Hillingdon is a large London Borough in West London, containing many large residential areas, green spaces and well established town centres. We cover Uxbridge, Hayes, Ruislip, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Northwood, Ickenham, Eastcote, South Ruislip, Harefield and surrounding areas.
These are useful meeting points for group collections in and around Hillingdon. The precise collection point must be agreed when booking and is subject to safe access, stopping restrictions and venue arrangements.
| Pick-up point | Area | Useful for | Collection arrangements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Station | Hillingdon | Rail connections and group transfers | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
| Hayes & Harlington Station | Hillingdon | Shopping trips and social outings | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
| Heathrow Airport | Hillingdon | Family occasions and local journeys | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
| West Drayton Station | Hillingdon | School visits and organised group travel | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
| Ruislip Station | Hillingdon | Events, performances and days out | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
| Hillingdon Hospital | Hillingdon | Hospital or appointment transfers | Exact safe stopping point to be agreed in advance |
Please treat these Hillingdon pick-up points as a guide rather than guaranteed stopping bays. Send us the exact collection address with your quote request, especially where parking is restricted or there is little space to stop.
Minibus Hire London provides minibus hire with a driver for families, schools, social groups, businesses and more throughout the Hillingdon area for local journeys as well as further afield throughout London and the UK. We provide minibus and coach hire with driver services for airport transfers, school trips, corporate travel, weddings, sporting events and private trips and excursions.
Hillingdon has a number of well established towns and cities within its boundary including Uxbridge, Hayes, Ruislip, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Northwood, Ickenham, Eastcote, South Ruislip and Harefield. Each town offers a good range of shops, attractions and facilities making it an ideal starting point for group trips out. Trips could range from a shopping trip in Uxbridge to an airport departure from West Drayton or Hayes, or a family trip out to Ruislip Lido.
We offer minibus hire in a range of sizes to suit your requirements. From 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 seat minibuses through to full sized coaches for larger groups. The type of vehicle will be dependent on the number of passengers, amount of luggage and the type of journey/trip being undertaken.
As Hillingdon is such a large area, it’s worth bearing in mind the locations of all pickup/drop off points. For example, a journey starting in Northwood and finishing in Hayes would cover significantly more miles than just a Hayes journey. By providing us with details of all pickup locations and destinations, we can work out the most appropriate route and timings for your trip.
Also worth considering is that parking within some residential areas and around train/bus stations/shopping centres can be limited. In some areas (such as Uxbridge High Street), it may be more appropriate to arrange an alternative pickup/drop off point.
Depending on exact pickup/drop off location, road access and parking availability, we may be unable to pickup/drop off in some of the above locations.
There are a number of family and school orientated attractions within Hillingdon ideal for school trips and group activities. These include:
Depending on the size of group, accessibility of attraction and any special requirements, a minibus or full size coach may be more suitable. For smaller school parties, youth groups and community groups, a minibus could be ideal to visit museums, sporting fixtures, theatres and more.
As with any school/group trip, make sure you take into consideration the number of children/adults travelling, timings, accessibility of the attraction and any special requirements/accessibility needs. Where vehicle access to an attraction is limited, make sure you’re aware of where you’ll be dropping off and allow plenty of time to park, unload and conduct a roll call!
With an abundance of green open space within Hillingdon, there are a number of family attractions and activities to enjoy.
The Ruislip Lido is a family favourite for many with its reservoir, beach and surrounding woodland. Please note that on busy days/hours (especially during school holidays or periods of hot weather) there can be high volumes of traffic and parking around the entrance. As with all busy family trips/gatherings, allow plenty of time to gather everyone ready and have an agreed pickup/drop off location.
Hayes is also home to Minet Country Park offering a range of outdoor activities to enjoy, and Hayes, Uxbridge and West Drayton can be explored further via walks alongside the Grand Union Canal. For a trip packed with local history, why not consider Manor Farm in Ruislip.
Looking for a way for your football team or community group to get to fixtures together? With our minibus hire service you can travel as a group together to your fixtures away from home. Get in touch to request a quote including the details of the venue, start time and any other journeys/return legs, especially if travelling with equipment or making multiple pickups/drop offs.
From cosy country pubs to restaurants, hotels and community based venues, there are lots of options when it comes to weddings, private functions and business meetings within Hillingdon. Hire a minibus to travel between hotels/accommodation, ceremony and reception venues together, which is especially handy if guests are staying in a number of different locations!
Business related journeys may include business meetings, staff days, conferences and even journeys between business premises. Uxbridge and Hayes could both make handy starting points to organise journeys to business venues throughout West London.
Looking to organise pickups/drop offs for a wedding, business or private function within Hillingdon? Try and keep collections/drop offs local to one another where possible and let us know your full itinerary in advance, especially if travelling to a venue with limited parking or narrow access routes so we can identify suitable drop off points.
We can accommodate airport transfers for groups travelling from Hillingdon to London City, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports. As the Borough of Hillingdon sits next door to Heathrow airport, this is often the closest/most convenient for Hillingdon journeys, although this will of course depend on your journey and airline.
Compare one-way airport transfer estimates by minibus size from Hillingdon; these figures are indicative. The five airports shown are the nearest by approximate straight-line proximity, while road mileage and journey routes may vary with your exact collection address.
| Airport | Approx. road mileage | 6 seats | 8 seats | 10 seats | 12 seats | 14 seats | 16 seats | 18 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Approx. 9 miles | On request | From £93 | From £106 | From £119 | From £134 | From £147 | From £160 |
| London City (LCY) | Approx. 30 miles | On request | From £144 | From £165 | From £184 | From £207 | From £228 | From £249 |
| London Luton (LTN) | Approx. 32 miles | On request | From £134 | From £152 | From £172 | From £193 | From £211 | From £231 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | Approx. 40 miles | On request | From £152 | From £173 | From £195 | From £218 | From £241 | From £263 |
| London Stansted (STN) | Approx. 50 miles | On request | From £160 | From £183 | From £205 | From £231 | From £254 | From £276 |
Fares from Hillingdon are starting estimates for one-way journeys, and none of them is a confirmed price. Terminals, traffic, date, waiting time, luggage, parking and return arrangements can all have an effect on the final quotation.
When requesting a quote to Heathrow Airport, do let us know which terminal you’re travelling from as well as any flight details. The amount of time required to travel to Heathrow can vary depending on your location (for example, travelling from Uxbridge, Ruislip or Northwood will differ to travelling from West Drayton or Hayes), so please make sure to include your pick up location and journey time to allow us to accurately plan your journey.
Remember to factor in additional time for traffic delays and arriving in plenty of time to allow for check in and bag drops for early morning flights. Travelling back from the airport? Let us know the best place to meet up to enable a smooth collection! Travelling with lots of bags? Make sure the vehicle you book has adequate space for everyone and all of your luggage.
The cost of booking a minibus or coach will vary depending on the size of vehicle required, distance travelled, length of booking, amount of waiting time included and any additional collections/drop offs. For example, a localised journey within Uxbridge will differ to one travelling further afield around Hillingdon or to/from the airport.
To enable us to provide as accurate a quote as possible, please provide:
A guide to local one-way journeys in Hillingdon follows, using sample figures. The final price depends on the exact addresses, date, duration, waiting time, return arrangements, passenger numbers and vehicle availability.
| Minibus size | Example local journey | Approx. mileage (one way) | Approx. starting price (one way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 seats | Uxbridge to Hayes | Approx. 3–5 miles | Approx £45 |
| 8 seats | Hayes to Ruislip | Approx. 4–6 miles | Approx £50 |
| 10 seats | Ruislip to West Drayton | Approx. 5–7 miles | Approx £55 |
| 12 seats | West Drayton to Uxbridge | Approx. 6–8 miles | Approx £60 |
| 14 seats | Uxbridge to Hayes | Approx. 7–9 miles | Approx £65 |
| 16 seats | Hayes to Ruislip | Approx. 8–10 miles | Approx £70 |
| 18 seats | Ruislip to West Drayton | Approx. 9–11 miles | Approx £75 |
Please treat the Hillingdon mileage and prices as starting estimates, not confirmed quotations. Availability applies to six-seat vehicles.
Finally, please check what’s included within any quote received, especially in relation to parking/waiting time and any additional journey charges.
From school trips to the Battle of Britain Bunker, family visits to Ruislip Lido, airport transfers or wedding shuttles, Minibus Hire London can help!
Get in touch via Minibus Hire London to discuss your requirements and request a quote for minibus hire in Hillingdon.