Waterloo is the busiest railway station in the country, and the South Bank outside it is one of London's busiest cultural quarters. Theatres, galleries, the London Eye and the river walk draw millions of visitors a year. Minibus hire Waterloo groups book is mostly about that, with theatre groups, tour groups, conference delegates and groups arriving at the station who need onward transport.
Our base in SE1 is next door, a few minutes away along Stamford Street.
Minibus hire Waterloo for theatre groups
The National Theatre, the Old Vic and the Young Vic are all within a few minutes of the station, and the Southbank Centre's concert halls host music and events every night. School groups and coach parties come from all over the country.
For a theatre group, we agree a pickup point near the theatre, away from the busiest walkways, and the driver waits nearby. Lower Marsh, the market street behind the station, is a handy landmark for meeting points.
The BFI Southbank and the IMAX cinema, by the Waterloo roundabout, draw groups for screenings and film events. The Hayward Gallery, part of the Southbank Centre, has exhibitions that school and art groups visit throughout the year.
Tours from the London Eye
The London Eye is the starting point for plenty of private tours. Groups take a ride, then head off across Westminster Bridge to Parliament and on through the rest of central London.
The roads around the Eye and County Hall are busy and tightly controlled, so the driver drops at a set point and the group walks the last part. For tours, give us the hotel, the group size and the sights you want to see, and we'll plan the day. A river cruise from the pier by the Eye is a good way to combine a boat trip with a minibus tour, with the driver meeting the group at another pier.
Groups arriving at Waterloo station
Waterloo serves the south-west of England, from Surrey and Hampshire to the coast. Groups arriving by train often need onward transport to a hotel, a venue or an airport, especially with luggage.
Cruise passengers heading to Southampton sometimes come through Waterloo too, and a group with cruise luggage is often better off taking a minibus all the way to the port. For arrivals, give us the train time and the number of passengers. We'll agree a meeting point near the station, away from the taxi rank, and the driver will message with the exact spot.
Conferences and corporate events
The South Bank and the offices around Waterloo host conferences, product launches and corporate events throughout the year. County Hall, by the river, has event spaces and hotels. Companies book us for shuttles between hotels and venues, and for one-off runs for speakers and guests.
For corporate bookings, we'll agree a pickup point near the venue and send the details in writing.
Airports from Waterloo
Gatwick is about an hour from Waterloo outside the rush hour, via the A3 and the A23. Heathrow is about an hour, along the A4. London City Airport is about thirty minutes. For groups with luggage, a minibus from the hotel to the terminal is simpler than changing trains.
St Thomas' Hospital, opposite Parliament, is close by, and staff book us for team events and leaving dos.
Busy roads and the Congestion Charge
Waterloo sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, and the charge applies during charging hours. Waterloo Road, Stamford Street and York Road are busy with buses and taxis for most of the day.
The thing to know about minibus hire Waterloo groups book on the South Bank is that coach and minibus parking near the river is very limited. The driver will drop and wait elsewhere, and we'll agree the pickup time and point in advance so the group isn't left standing on the Embankment.
Groups arriving at Waterloo by coach from the regions often use the coach drop-off points around the South Bank and need onward transport to a hotel in another part of London. If your group's coach is dropping you here, give us the drop-off time and the hotel, and we'll meet you nearby with room for the luggage.
For evenings, the restaurants along the South Bank, in Lower Marsh and around The Cut take group bookings, and a minibus home at the end of the night saves everyone waiting for a cab on Waterloo Road. Give us the plan, the numbers and the timings, and we'll come back with a vehicle and a written price.
Our base is a few minutes away, so late changes to timings or numbers are usually easy to handle.
Ask us about evening theatre runs for visiting school groups, which often need an early return.
For minibus hire in Waterloo, call 020 7183 0567.