Stone sits in a useful spot - close enough to Stafford, Eccleshall and the Chase to be a starting point for a lot of group travel - and Minibus Hire Stafford covers the town and the ST15 district, including the hamlets out towards Acton Trussell and Eccleshall. We're a small operation, so when you book with us you're talking to someone who will actually be arranging the vehicle.
A lot of our Stone work is schools and clubs. Pupils from the town's primary schools travel with us to curriculum visits, staff and students from Weston Park School down the road in Stafford use us for residential trips, Stone Town FC take a minibus to away games, and the volunteers who keep the town's canal-side paths in good order often need a vehicle for work parties. The attractions people ask for are close by: Stone Marina is half a mile from the centre, the Stone Canal Mile starts on your doorstep, Stafford Castle is about four miles, Eccleshall Castle six, Weston Park around six, and the Wolseley Centre out on Cannock Chase roughly seven.
For flying, Birmingham Airport is around 35 miles, East Midlands about 40 and Manchester nearer 50. We plan collections around your flight rather than guess, allow room for cases, and we can drop or collect straight at Stone station, which is handy if part of your group is arriving by rail and the rest by road.
Pickups from the station, the marina car park, the town centre and the schools all work well, but the older streets around the centre are tight, and a full-size coach needs room the High Street doesn't always give - so tell us the exact address and we'll be honest about what fits. Our fleet includes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18-seat minibuses plus larger coaches, and accessible vehicles can be arranged if you flag it early.
| Airport | Mileage | Time | 8-Seater | 10-Seater | 12-Seater | 14-Seater | 16-Seater | 18-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (BHX) | 35 mi | ~45m | From £50 | From £55 | From £60 | From £65 | From £70 | From £75 |
| East Midlands (EMA) | 40 mi | ~50m | From £60 | From £65 | From £75 | From £85 | From £95 | From £105 |
| Manchester (MAN) | 50 mi | ~1h 10m | From £70 | From £80 | From £90 | From £100 | From £110 | From £120 |
*Includes standard mileage, tolls, and airport parking fees. Luggage capacity and flight timings factored in.
| Collection Point | Category | Postcode | Pickup Notes & Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Railway Station | Transport Hub | ST15 8AP | Convenient pickup point with easy road access. |
| Stone Marina | Attraction | ST15 8BG | Ample parking suitable for all vehicle sizes. |
| Stone Town Centre | Local Hub | ST15 8AA | Safe stopping points near local amenities and markets. |
| Stone Canal Mile | Leisure | ST15 8JH | Visitor car park with dedicated group drop-off zones. |
| Weston Park School | Education | ST19 5QR | Designated school minibus drop-off zones. |
| Stone Primary Schools | Education | ST15 8DE | Drop-off bay available; access agreed in advance. |
*We offer door-to-door service across Stone and the ST15 district. Drivers will coordinate safe stopping points for narrow historic streets.
| Destination | Mileage | Time | 8-Seater | 10-Seater | 12-Seater | 14-Seater | 16-Seater | 18-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | 4 mi | ~10m | From £15 | From £18 | From £22 | From £25 | From £28 | From £32 |
| Eccleshall | 6 mi | ~12m | From £18 | From £22 | From £28 | From £32 | From £35 | From £40 |
| Penkridge | 8 mi | ~18m | From £20 | From £25 | From £30 | From £35 | From £40 | From £45 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 10 mi | ~20m | From £22 | From £28 | From £32 | From £35 | From £40 | From £45 |
| Cannock | 12 mi | ~22m | From £25 | From £30 | From £35 | From £40 | From £45 | From £50 |
| Rugeley | 12 mi | ~25m | From £25 | From £30 | From £35 | From £40 | From £45 | From £50 |
| Uttoxeter | 14 mi | ~28m | From £28 | From £35 | From £40 | From £45 | From £50 | From £55 |
*Prices are indicative. Final quotes may vary based on exact postcodes and availability.
Weddings, school visits, football, church outings and family days out make up most of it, and we'll build in a return leg or extra pickups at Penkridge and Eccleshall if that suits your group better. Pricing follows mileage, how long the vehicle is needed, headcount, vehicle size, waiting time and whether the driver stays overnight. A 16-seater at Birmingham Airport and a coach kept all day at Weston Park are two completely different jobs, which is why we quote properly rather than guessing. Everything extra gets listed before you say yes.
Our drivers hold the correct PCV entitlement and current Driver CPC, with enhanced DBS checks for school and youth work, and vehicles are serviced on schedule and checked daily.
People in Stone tend to feedback about punctuality, and about the driver knowing where the coach could actually park at the marina - small things, but they're the difference between a good day and a stressful one. We're glad to introduce you to groups who've travelled with us. For a quote, send your date, pickup postcode, destination, passenger numbers and luggage, then call or use the enquiry form. Multiple pickups? Yes. Waiting at Weston Park until four? Fine. Twenty-two people and a mountain of luggage? Two 12-seaters, usually, and we'll explain the reasoning rather than just upsell.
If you live in Stone and are looking for a group minibus hire or coach hire service for you or your church, village society, village hall or school then give Minibus Hire Stafford a call. We regularly travel with Stone CofE Primary School on school visits, collect Stone Village Hall committee for their annual day out, take Stone Golf Club to away fixtures and even pick up the local horticultural society for the larger shows when there’s too much to fit into the car boots! We know where to pick everybody up in the village and would probably get lost trying to work it out if there was a driving test in Stone tomorrow (three collections on the Fazeley Road side, hang on... no that’s only two... ah yes and another from the green by the school of course!)
Approximate distances from Stone: West Midlands Safari Park 4 miles, Lichfield Cathedral & Close 5 miles, (south) Cannock Chase 6 miles, Sutton Park 8 miles, Birmingham Airport 25 miles, East Midlands Airport 35 miles, Manchester Airport 65 miles.
Our aim is to provide a reliable, friendly service at competitive prices. The quotes we supply will take into account mileage, duration, number of passengers, vehicle size, any waiting time and whether the minibus/coach will be staying out overnight. We pride ourselves on offering you an honest quotation, and any additional costs will be made clear before confirmation, not sneaked on at the end of the invoice! We pride ourselves on keeping up to date with legislation regarding our business. All of our drivers are fully PCV entitled and Driver CPC qualified and also have enhanced DBS certificates for work with children. Our vehicles are regularly maintained and serviced and safety checked before they leave the yard each morning. Our drivers are used to waiting at venues for events and to making return trips.
To enquire about coach hire or minibus hire in Stone or to request a free, no obligation quotation please telephone us or complete our online enquiry form giving us the date required, collection postcode, journey details, destination(s), number of passengers travelling and an idea of the luggage required (i.e. when collecting a party of 14 from an airport, most likely there would be 4 wheeled suitcases, which would usually travel in our 16-seater minibus) and whether the journey is to or from an airport (we can collect to suit flight departure times rather than when the check in desks first open).
Come to Minibus Hire Staffordshire and enjoy the world class minibus hire services at pocket friendly prices. No operator in the area offer the quality of 8-18 seat minibus services like we do. Our VIP services are affordable, and the standard minibus packages are perfect for budget travellers. We have enough vehicles for your group, even if you want a convoy for the themed campaign you are running. We provide discounts and we don’t diminish the quality of service.
Good value for money
The cost of hiring a minibus can drain your wallet, if you are talking to the wrong serviced provider. Minibus Hire Staffordshire makes it easy to enjoy your trip inside the 16 seat minibus. We have the expertise and the knowledge to pick the right vehicle for your entourage. We don’t push you to book a minibus that doesn’t match your preferences. However, we guide you such that you pick an option that offer comfort and good value for money.
Price matching
The rates you find at Minibus Hire Staffordshire can’t be found elsewhere. We are the only operator that promises to match any other quote you find. We offer upfront quotes to help you plan and pick affordable minibus hire with driver package. There are no surprises, since we use the initial quote to bill your group. Great discuss await you when you book a 14 seat minibus in advance.
Passenger safety on the go
If you need peace of minds during the trip around Stone, we present highly maintained and roadworthy 8 seat minibuses. These vehicles are less than 3 years old. We hire drivers who are committed to passenger safety on the go. We repair the minibuses regularly, and we don’t dispatch a bus that hasn’t met the fitness test. Call us and we will guarantee your group safe travel day and night.
Customised vehicles at pocket friendly rates
Our 12 seat or 10 seater minibuses are ideal for any event you want to attend. We enable you to impress with our luxurious buses. They are aesthetically appealing inside out. Our executive buses are ideal for airport transfers, wedding transport, sporting events or party transport. We provide customised vehicles at pocket friendly rates. Contact us.