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

Absolutely fantastic from the minute I was collected. Driver was chatty, supportive and fun. The car was everything we wanted. Beautiful car and fantastic service.
From Julie-anne Rose
28-06-2025

Absolutely fantastic from the minute I was collected. Driver was chatty, supportive and fun. The car was everything we wanted. Beautiful car and fantastic service.

Arrived early and provided excellent service
From Linda Lennox
28-06-2025

Arrived early and provided excellent service

The Cadillac was absolutely immaculately presented and he couldn't have been more helpful. The car was very popular with the guests and we are so pleased we picked this car for our wedding day.
From David Clements
28-06-2025

The Cadillac was absolutely immaculately presented and he couldn't have been more helpful. The car was very popular with the guests and we are so pleased we picked this car for our wedding day.

What a fabulous car and magnificent service - absolutely delighted can’t thank you enough for making this such a special day.
From Kevin Brookes
28-06-2025

What a fabulous car and magnificent service - absolutely delighted can’t thank you enough for making this such a special day.

Thank you so much to the organisers and also to our driver. He was on time, professional, smart, very friendly. We were so happy with the service :)
From Charlotte Gale
28-06-2025

Thank you so much to the organisers and also to our driver. He was on time, professional, smart, very friendly. We were so happy with the service :)

Not only is the car utterly stunning, Adrian’s attention to detail, care and enthusiasm for his client’s plans is wonderful. Communication and logistics planning was smooth and easy in the lead up to the wedding and on the day Adrian rolled with the changes, always with a smile on his face.  It was a pleasure to work with Adrian and hope to again.  Emma Frances Jacobsen. Founder & Owner. Wedding Planning & Venue Consultancy
From Emma
14-06-2025

Not only is the car utterly stunning, Adrian’s attention to detail, care and enthusiasm for his client’s plans is wonderful. Communication and logistics planning was smooth and easy in the lead up to the wedding and on the day Adrian rolled with the changes, always with a smile on his face. 

 

It was a pleasure to work with Adrian and hope to again. 

 

Emma Frances Jacobsen. Founder & Owner. Wedding Planning & Venue Consultancy

A huge and grateful ‘Thank you!!’ Having the RR Phantom was absolutely wonderful and made our daughter’s wedding day even more special! 🫶🏽. The service we received was excellent and the car… wow!! Gleaming, spacious, white, luxurious, beautiful, and beyond comfortable! Thanks guys 🌟
From Helen Merryweather
29-05-2025

A huge and grateful ‘Thank you!!’ Having the RR Phantom was absolutely wonderful and made our daughter’s wedding day even more special! 🫶🏽. The service we received was excellent and the car… wow!! Gleaming, spacious, white, luxurious, beautiful, and beyond comfortable! Thanks guys 🌟

The whole process was super easy, communication was great and the cars were stunning. At the start I didn’t think the cars were that important to me but WOW I’m so glad I picked these. The drivers were super friendly and eased my nerves straight away. Would highly recommend
From Stephanie Hull
21-06-2025

The whole process was super easy, communication was great and the cars were stunning. At the start I didn’t think the cars were that important to me but WOW I’m so glad I picked these. The drivers were super friendly and eased my nerves straight away. Would highly recommend

Perfect day with a perfect car for wedding travel. Graham was amazing with everything going above and beyond! Really appreciated and a great experience!
From Harri Gill
23-06-2025

Perfect day with a perfect car for wedding travel. Graham was amazing with everything going above and beyond! Really appreciated and a great experience!

Five stars isn't enough! Every bit of our interaction with Laleen from our first contact to wrapping up on our wedding day was so easy and effortless. Laleen arrived early, removing any stress or anxiety about hitting traffic or being late. He is such a special person and truly went the extra mile to create some magic moments for us that we will cherish forever! The car is every bit as magnificent as you'd expect! Can't recommend Laleen enough - just great!
From Sarah Stevens
22-06-2025

Five stars isn't enough! Every bit of our interaction with Laleen from our first contact to wrapping up on our wedding day was so easy and effortless. Laleen arrived early, removing any stress or anxiety about hitting traffic or being late. He is such a special person and truly went the extra mile to create some magic moments for us that we will cherish forever! The car is every bit as magnificent as you'd expect! Can't recommend Laleen enough - just great!

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