Bus Hire Services in Ireland
Coach Hire for Schools
Trusted Coach Hire for Schools
Teachers, parents and students across Ireland rely on us for dependable, well managed coach hire for schools that puts safety, punctuality and communication first. With more than thirty years of experience, we understand the responsibility that comes with transporting students and we work closely with principals, teachers and school boards to deliver a service they can trust.
From daily school contracts to educational tours and sports travel, every journey is supported by vetted drivers, compliant vehicles and a dedicated operations team that keeps everything running smoothly.
Experienced Local Drivers
Local drivers with strong route knowledge.
Vehicles for Every Group
Buses from 14 seaters to 84 seaters.
Nationwide Coverage
Travel anywhere in Ireland & UK.
Comfortable, Safe Coaches for Students
Through our school transport partners, we offer dependable coach hire for schools with vehicles suited to classes, year groups and clubs of every size. Coaches are available in standard or executive configurations, giving you the flexibility to choose the level of comfort required for your trip.
From day-to-day school runs to educational visits and sports events, we ensure every group travels safely, comfortably and on time.
14 Seat Minibuses
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
16 Seat Minibuses
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
30 Seat Minibuses
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
50 Seat Coaches
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
70 Seat Coaches
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
80 Seat Double Deckers
Bus Options
6+ Years Old
Baggage
Less than 6 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Baggage
Less than 3 Years Old
Aircon
WiFi
Adjustable Seats
Toilets
Phone Charging
Baggage
Ireland's largest bus network
Why Schools Trust Marathon Coach Hire
Finding the right coach for your class or school group should be straightforward. With Marathon Coach Hire, you get access to safe, vetted drivers and the most suitable vehicle for your journey through our nationwide network of trusted school transport operators.
With more than 30 years of experience supporting schools and colleges, and over two million passengers carried, we provide reliable, flexible coach hire for schools for groups of every size.
Network of more than 40 licensed, vetted operators
Access to a fleet of 500+ buses across Ireland & UK
Over 2 million passengers carried in 30 years
250,000+ concert passengers in the last two years
Out-of-hours support for jobs outside office hours
100% response rate on all emails
Our Safety and Compliance Standards
Safety sits at the centre of every school journey we coordinate. All vehicles provided through our operator network meet strict regulatory standards and are driven by fully qualified, Garda-vetted professionals. This ensures our coach hire for schools service is safe, reliable and fully compliant with the requirements of principals, teachers and school boards.
With rigorous vehicle checks, CPC-qualified drivers and clear safeguarding procedures, we provide peace of mind for everything from daily school runs to tours, matches and educational trips.
Fully Insured Vehicles
Every vehicle operates under full commercial insurance, covering passengers, drivers and third-party liability in line with national transport regulations and industry requirements.
NTA Compliant Operations
All operators hold the required National Transport Authority licences for passenger transport and vehicles undergo regular inspections to ensure compliance.
CPC Qualified Drivers
Each bus is driven by a CPC-qualified professional. The Driver CPC certification ensures high standards of safety, road awareness and professional driving competence.
Ireland's largest bus network
How It Works
Our model is built on strong partnerships. By working closely with over 40 fully licensed coach operators across Ireland and the UK, we match you with the most suitable vehicle at the best value. You get all the benefits of a large national fleet without the limitations of a single operator.
01
Contact Us
Share your journey details through our quick form or by email. Tell us your pick-up point, destination, group size, preferred times and vehicle type.
02
We Find the Best Option
We check availability across our nationwide operator network and select the most suitable vehicle for your trip based on value, comfort and scheduling.
03
Receive Your Quote
We send a clear, straightforward quote with no hidden additions. Once you are ready to go ahead, we confirm your booking, allocate your vehicle and send all final details.
Start Your School Coach Hire Booking Today
Hiring a school coach should be simple and stress free. We build every trip around your timetable, supervision needs and destination plans. Our coordinators will advise on road timings, safe pick-up points and the best routes so your school bus hire runs smoothly from start to finish.