Away days are better when the whole group travels together — no one stuck driving, no one missing the pre-match atmosphere, no one hunting for parking in an unfamiliar city.
- Best for: Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans travelling to away fixtures as a group
- Why it works: Everyone travels together, nobody drives, no parking costs or stress
- Good fit for: Groups of 8–16 heading to away grounds across England
- Tip: Book as soon as the fixture list drops — popular away days go quickly
Away days are more fun when nobody has to drive
Following your team to an away ground is one of the best parts of being a football fan. But the logistics can take the edge off it — long drives, unfamiliar roads, expensive parking, and someone in the group who has to stay sober the whole day.
Football away day transport in the North East is something we’ve been doing for years. Groups of Sunderland and Newcastle fans book with us regularly, whether they’re heading to London, Manchester, Birmingham, or anywhere in between. Everyone piles in at the start, everyone gets back safely at the end, and nobody’s trip is ruined by being the designated driver.
That’s the whole point.
Who this works for — and how it works
We cover minibus hire with driver from Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington, Chester le Street, Durham, South Shields, and across the wider North East. If your group is spread across a few pick-up points, we can usually accommodate that on route.
Our fleet runs from 8 to 16-seaters — so whether it’s a small group of mates or a larger supporters’ club outing, we’ll have the right size vehicle. Common away day bookings include:
- Sunderland AFC fans travelling to Championship and cup fixtures
- Newcastle United supporters heading to Premier League away grounds
- Mixed groups of fans catching a high-profile fixture as a day out
- Supporters’ club trips where reliable, coordinated transport matters
We travel UK-wide — so whether the away end is in London, Leeds, Bristol, or Cardiff, we can get you there and back.
Away day parking near football grounds is often scarce, overpriced, and a long walk from the stadium. A minibus with driver drops you where you need to be — and picks you up from the same spot afterwards.
Why fans across the North East use D&G
We’re a family-run business with over 10 years operating across the North East. Every driver is a licensed PSV driver, DBS checked, and covered by public liability insurance. We’ve built up 215+ five-star Google reviews — the majority of our bookings come from groups who’ve used us before or been recommended by someone who has.
We operate 24/7, which matters for midweek evening fixtures and long-distance away days that run late. Emergency bookings are available subject to availability, but for planned away days, earlier is always better.
What to tell us when you enquire
- Your fixture date and kick-off time
- The away ground or city you’re travelling to
- Number of people in your group
- Where you need collecting from — one point or multiple stops
- Any return time preferences (we’ll account for traffic and delays)
That’s enough for us to come back to you with availability and a quote. No lengthy forms, no automated systems — just a straightforward conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide football away day transport from across the North East?
Yes. We cover Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham, Washington, South Shields, Chester le Street, and the wider North East. If your group needs collecting from multiple points, let us know and we’ll see what we can do on route.
Can you do minibus hire with driver for long-distance away days?
Absolutely. We travel UK-wide, so London, Manchester, Birmingham — none of that is a problem. Just give us the destination and your numbers.
What size minibus do we need for our group?
Our fleet goes from 8 to 16-seaters. Tell us how many people and we’ll advise the right vehicle.
Can we have a drink on the away day?
That’s up to you — you’ve got a licensed driver so nobody in the group needs to stay sober. Standard behaviour rules apply, and we’d ask you to keep the vehicle tidy, but that’s it.
How far in advance do I need to book?
As early as you can, particularly for big fixtures. Popular away days — especially cup games and end-of-season matches — get snapped up. We do take late bookings where availability allows.
Sort the transport, enjoy the match
Away days should be about the football and the craic with your group — not about who’s driving or where to park. Get in touch with us at D&G, tell us your fixture and your numbers, and we’ll sort the rest.
