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# Biggest coach and bus operators in West Midlands

> Top 50 coach and bus operators in the West Midlands traffic area ranked by vehicles authorised on their operator licences, DVSA data dated 7 Oct 2026.

Source: DVSA operator licence data, file dated 7 October 2026 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/2a67d1ee-8f1b-43a3-8bc6-e8772d162a3c/traffic-commissioners-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operator-licence-records).

Rankings · traffic area D

The 50 companies with the most vehicles authorised on PSV operator licences issued by the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, from the DVSA file dated 7 October 2026.

The biggest coach and bus operator in the West Midlands traffic area is [West Midlands Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/west-midlands-travel-limited-02652253), with **1,622** vehicles authorised on its PSV licences issued there. The top 10 hold 47% of the area’s 6,851 vehicles.

- **Number 1, vehicles:** 1,622
- **Top 10 share of the area:** 47%
- **Also in the national top 100:** 9
- **Companies in the area:** 319

## Top 10 in West Midlands

The 10 biggest coach and bus operators in West Midlands

1. [1. West Midlands Travel Limited (UK #2) **1,622** vehicles, 24%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/west-midlands-travel-limited-02652253)
2. [2. Diamond Bus Ltd (UK #57) **275** vehicles, 4%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001374)
3. [3. Midland Red (South) Limited (UK #29) **261** vehicles, 4%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/midland-red-south-limited-01556310)
4. [4. First Potteries Ltd (UK #72) **200** vehicles, 3%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000003)
5. [5. Arriva Midlands North Ltd (UK #73) **195** vehicles, 3%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000478)
6. [5. Hats Group Ltd (UK #18) **195** vehicles, 3%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/hats-group-ltd-03135655)
7. [7. A F J Limited (UK #89) **150** vehicles, 2%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1078773)
8. [8. Lakeside Coaches Limited **100** vehicles, 1%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/lakeside-coaches-limited-04370527)
9. [9. Green Destinations Ltd (UK #90) **99** vehicles, 1%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/green-destinations-ltd-08022705)
10. [10. Johnsons (Henley) Limited **95** vehicles, 1%](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000226)

## Top 50

Only licences issued in West Midlands count here, so a national group ranks by its West Midlands fleet. Share = share of all vehicles on PSV licences in the area.

| Rank | Company | Vehicles | Trailers | Licences | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [West Midlands Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/west-midlands-travel-limited-02652253) Company 02652253 | **1,622** | 0 | 1 | 24% |
| 2 | [Diamond Bus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001374) Company 02531054 | **275** | 0 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 3 | [Midland Red (South) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/midland-red-south-limited-01556310) Company 01556310 DVSA earned recognition | **261** | 0 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 4 | [First Potteries Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000003) Company 02291753 DVSA earned recognition | **200** | 0 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 5 | [Arriva Midlands North Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000478) Company 01556305 DVSA earned recognition | **195** | 0 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 5 | [Hats Group Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/hats-group-ltd-03135655) Company 03135655 | **195** | 0 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 7 | [A F J Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1078773) Company 05763677 | **150** | 0 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 8 | [Lakeside Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/lakeside-coaches-limited-04370527) Company 04370527 DVSA earned recognition | **100** | 0 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 9 | [Green Destinations Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/green-destinations-ltd-08022705) Company 08022705 DVSA earned recognition | **99** | 0 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 10 | [Johnsons (Henley) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000226) Company 00289846 | **95** | 0 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 11 | [First Midland Red Buses Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000480) Company 01556327 DVSA earned recognition | **85** | 0 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 12 | [Chaserider Buses Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2049888) Company 13309223 | **75** | 0 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 12 | [D & G Bus Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/d-and-g-bus-limited-06918592) Company 06918592 | **75** | 0 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 12 | [Prospect Coaches (West) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000643) Company 01785956 | **75** | 0 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 15 | [Diamond Bus (East Midlands) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1050801) Company 05504785 | **65** | 0 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 16 | [Sargeants Brothers Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001039) Company 02470523 | **64** | 0 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 17 | [Harry Shaw (Dm) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000355) Company 00660011 | **50** | 0 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 17 | [Leons Coach Travel (Stafford) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000247) Company 01398188 | **50** | 0 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 17 | [Ridleys Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1102382) Company 07375380 | **50** | 0 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 17 | [Silverline Landflight Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001760) Company 02960695 | **50** | 0 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 21 | [La Travel (Midlands) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2016974) Company 11528420 | **40** | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 21 | [Portrest Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000790) Company 01698062 | **40** | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 23 | [Going My Way Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1126532) Company 08575253 | **39** | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 23 | [T N S Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2009999) Company 10424550 | **39** | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 25 | [Minsterley Motors Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2042107) Company 13176328 | **38** | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 26 | [Yeomans Canyon Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000423) Company 02225073 | **36** | 0 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 27 | [Happy Days (Woodseaves) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000189) Company 01009740 | **35** | 0 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 28 | [Kevs Cars & Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1022055) Company 04546413 | **34** | 0 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 29 | [A T Brown (Coaches) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000059) Company 00683423 | **32** | 0 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 30 | [Attain Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001685) Company 03071159 | **30** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 30 | [B P Brown Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1098350) Company 07298312 | **30** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 30 | [North Birmingham Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1120708) Company 08199170 | **30** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 33 | [Prestons Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2039304) Company 13037203 | **28** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 34 | [Bennetts Travel (Cranberry) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001164) Company 02630285 | **27** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 34 | [Lms Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2037389) Company 12520890 | **27** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 36 | [County Cars 2003 Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1111734) Company 04615300 | **26** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Amans Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1146493) Company 08934696 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Astons Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1093425) Company 03932865 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Bcc Passenger Transport Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2044287) Company 13192273 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Godiva Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2009939) Company 11135216 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Travel Sos Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2006127) Company 10020284 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 37 | [Travelstar European Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1050418) Company 05521674 | **25** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 43 | [Copelands Tours (Stoke on Trent) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0000097) Company 01472032 | **24** | 0 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 44 | [Hills Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001719) Company 03566399 | **22** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 44 | [Longmynd Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1015642) Company 04589259 | **22** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 44 | [Travel Wood Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1081447) Company 05235760 | **22** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 44 | [Whittle Coach & Bus Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2000825) Company 09359513 | **22** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 48 | [Assist Vip Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd1143801) Company 09967267 | **20** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 48 | [Birmingham International Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd0001734) Company 01861889 | **20** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 48 | [Egans Coach Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2017325) Company 11489810 | **20** | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |

[Biggest coach and bus operators in the UK (Great Britain), top 100](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators)

## Other traffic areas

- [East of England](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/east-of-england)
- [London and the South East of England](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/london-and-the-south-east-of-england)
- [North East of England](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/north-east-of-england)
- [North West of England](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/north-west-of-england)
- [Scotland](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/scotland)
- [Wales](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/wales)
- [West of England](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/coach-and-bus-operators/west-of-england)

[All operator licences in West Midlands](https://haulierscope.co.uk/area/west-midlands) · [Biggest haulage companies in West Midlands](https://haulierscope.co.uk/biggest/haulage-companies/west-midlands)

## How we rank

From the DVSA operator licence file dated 7 October 2026. Each company is ranked by the vehicles authorised on its PSV operator licences issued in the West Midlands traffic area. “Authorised” is the most vehicles the Traffic Commissioner allows the company to run, not a count of vehicles on the road on one day.

One row is one legal entity with its Companies House number. Companies in the same group are ranked separately. Public bodies, charities and other organisations are left out, and sole traders and partnerships are never ranked by name. Earned recognition is DVSA’s list; the Companies House status is shown when it is not “active”.

## More data and tools

- [**Upcoming public inquiries** Traffic Commissioner public inquiries listed for companies, by traffic area.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/public-inquiries)
- [**Haulier insolvency watch** Licences held by companies in liquidation or administration.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/insolvency-watch)
- [**Companies House filing watch** Hauliers whose accounts are overdue at Companies House.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/filing-watch)
- [**Continuation dates by month** Which operator licences are due for continuation, and when.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/continuations)
- [**DVSA earned recognition list** Operators in DVSA's earned recognition scheme, by traffic area.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/earned-recognition)
- [**Data status** How old each source is and when we last checked it.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/status)
- [**Applications and Decisions by area** The latest weekly bulletin in each traffic area: new applications, objection deadlines, grants and refusals.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/applications-and-decisions)
- [**New operator licences granted** Every new goods and PSV licence granted, month by month, with the companies named.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/new-operator-licences)
- [**Licences revoked, surrendered or terminated** Licences the Traffic Commissioners list each month as revoked, surrendered or terminated, in their own wording.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licences-ended)

DVSA file 7 Oct 2026 Source: DVSA operator licence data, file dated 7 October 2026, read 9 October 2026. We last checked DVSA for a newer file on 9 October 2026. [How we read it](https://haulierscope.co.uk/methodology)

Company facts: Companies House register at 30 September 2026. Contains Companies House data. Earned recognition: DVSA’s list updated 1 October 2026.

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