BUS HIRE

Cole’s buses are available for hire for a safer, more cost effective and fun way to travel to your destination. All our buses come with an experienced driver.

Buses and coaches range from 53-57 seaters.

Our smaller buses (7 and 14-24 seaters) are only available for self-drive hire in the Warrnambool and District region.

7-8 SEATER
MINI BUS

Coles Coaches 7-8 Seater Minibus

Our 8 seater mini bus is perfect for smaller groups in and around Warrnambool only. It can be driven with a normal car licence.

Warrnambool district only.

14 SEATER
MINI BUS

Coles Coaches 12 Seater Mini Bus

Our 14 seater is a great vehicle that is popular with small groups for hire. A light rigid licence (minimum) is required to drive the 14 seater mini bus.

Warrnambool district only.

21-25 SEATER
MINI BUS

Coles Coaches 21-25 Seater Mini Bus

Our 21-25 seater mini buses are convenient for getting around the city or cruising along the freeway with a trailer in tow.

57 SEATER
CHARTER BUS

Coles Coaches 57 Seater Bus

Seating up to 57 passengers our buses are suitable for use during school hours and on weekends to transport groups within Victoria.

53-57 SEATER
CHARTER COACH

Coles Coaches 53-37 Seater Bus

We have. a wide variety of coach charter hire/travel options. With our coaches you are guaranteed to travel in comfort and style.

SCHOOL EXCURSIONS

At Cole’s Coaches we like to think of ourselves as a boutique school excursion operator, offering a personalised service.

Primary, secondary and tertiary schools from Western Victoria have been using our services for more than 30 years.
The types of contracts we are engaged to carry out for schools include:

  • Camp transfers
  • Educational day excursions
  • Canberra tours

We have the knowledge and experience to provide the optimal experience for students and staff. Check our testimonials from our valued clients.

GROUP BUS TOURS

Not only do we provide drivers and coaches, but we can also organise bus tours. Tours from 1 to 100 days can be organised by Cole’s Coaches for your group. Group Tours can include accommodation, attractions, local guides, technical visits and meals.

Cole’s Coaches Tour Coordinators will work to your brief, (with us providing handy tips gained from running tours for more than 30 years) and provide the best value. Cole’s Coaches have drivers and suppliers that will ensure your tour is a success

SCHOOL BUS SERVICES

Cole’s Coaches has been transporting school children for more than 50 years. We take great pride in running a reliable service for local school communities, ensuring students make it to and from school safely.

We transport around 1000 students a day during the school week, with 35 services operating throughout Western Victoria with bases in Geelong, Colac, Mortlake and Warrnambool.

If you have any queries or wish to provide feedback – please contact your local school bus coordinator or the nearest Cole’s Coaches depot.

PRIVATE BUS CONTRACTS

Cole’s Coaches operate private contracts for some of the largest companies and well respected schools in Australia.

If you’re considering engaging a private bus contractor, you can be confident in the Cole’s Coaches promise:

  • Safety focused, experienced and friendly drivers
  • The latest bus and driver and operations planning technology to ensure the best routes and stops are being used.
  • Meticulous planning of safe travel times
  • Clear, and open communication lines between the organisation, employees, school, students and parents/carers.
  • Vehicle and staff/student tracking on most services
  • Direct line to the owners and directors of Coles Coaches. Clients can call either Director anytime if they need assistance. This provides organisations and schools with that extra ‘peace of mind’.


If you’d like to discuss a private bus contract for your school or organisation, please email info@colescoaches.com.au or call 03 5243 8772.

REGIONAL BUS SERVICES

Cole’s Coaches operate two scheduled services for the general public.

REGIONAL BUS SERVICES

Mortlake – Warrnambool – Mortlake

Service operates on a Wednesday and Friday.

REGIONAL BUS SERVICES

Colac – Alvie Via Warrion
Service operates Monday to Friday.

SPECIAL NEEDS BUS SERVICES

Cole’s Coaches operate a special needs coach service in both the Warrnambool and Geelong District regions. Our smiling carers and drivers genuinely engage with the students they travel with each school day. It is their priority that they reach their destination safely and in a relaxed and happy state.

Our team are fully qualified to perform their respective roles in a safe and considerate manner. We implement plans that go over and above the base level legal requirements to operate a special needs passenger transport service.

Have peace of mind knowing that Cole’s Coaches offers:

  • Fully qualified special needs drivers and carers
  • First Aid Certified
  • Trained in mental health and crisis management
  • Relationship building and inclusivity
  • All vehicles built for full accessibility: Ramp entrance or reverse lifts
  • Industry leading In-built onboard, safety technology, location trackers

Ready to make an enquiry or booking for your school or organisation?