Leyland Atlantea Open Top

Step aboard a true British classic with this 1961 Leyland Atlantean “Sir Martin Frobisher” Open Top Double Decker Bus, a unique and memorable way to transport your wedding guests. Finished in elegant Cream and Burgundy, this beautifully preserved vintage bus offers a wonderful blend of nostalgia, character, and practicality for larger wedding parties.

Originally built in 1961, this historic Leyland Atlantean has been carefully maintained and converted with an open top upper deck, allowing passengers to enjoy panoramic views during the journey. It brings a relaxed and sociable atmosphere to wedding transport and is ideal for moving guests between ceremony and reception venues.

With seating for up to 75 passengers, the bus provides plenty of space for larger groups. The lower deck seats 31 passengers in comfortable traditional bus seating, while the open top upper deck accommodates 44 passengers, making it perfect for enjoying sunny wedding days and countryside views along the route. The open upper deck also creates fantastic photo opportunities and adds a real sense of occasion to the journey. Guests often enjoy the experience as much as the destination, chatting and celebrating together as they travel.

The bus retains its authentic vintage charm while being professionally maintained and operated by an experienced driver. Its distinctive design and historic character make the 1961 Leyland Atlantean open top double decker bus a fun, practical and memorable solution for transporting large groups of guests in true vintage style.

What happens in case of a rainy day?

As this is an open top double decker bus, the upper deck is perfect for sunny days and offers wonderful views during the journey. However, British weather can sometimes be unpredictable, so it is sensible to consider a backup plan.

For added peace of mind, a closed top double decker bus can be reserved in advance as a weather contingency for an additional £200. This ensures that if rain is forecast on the day, a covered bus can be provided instead so your guests remain comfortable during the journey.

If a backup vehicle has not been reserved in advance, a last minute change may still be possible depending on availability, although this cannot always be guaranteed.

Alternatively, if the ceremony and reception venues are located close to each other, the journey can be completed using the lower deck seating only, allowing guests to remain under cover while the bus completes two short trips if required. This flexible option works well when distances between venues are short.