Staff shuttles
Morning and evening runs between stations, car parks and workplaces, including early and late shift patterns.
Our Services
Shuttle Services in London
Scheduled and recurring shuttles for staff, hotel guests, conferences and events, with vehicles allocated to match passenger numbers on each route.
Service Overview
Shuttle Services with Covent Group Travel
A shuttle is different from a one-off transfer: the same vehicle, or several, runs a route repeatedly to a timetable, picking people up and dropping them off as it goes. Covent Group Travel plans shuttle services for employers, hotels, venues and event organisers across London.
You tell us where people need to go, when, and roughly how many will travel on each run. The team then suggests a timetable, the number and size of vehicles, and a quote. Shuttles can run for a single day, a multi-day event or on a recurring basis.
SHUTTLE PLANNING
Repeating Routes for People on the Move
Shuttles make sense whenever a predictable flow of people needs to travel between the same points. An employer might need staff carried from a railway station to a site that public transport serves poorly. A hotel might want guests taken to and from an exhibition centre every half hour. A festival or conference organiser may need to move hundreds of attendees from car parks and hotels to the main entrance.
Rather than booking dozens of separate journeys, a shuttle combines them into one plan. Vehicle sizes can change through the day too – a coach at peak arrival times and a minibus during quieter hours – so capacity follows demand.
SHUTTLE TYPES
Shuttle Services We Can Arrange
Most of our shuttle enquiries fit one of the following patterns, and many combine two or more.
Hotel shuttles
Regular loops between a hotel and an airport, a venue or a business district.
Event transfers
Moving audiences between transport hubs, overflow parking and the event site at arrival and departure peaks.
Conference shuttles
Delegate loops between partner accommodation and venues such as ExCeL London or Olympia.
Group pickups
Collecting passengers from several agreed stops along a route and taking them to one destination.
Scheduled journeys
Fixed departure times published to passengers in advance, run for a day or a season.
VEHICLE ALLOCATION
Matching Vehicles to Passenger Numbers
Choosing shuttle vehicles is a balance between capacity and frequency. Two 16-seater minibuses running alternately can give a shorter wait than one larger coach, while a 37-seat coach clears a crowd after a conference session more quickly.
For low-volume runs, such as a few senior staff each morning, the V-Class is a practical option. Mid-sized flows suit the 24-seater midi coach, and the 32-seat coach covers busier routes. Share your expected numbers per run and the team will propose an allocation, which can be adjusted once you see how many people actually travel.
Suitable Vehicles
Vehicles for Shuttle Services
Choose a preferred vehicle in the booking form, or ask us to recommend one based on your passengers and luggage.
Luxury MPVs
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- Up to 7 passengers (to be confirmed)
- To be confirmed by our team
A spacious premium MPV for families, small groups, business passengers and luggage-conscious travellers, with seating and luggage confirmed for each journey.
Executive Minibuses
16-Seater Minibus
- 16 passenger seats
- To be confirmed by our team
A driven 16-seater minibus for private groups, airport transfers, corporate shuttles, events and excursions in and around London.
Executive Minibuses
24-Seater Minibus / Midi Coach
- 24 passenger seats
- To be confirmed by our team
A 24-seater minibus or midi coach for medium-sized groups who need more room than a minibus without moving up to a full-size coach.
Coaches
32-Seater Coach
- 32 passenger seats
- To be confirmed by our team
A 32-seater coach with driver for organised group travel, conferences, corporate movements and longer journeys from London.
Coaches
37-Seater Coach
- 37 passenger seats
- To be confirmed by our team
Our largest listed coach, a 37-seater with driver for larger groups, event travel, corporate movements and organised trips.
Representative photography. Seating, luggage suitability and availability are confirmed by our team with your quote.
SHUTTLE USERS
Organisations That Use Shuttle Services
Shuttle enquiries usually come from someone responsible for getting a large number of people to a place on time. Typical examples include:
Employers and site managers
Warehouses, studios, data centres and offices where staff need a link from the nearest station.
Hotels and serviced apartments
Properties offering guests a regular link to a venue or transport hub during a busy period.
Conference and exhibition organisers
Teams running multi-day shows that need delegates moved between hotels and halls.
Event producers
Organisers of sports, music and private events managing crowds arriving from several directions.
Universities and colleges
Institutions linking campuses, halls or open-day visitors with stations.
ADVANTAGES
Benefits of a Planned Shuttle
A well-planned shuttle takes pressure off both the organiser and the passengers.
Predictable timetable
Passengers know when the next departure is, reducing crowding and queries.
Flexible capacity
Vehicle sizes can be scaled up for peaks and down for quiet periods.
Fewer cars on site
Bringing people in together can ease pressure on limited parking at a venue or workplace.
Recurring without rebooking
Regular shuttles can be set up once and reviewed, rather than booked journey by journey.
SETTING UP A SHUTTLE
How to Request a Shuttle Service
Shuttles involve more variables than a single transfer, so we recommend emailing info@coventgroupttravel.co.uk or using the contact page with as much detail as you have. You can also start with the enquiry form or call +44 7494 643115.
- Routes and stops: each pickup and drop-off point, in order.
- Operating hours: first and last departure, and how often you would like vehicles to run.
- Passenger numbers: expected numbers at peak and quieter times.
- Dates: a one-off day, a set of event days, or a recurring weekly pattern.
- Site access: any restrictions on where vehicles can stop or wait.
The team will come back with a suggested timetable, vehicle plan and quote.
ROUTES & LOCATIONS
Shuttle Routes Across London
Shuttle routes often connect major transport hubs with venues and workplaces. Examples include links from Stratford station to sites in Stratford and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, loops between Canary Wharf hotels and ExCeL London, event runs around Wembley and Greenwich, and staff services across East London from our home area of Leyton.
Hotel and conference shuttles can also include airports, particularly London City and Heathrow. Routes elsewhere in London, such as Hammersmith near Olympia or Croydon, can be planned on request.
OPERATIONAL DETAILS
Practical Information for Shuttle Services
Stops: each stop should be somewhere a vehicle of the chosen size can pull in safely. The team may suggest alternatives where kerbside stopping is restricted, such as on red routes.
Frequency: how often a vehicle can return to the same stop depends on the route length and traffic. The team will advise a realistic interval rather than promise a fixed one.
Luggage: hotel and airport shuttles may carry cases, which reduces the seats available. Tell us if passengers will be travelling with bags.
Recurring requests: for long-running shuttles, passenger numbers can be reviewed periodically and the vehicle plan adjusted.
Coverage
Areas and Destinations
We plan shuttle services across London and to the capital's airports. Choose a location for local pickup information.
London areas
- Central London
- Westminster
- Kensington
- Chelsea
- Canary Wharf
- Greenwich
- Stratford
- Croydon
- Richmond
- Wembley
- Hammersmith
- Camden
- Leyton
Airports
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Shuttle Services FAQs
What is the difference between a shuttle and a transfer?
A transfer is a single journey, while a shuttle repeats a route several times to a timetable, often with multiple stops.
Can you run a staff shuttle every weekday?
Recurring requests are welcome. Share the route, times and expected passenger numbers and the team will confirm how it can be arranged.
Can a shuttle stop at several locations?
Yes. Shuttles can include multiple pickup and drop-off points. List each stop in order when you enquire.
How do you decide which vehicles to use?
Vehicles are allocated based on passenger numbers per run, route length and how often you would like departures. The team will propose a plan for you to review.
Can you provide a conference shuttle between hotels and a venue?
Yes. Conference shuttles linking accommodation with venues are a common request. Send the hotel list, venue and session times.
Can a shuttle run on a single event day only?
Yes. Shuttles can be arranged for one day, a few event days or an ongoing schedule.
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Corporate Travel
Executive cars, minibuses and coaches for companies moving directors, visiting staff and conference delegates around London, with repeat and account enquiries welcome.
Minibus Hire
A 16-seat minibus or 24-seat midi coach with a driver, for groups too big for a car but too small for a full coach, quoted per journey or for the day.
Coach Hire
Driven 32-seat and 37-seat coaches for large groups, from conference delegates and corporate events to airport arrivals, sightseeing tours and multi-stop itineraries.
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Share your pickup, destination, timings and passengers. We'll come back with a quotation and confirm vehicle availability.