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title: "Coach companies in Derbyshire"
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# Coach companies in Derbyshire

> Check a coach or bus company's PSV licence before you book: 52 operators in Derbyshire, 1,100 vehicles authorised, fleet sizes, status.

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).

Coach and bus operators · England

Every bus and coach operator licence (PSV) in the DVSA file dated 7 October 2026 with an operating centre in Derbyshire: fleet size, licence type, earned recognition and Companies House status for each company.

Check a coach or bus company’s PSV licence before you book: **52** companies and organisations hold a PSV operator licence with an operating centre in Derbyshire, plus 29 sole traders and partnerships. The largest fleet is Trent Motor Traction Company Limited(The), authorised for 190 vehicles.

- **Coach and bus companies:** 52
- **PSV licences:** 82
- **Vehicles on these licences:** 1,100
- **Standard licences:** 69

## Coach and bus companies in Derbyshire

Companies and organisations with a PSV operator licence and an operating centre in Derbyshire, largest fleet first. The vehicle count is the whole licence’s authorisation; “sites here” counts its operating centres in Derbyshire. Company status comes from the Companies House register.

| # | Operator | Sites here | Vehicles | Checks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Trent Motor Traction Company Limited(The)](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/trent-motor-traction-company-limited-the-00131912) Standard National · 00131912 | 4 | 190 | Active |
| 2 | [The Yorkshire Traction Co Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/the-yorkshire-traction-co-ltd-02065401) Standard National · 02065401 | 1 | 130 | Earned recognition Active |
| 3 | [Arriva Midlands Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/arriva-midlands-ltd-02141078) Standard National · 02141078 | 1 | 100 | Earned recognition Active |
| 4 | [Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Traction Company Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0004218) Standard National · 02070429 | 2 | 70 | Active |
| 5 | [Eric W.Bowers Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001086) Standard National · 00548351 | 3 | 50 | Active |
| 6 | [Andrews of Tideswell Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/andrews-of-tideswell-ltd-01781097) Standard International · 01781097 | 1 | 40 | Active |
| 7 | [Coopers Tours Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pb0003076) Standard International · 03282132 | 1 | 30 | Active |
| 8 | [The Midland General Omnibus Company Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/the-midland-general-omnibus-company-ltd-02014103) Standard National · 02014103 | 1 | 24 | Active |
| 9 | [Little Transport Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0004853) Standard International · 03576461 | 1 | 23 | Active |
| 10 | [Barton Buses Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/barton-buses-limited-02347412) Standard National · 02347412 | 1 | 21 | Active |
| 11 | [K V & G L Slack Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0003242) Standard International · 01473574 | 1 | 21 | Active |
| 12 | [Ashbourne Community Transport](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/ashbourne-community-transport-05329004) Standard International · 05329004 | 3 | 20 | Active |
| 13 | [Harpurs Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1019835) Standard National · 04670938 | 1 | 19 | Active |
| 14 | [The Taxi Centre (Derbyshire) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1145839) Standard National · 05746450 | 1 | 17 | Active |
| 15 | [Central Travel (Woodville) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0003522) Standard National · 01467049 | 1 | 16 | Active |
| 16 | [Vikingcoaches.Com Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0004779) Standard International · 02772872 | 1 | 16 | Active |
| 17 | [Freedom Travel North Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1063546) Standard International · 05833496 | 1 | 14 | Active |
| 18 | [Glovers Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0003376) Standard International · 01808307 | 1 | 13 | Active |
| 19 | [Ashley Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0005285) Standard International · 03258009 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 20 | [Central Connect Transport Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/central-connect-transport-limited-09964786) Standard International · 09964786 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 21 | [Hawkes Tours (Derby) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1117162) Standard International · 08258187 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 22 | [Dw Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2037891) Standard National · 12766292 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 23 | [Naylors Transport Group Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2041883) Standard International · 06844354 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 24 | [Colt UK Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1116458) Standard International · 08118184 | 1 | 8 | Active |
| 25 | [Djp Driving Services Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2073122) Standard International · 09957881 | 1 | 8 | Active |
| 26 | [Tm Private Hire Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2038880) Standard National · 07532742 | 1 | 8 | Active |
| 27 | [Warringtons Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pd2086731) Standard National · 06020578 | 1 | 8 | Active |
| 28 | [Albatross Cars Derby Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2061473) Standard National · 10935374 | 2 | 7 | Active |
| 29 | [Shaws Taxis Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1025066) Standard National · 04302157 | 1 | 7 | Active |
| 30 | [Albatross Bus & Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2083149) Standard International · 15016855 | 2 | 6 | Active |
| 31 | [Clair Owen Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1138833) Standard International · 09578211 | 2 | 6 | Active |
| 32 | [Linburg Touring (Sales) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1105507) Standard International · 05163256 | 1 | 6 | Active |
| 33 | [Duckmanton Minibus Hire Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1018374) Standard National · 04148500 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 34 | [Evolve Bus & Coach Ltd.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2030765) Standard National · 07034772 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 35 | [Senad Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1025112) Standard National · 01176549 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 36 | [Derby Transport (M.A) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2044487) Standard National · 13129555 | 2 | 4 | Active |
| 37 | [Executive Transport Solutions Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2089729) Standard International · 14522900 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 38 | [Ahs Cars Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2083689) Standard International · 12635883 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 39 | [Fulwood Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1146617) Standard International · 08598869 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 40 | [Oker Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2001249) Standard International · 10524855 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 41 | [Bentleys Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2087894) Standard International · 16771516 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 42 | [Crosslow Lane Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2066996) Standard National · 13993198 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 43 | [Dovelin Cars Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1101860) Restricted · 07241288 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 44 | [Eugene Minibus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2050891) Standard International · 13723853 | 2 | 2 | Active |
| 45 | [Jimmys Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2067169) Standard International · 12020048 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 46 | [Lost Earth Adventures Ltd.](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2031417) Restricted · 07455734 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 47 | [Onyx Platinum Transport Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2071325) Standard International · 15193907 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 48 | [Vista by Coach Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2076647) Standard International · 15892753 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 49 | [A1LESTREE Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1140060) Restricted · 08545074 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 50 | [Derbion Transport Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2088910) Standard International · 14180606 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 51 | [Fast Lane Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2081113) Standard International · 15543235 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 52 | [Sheffield Bus & Truck Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2083352) Standard National · 09225259 | 1 | 1 | Active |

Plus 29 PSV licences for sole traders and partnerships: counted, not named.

## Where they are based

Operating-centre towns in Derbyshire with a company PSV licence (number = company licences). Towns with at least 8 have their own page.

- [Derby 20](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/derbyshire/derby)
- [Chesterfield 8](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/derbyshire/chesterfield)
- Ashbourne 6
- Alfreton 3
- Buxton 3
- High Peak 3
- Sheffield 3
- Ilkeston 2
- Matlock 2
- Swadlincote 2
- Bakewell 1
- Belper 1
- Brassington 1
- Chapel-en-le-Frith 1
- Clay Cross 1
- Eaton 1
- Hope Valley 1

## Postcode districts

Company PSV licences by postcode district, Derbyshire

1. Postcode district DE24: 9 company licences
2. Postcode district DE6: 6 company licences
3. Postcode district DE1: 6 company licences
4. Postcode district SK17: 4 company licences
5. Postcode district DE55: 3 company licences
6. Postcode district DE23: 3 company licences
7. Postcode district DE4: 3 company licences
8. Postcode district S21: 3 company licences
9. Postcode district S45: 3 company licences
10. Postcode district S44: 2 company licences

## Licence types and fleet sizes

55% of the 82 PSV licences here authorise five vehicles or fewer; the median is 5. A restricted PSV licence covers two vehicles at most, and 9 to 16 seat vehicles only outside a passenger transport business: a full-size coach firm needs a standard licence.

PSV licences in Derbyshire by type

- Standard National PSV **36** 44%
- Standard International PSV **33** 40%
- Restricted PSV **13** 16%

PSV licences in Derbyshire by vehicles authorised

1. 1 vehicles: 10 licences
2. 2 vehicles: 21 licences
3. 3–5 vehicles: 14 licences
4. 6–10 vehicles: 13 licences
5. 11–25 vehicles: 17 licences
6. 26–50 vehicles: 3 licences
7. 51–100 vehicles: 2 licences
8. 100+ vehicles: 2 licences

## Before you book a coach in Derbyshire

Anyone who runs a vehicle for hire or reward that can carry 9 or more passengers needs a PSV operator licence (GOV.UK). Ask the company for its licence number, open its page here and check that the licence is valid and that the vehicles you need fit its authorisation.

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- [Coach companies in West Midlands 177](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/west-midlands)
- [Hauliers in Derbyshire](https://haulierscope.co.uk/hauliers/derbyshire)
- [All counties](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators)

## 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)

Guides

- [How to check a PSV operator licence](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/psv-operator-licence-check)
- [Types of operator licence](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/operator-licence-types)
- [What curtailed, suspended and revoked mean](https://haulierscope.co.uk/guides/curtailed-suspended-revoked)

DVSA file 7 Oct 2026 Source: DVSA operator licence data, file dated 7 October 2026, read 8 October 2026. We last checked DVSA for a newer file on 8 October 2026. [How we read it](https://haulierscope.co.uk/methodology)

Contains public sector information licensed under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).

Company status: Companies House register. Contains Companies House data. County lookup: ONS Postcode Directory (August 2026). Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026.

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