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title: "Coach companies in Lancashire"
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# Coach companies in Lancashire

> Check a coach or bus company's PSV licence before you book: 101 operators in Lancashire, 2,915 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 Lancashire: 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: **101** companies and organisations hold a PSV operator licence with an operating centre in Lancashire, plus 54 sole traders and partnerships. The largest fleet is Stagecoach (North West) Limited, authorised for 500 vehicles.

- **Coach and bus companies:** 101
- **PSV licences:** 156
- **Vehicles on these licences:** 2,915
- **Standard licences:** 120

## Coach and bus companies in Lancashire

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

| # | Operator | Sites here | Vehicles | Checks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Stagecoach (North West) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0002407) Standard International · 00123665 | 4 | 500 | Earned recognition Active |
| 2 | [Blackpool Transport Services Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001061) Standard National · 02003020 | 1 | 215 | Active |
| 3 | [Diamond Bus (North West) Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0004417) Standard National · 03037228 | 1 | 175 | Active |
| 4 | [Vision Bus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1134111) Standard National · 08982070 | 1 | 170 | Active |
| 5 | [Lancashire United Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0005248) Standard National · 02546070 | 1 | 145 | Active |
| 6 | [R S Tyrer Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1087927) Standard International · 06871598 | 2 | 140 | Active |
| 7 | [Holmeswood Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001439) Standard International · 00442384 | 3 | 130 | Active |
| 8 | [Preston Bus Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001777) Standard National · 02004022 | 1 | 130 | Active |
| 9 | [John Shaw and Son Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001870) Standard International · 01040704 | 2 | 125 | Active |
| 10 | [Burnley & Pendle Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0005249) Standard National · 01777430 | 1 | 120 | Active |
| 11 | [Rossendale Transport Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0001838) Standard National · 02004970 | 2 | 118 | Active |
| 12 | [Alfa Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0004213) Standard International · 03145729 | 2 | 65 | Earned recognition Active |
| 13 | [Moving People Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1082197) Standard International · 05621834 | 1 | 38 | Earned recognition Active |
| 14 | [Archway Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1117070) Standard National · 08206115 | 2 | 35 | Active |
| 15 | [Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1016989) Standard National · 04561162 | 1 | 31 | Active |
| 16 | [Andrew Wallbank Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2076947) Standard National · 04805400 | 1 | 30 | Active |
| 17 | [Avacab Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/avacab-ltd-03793258) Standard International · 03793258 | 1 | 30 | Active |
| 18 | [Redraw Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1147945) Standard International · 10011603 | 3 | 30 | Active |
| 19 | [Boomerang Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1089172) Standard National · 06860319 | 1 | 25 | Active |
| 20 | [Hodsons Coaches (Clitheroe) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1070592) Standard International · 04736138 | 1 | 25 | Active |
| 21 | [Mario Coach Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1134699) Standard International · 09146747 | 3 | 24 | Active |
| 22 | [Don Fraser Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2045539) Standard International · 12554042 | 1 | 20 | Active |
| 23 | [Scarisbrick Hall Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2053582) Standard National · 05904675 | 1 | 20 | Active |
| 24 | [C & S Coaches (Pendle) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1073268) Standard National · 04821995 | 1 | 18 | Active |
| 25 | [Sline Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2011897) Standard International · 11238765 | 2 | 18 | Active |
| 26 | [Walton's Coach Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1013320) Standard International · 04543693 | 1 | 17 | Active |
| 27 | [Geo Amey Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/geo-amey-limited-07556404) Standard National · 07556404 | 1 | 16 | Active |
| 28 | [Transporabus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1111037) Standard National · 07804276 | 1 | 16 | Active |
| 29 | [Redline Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1039706) Standard International · 04038404 | 1 | 15 | Active |
| 30 | [Transporabus North West Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1072820) Standard National · 06072889 | 1 | 15 | Active |
| 31 | [A1 Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1132563) Standard National · 09166933 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 32 | [Charlton Minicoaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1041491) Standard National · 04399288 | 2 | 12 | Active |
| 33 | [Millers Citax Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1041859) Standard National · 04969167 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 34 | [Red Rose Travel (Lancashire) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2092228) Standard International · 09170875 | 1 | 12 | Active |
| 35 | [Express Travel Nw Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2001962) Standard International · 10579747 | 1 | 11 | Active |
| 36 | [Andrew Wright Group Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2027705) Standard National · 12253344 | 2 | 10 | Active |
| 37 | [B & N Coaches Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1092340) Standard International · 06985957 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 38 | [Cranberry Coachways Corporate Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2006892) Standard International · 10733838 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 39 | [G - Line Holidays Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1102311) Standard International · 06255944 | 2 | 10 | Active |
| 40 | [Lancashire Bus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2014257) Standard International · 11333830 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 41 | [Rothbury Securities Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1124528) Standard International · 08013638 | 1 | 10 | Active |
| 42 | [Brethertons Gold Line Tours Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1030112) Standard International · 04693542 | 2 | 8 | Active |
| 43 | [Cambraco Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1131913) Standard National · 06477789 | 1 | 8 | Active |
| 44 | [Foreign Support](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2008855) Standard National · 07369590 | 3 | 7 | Active |
| 45 | [P & S Nelson Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/p-and-s-nelson-ltd-04899459) Standard National · 04899459 | 1 | 7 | Active |
| 46 | [Rawal Private Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/rawal-private-hire-ltd-09802300) Restricted · 09802300 | 2 | 6 | Active |
| 47 | [Cranberry Coachways Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1035988) Standard National · 05135239 | 1 | 6 | Active |
| 48 | [Luxury Travel Nw Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2060110) Standard National · 14118243 | 1 | 6 | Active |
| 49 | [Ashley Travel (Minibuses) Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1044108) Standard National · 04950470 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 50 | [B & J Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1034140) Standard International · 05057758 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 51 | [Blackburn Private Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0005137) Standard International · 03991570 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 52 | [Coach Hire Executive Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1033789) Standard National · 04508916 | 2 | 5 | Active |
| 53 | [Eden Private Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2071326) Standard National · 14665830 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 54 | [Hannah Coaches UK Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2000269) Standard National · 10488509 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 55 | [High Bee Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2033356) Standard National · 12564347 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 56 | [Kingdom Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2028838) Standard International · 12279800 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 57 | [Phantom Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1137244) Standard International · 09408441 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 58 | [Preston Pro Taxis Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2049209) Standard National · 12400982 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 59 | [Saunders of Preston Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2011613) Standard International · 09523240 | 1 | 5 | Active |
| 60 | [Access Further Education Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/access-further-education-limited-02749258) Standard National · 02749258 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 61 | [Alpha Buses and Coaches Nw Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2069139) Standard National · 15167745 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 62 | [Coopers Taxis Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1141049) Standard National · 08920033 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 63 | [Nw Pro Cars Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2092505) Standard International · 14928430 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 64 | [Orrells Coach Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2022859) Standard International · 11827809 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 65 | [Shane Raymond Nuttall Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2051476) Standard International · 07273772 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 66 | [Skipton & Craven Taxis Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2075658) Standard National · 15859274 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 67 | [Tulip Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2000788) Standard International · 10469009 | 1 | 4 | Active |
| 68 | [Bon Voyage Executive Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2082637) Standard National · 14768715 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 69 | [Dnd Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2071484) Standard National · 15037484 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 70 | [Dreamline Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc0003622) Standard International · 02828388 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 71 | [Link Travel 24 7 Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2070331) Standard International · 14182282 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 72 | [School Coach Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1125587) Standard National · 08717817 | 1 | 3 | Active |
| 73 | [Corporate Cars Hyndburn Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2080697) Restricted · 14341143 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 74 | [Drive Vip Cars Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2088037) Standard National · 16424388 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 75 | [Ep Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2072906) Standard International · 15405564 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 76 | [Fghsecurity Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2056632) Standard International · 04713843 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 77 | [Fylde Coast Minibuses Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2090282) Standard National · 17038470 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 78 | [Grey Line Motor Services Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2057380) Standard International · 13110336 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 79 | [Harveys Cars Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2005705) Restricted · 08657730 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 80 | [Hegarty Coach Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2003698) Standard National · 10411161 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 81 | [Lakeland Coaches Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2005924) Standard International · 04020443 | 2 | 2 | Active |
| 82 | [Luteaim Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/company/luteaim-ltd-02348611) Restricted · 02348611 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 83 | [North Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2005413) Standard National · 10811368 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 84 | [Ribble Valley Community Transport CIC](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1087474) Standard National · 06004211 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 85 | [Sonic Travel Group Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2082218) Standard International · 15168306 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 86 | [Together Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1100558) Standard National · 07397917 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 87 | [Ts Travels 1 Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2068810) Standard National · 14990526 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 88 | [Zoom Private Hire and Minibuses Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2086786) Restricted · 15690011 | 1 | 2 | Active |
| 89 | [9TH Ormskirk Scouts Group](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2071354) Restricted | 1 | 1 | — |
| 90 | [Accrington Travel Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2067704) Standard International · 14763932 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 91 | [Actua Transport Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2073296) Restricted · 09225899 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 92 | [Cmda Travel Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2093281) Restricted · 16783577 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 93 | [Comfy Tours Limited](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1131399) Standard National · 09014429 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 94 | [Davesbus Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2045158) Standard National · 13378156 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 95 | [Flight Connects Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2082368) Standard International · 16290429 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 96 | [Noble Minibus Hire Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2085403) Standard National · 16462707 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 97 | [Premier Transport Services Pvt Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2091354) Standard National · 14932678 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 98 | [Sv Travel&Transfers Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2072832) Standard National · 15546804 | 1 | 1 | Active |
| 99 | [Swanntours Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc2092337) Standard International · 17311431 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 100 | [The Blue Motors of Blackpool Ltd](https://haulierscope.co.uk/licence/pc1057805) Standard National · 05639133 | 1 | 1 | Active |

Plus 54 PSV licences for sole traders and partnerships: counted, not named.

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## Where they are based

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

- [Preston 19](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/lancashire/preston)
- [Blackburn 17](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/lancashire/blackburn)
- [Accrington 11](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/lancashire/accrington)
- [Blackpool 9](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/lancashire/blackpool)
- Burnley 7
- Ormskirk 7
- Skelmersdale 6
- Chorley 5
- Clitheroe 5
- Leyland 4
- Morecambe 4
- Nelson 3
- Bacup 2
- Lancaster 2
- Penwortham 2
- Rossendale 2
- Barnoldswick 1
- Carnforth 1
- Chatburn 1
- Clayton-le-Moors 1
- Colne 1
- Eccleston 1
- Fleetwood 1
- Freckleton 1
- Lytham St Annes 1
- Poulton-le-Fylde 1
- Thornton-Cleveleys 1

## Postcode districts

Company PSV licences by postcode district, Lancashire

1. Postcode district PR1: 13 company licences
2. Postcode district BB5: 12 company licences
3. Postcode district BB2: 7 company licences
4. Postcode district BB1: 7 company licences
5. Postcode district BB7: 6 company licences
6. Postcode district WN8: 6 company licences
7. Postcode district L40: 6 company licences
8. Postcode district FY4: 5 company licences
9. Postcode district PR3: 5 company licences
10. Postcode district LA3: 4 company licences

## Licence types and fleet sizes

67% of the 156 PSV licences here authorise five vehicles or fewer; the median is 3. 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 Lancashire by type

- Standard National PSV **69** 44%
- Standard International PSV **51** 33%
- Restricted PSV **36** 23%

PSV licences in Lancashire by vehicles authorised

1. 1 vehicles: 38 licences
2. 2 vehicles: 37 licences
3. 3–5 vehicles: 30 licences
4. 6–10 vehicles: 14 licences
5. 11–25 vehicles: 19 licences
6. 26–50 vehicles: 6 licences
7. 51–100 vehicles: 1 licences
8. 100+ vehicles: 11 licences

## Before you book a coach in Lancashire

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.

## Nearby

- [Coach companies in Greater Manchester 182](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/greater-manchester)
- [Coach companies in Merseyside 68](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/merseyside)
- [Coach companies in Cheshire 54](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/cheshire)
- [Coach companies in West Yorkshire 87](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/west-yorkshire)
- [Coach companies in Flintshire 15](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/flintshire)
- [Coach companies in Denbighshire 18](https://haulierscope.co.uk/coach-operators/denbighshire)
- [Hauliers in Lancashire](https://haulierscope.co.uk/hauliers/lancashire)
- [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 9 October 2026. We last checked DVSA for a newer file on 9 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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