husband and wife. David also kindly stayed to give numerous rides to our friends and family along with fantastic photos of them in the process too!
From Anastasia Dmytruk
06-09-2025

David, supported by his wife provided us not only with an enjoyable drive from the church to our reception but also excellent photos of our first moments as husband and wife. David also kindly stayed to give numerous rides to our friends and family along with fantastic photos of them in the process too!

Our chauffeur was fantastic, really put us all at ease especially with a lot of morning wedding nerves. He was prompt and very professional, we loved being in the Rolls Royce. Thank you so much!
From Megan Ferguson
06-09-2025

Our chauffeur was fantastic, really put us all at ease especially with a lot of morning wedding nerves. He was prompt and very professional, we loved being in the Rolls Royce. Thank you so much!

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