We offer a specialist service with our well maintained and unusual fleet.

Whether it's a special event when you have to move a large amount of passenger or perhaps a sentimental journey down Memory Lane on one of our vintage buses, we can help you! We also have open-tops for celebrations or promotional use. Our aim is to make your day or event as enjoyable as possible. With friendly, uniformed drivers make Ensignbus your first stop for bus hire whether it's for a one off occasion or an ongoing contract.

Through our sister company City Sightseeing, we are able to offer open top bus hire from most UK destinations.
 
MODERN DOUBLE DECKER BUSES
 
 
 
DOUBLE DECKER - SEATBELTED
   
We have a number of these smart, modern double deckers. These are capable of 60mph and are ideal for day trips.
Seating Capacity: 4 x 70 coach seats (43 upstairs & 27 downstairs)
2 x 78 bus seats (47 upstairs & 31 downstairs)
1 x 72 seats (43 up & 29 down)
Seatbelts: Yes
Features: Some feature a Radio/CD player & PA system
 
 
   
 
 
DOUBLE DECKER - NON SEATBELTED
   
We have one standard buses equipped for private hire work. This vehicle is ideal for groups who do not require seatbelts
Seating Capacity: 72 seats (43 upstairs & 29 downstairs)
Seatbelts: No
 
 
   
 
VINTAGE BUSES - (Please note: None of these are fitted with seatbelts)
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - RCL
   
The Routemaster is a London icon. Most served the capital for more than 50 years and are still as popular as ever. This bus is one of the special coach versions built in 1965 that used to operate Green Line express services to & from London. It has doors on the rear platform so only requires a driver. A superb treat for a Wedding, Birthday or Corporate event.
Seating Capacity: 69 seats (40 upstairs & 29 downstairs)
Features: PA system
 
 
   
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - RMC
   
The RMC (Route Master Coach) was designed as a higher specification Routemaster with doors at the rear and 'luxurious' (at the time) features including deeper seat cushions, fluorescent lighting, better suspension and luggage racks. A small number of these were built in 1962/3.

This vehicle has been refurbished recently and has one of the latest low emission engines. As this bus has doors at the rear, it can be one person operated.

A superb looking London bus for any event!
Seating Capacity: 57 seats (32 upstairs & 25 downstairs)
Features: PA system
 
 
   
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - RMA
   

The RMA (Route Master Airport) was designed as an airport bus with doors at the front. Features including deep seat cushions, fluorescent lighting, better suspension, luggage racks and a high speed set up were as standard. A small number of these were built in 1966/7.

This vehicle has been well looked after and is very smart indeed. It was also retrofitted with one of the latest low emission engines a few years ago. As this bus has doors at the front and no open platform, it can be one person operated.

An unusual type of Routemaster bus for an event which requires something a little different.
Seating Capacity: 56 seats (32 upstairs & 24 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - LONG
   
The Routemaster is a London icon. Most served the capital for more than 50 years and are still as popular as ever. People recognise them the world over. This one is a long version seating 72. The traditional open platform layout has been retained and consequently requires one of our friendly conductors.
Seating Capacity: 72 seats (40 upstairs & 32 downstairs)
Features: Radio / CD player & PA system
 
 
   
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - SHORT - Beautifully Restored
   
As above except this one is a short version seating 64. This one has been lovingly restored to 'as new condition' and would be fantastic for weddings or corporate events where the more traditional look is required. The open platform layout has been retained and consequently requires one of our friendly conductors.
Seating Capacity: 64 seats (36 upstairs & 28 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
ROUTEMASTER - SHORT
   
We have another short Routemaster available. This one was refurbished by Transport for London a couple of years ago and has a more modern look inside, very much the same as the Routemasters which currently run on two heritage routes in London. It also has one of the latest low emission engines. This vehicle is ideal for weddings, corporate events & tours and especially suited to longer distance jobs. The open platform layout has been retained and consequently this bus requires one of our friendly conductors.
Seating Capacity: 64 seats (36 upstairs & 28 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
RLH - BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED - VERY RARE BUS!
   
This classic bus has been beautifully restored to museum quality and is very rare indeed. Perfect for weddings or other events where you want to travel in style!
Seating Capacity: 53 seats (27 downstairs 26 upstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
RT (CRAVENS) RED - A RARE CLASSIC LONDON BUS!
   
A pre-war design and therefore has a more dated appearance. This bus entered service in 1949 and is only one of two known survivors from this batch. Perfect for weddings or film work.
Seating Capacity: 56 seats (30 upstairs and 26 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
Currently Unavailable to Hire
RT (CRAVENS) GREEN - A RARE CLASSIC LONDON BUS!
   
A pre-war design and therefore has a more dated appearance. This bus entered service in 1949 and is only one of two known survivors from this batch. Perfect for weddings or film work.
Seating Capacity: 56 seats (30 upstairs and 26 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
RT - BLUE
   
This bus was acquired by Ensignbus in 1979 and is painted in our attractive Blue and Silver livery. If you fancy travelling in a historical bus but want to appear different, then this is the bus for you.
Seating Capacity: 56 seats (30 upstairs & 26 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
RT - RED
   
This RT was built in 1951 and represents how the vast majority of London RT’s used to look. This bus has been a regular attraction on many of the recent last Routemaster days in London. Painted in traditional London red, this bus adds a touch of class and nostalgia to any occasion.
Seating Capacity: 56 seats (30 upstairs & 26 downstairs)
 
 
   
 
 
 
TIGER PS1
   
This beautiful 1951 coach is a real head turner. As a special feature, it has a transparent sliding roof which makes it light & airy inside and cool in the Summer! An ideal bus for a wedding, tour or corporate event.
Seating Capacity: 31 seats
Features: PA System
 
 
   
 
OPEN TOP BUSES
 
 
 
MODERN OPEN TOP - CITY SIGHTSEEING
   
We now have a couple of modern open top double deckers for hire (please also see the other one above).

This particular bus is in a Red 'City Sightseeing' colour scheme and looks very smart indeed. The digital destination blinds on this bus can be programmed to show a message/ messages of your specification.

A great vehicle for pretty much any type of event. Maybe you would like to book it for your own private tour or go for a day at the races?
Seating Capacity: 78 seats (47 upstairs & 31 downstairs)
Features: PA System, CD player, Programmable Destination Blinds
 
 
 

 

 

  
 
 
 
MODERN OPEN TOP - RED & SILVER
   
We now have a couple of modern open top double deckers for hire (please also see the other one below).

This particular bus is in a Red & Silver colour scheme (similar to that of 'London Pride', the London sightseeing bus service of the 1990's) and is ideal as a 'plain bus' for Film & TV work or to attach banners to for a promotional/ celebratory event.

A great all round vehicle for any event!
Seating Capacity: 74 seats (43 upstairs & 31 downstairs)
Features: PA System, CD player
 
 
 

 

 

  
 
 
 
OPEN TOP VINTAGE
   
We have this vintage 1970's open topper available for any event. This bus was used by one of a handful of private companies on London sightseeing tours in the 1980's. This bus is for those who want a classic look using something other than a Routemaster.
Seating Capacity: 74 seats ( 45 upstairs and 29 downstairs)
Features: PA System
 
 
   
 
 
 
OPEN TOP ROUTEMASTER
   
We now have an open top Routemaster available for hire. This is one of the few that have been converted to open top for tour work.

The bus is fitted with one of the latest low emission engines and has doors at the rear for your safety . Ideal for summer weddings, corporate events & tours and especially suited to longer distance jobs.
Seating Capacity: 64 seats (36 upstairs & 28 downstairs)
Features: PA System
 
 
 

 

 

  
 
 
 
OPEN TOP TIGER PS1
   
This beautiful 1951 coach has been converted to Open Top and is a real head turner. A superb accompaniment to any wedding! Also a great vehicle for tours or corporate events.
Seating Capacity: 34 seats
Features: PA System
 
 
   
 
 
 
HALF OPEN TOP - (Not LEZ compliant)
   
This vehicle is kitted out with luxiurious seats, tables, a fridge and a sink with running water. With this additional equipment the bus is perfect for corporate work and/or hospitality, or with London's changeable weather its half-top configuration makes it an ideal bus for touring.

This bus is not London LEZ compliant. If used in London, an additional £200 will be charged.
Seating Capacity: 45 seats ( 31 upstairs and 14 downstairs)
Features: Radio / CD Player
 
 
   
 
 
 
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