Three days of music, and the whole crew needing to get there and back in one piece.
The lads from Whitburn booked us to take them to Leeds Festival for three days. If you’re planning a Leeds Festival minibus from the North East, here’s how it works and what to sort before you go.
- Best for: Friend groups of 8 to 16 heading to Leeds Festival or other multi-day festivals
- Why it works: Drop-off and pick-up with a driver, so nobody drives home after the weekend
- Good fit for: Leeds Festival, Download, Creamfields and other weekend festivals
- Tip: Agree your return pick-up point and time before you leave
Why book a Leeds Festival minibus
Leeds Festival is held at Bramham Park over the August bank holiday weekend. Getting there by car can mean parking charges, queues to get out, and someone having to stay sober enough to drive home after three days at a festival.
With minibus hire with driver, the group is dropped off together and collected together. Tell us how much kit you’re bringing, and nobody has to worry about the drive home.
How festival minibus hire works
- Drop-off: we collect from your door, or a meeting point in Whitburn, Sunderland or South Shields, and take you to the festival
- The festival: you enjoy the weekend
- Pick-up: we come back at the agreed time and bring everyone home
Festival exits can get very busy on the last day. Agree a clear pick-up point and keep your phone charged so the driver can reach you.
Who’s getting you there
D&G is a family-run business with more than 10 years of driving groups around the North East and the UK. Our drivers are licensed PSV drivers, DBS checked, and we carry public liability insurance. We work 24/7, which suits festival timings.
We also have 215+ five-star Google reviews. Going to a one-night gig instead? Our guide to minibus hire for gigs, concerts and race days covers that. Our weekend breaks page covers longer trips.
Festival booking checklist
- Number of passengers (we run 8 to 16 seats)
- How much camping kit you’re bringing, so we pick the right vehicle
- Pick-up address or meeting point
- Drop-off day and time
- Return pick-up day, time and meeting point
Festival packing tips for the minibus
A three-day festival means a lot of kit. To keep the drop-off quick:
- Pack tents and bags compactly and tell us roughly how much you’re bringing
- Keep essentials in a small bag: tickets, phone, power bank, ID
- Bring wellies and a waterproof. August bank holiday weather is never guaranteed
- Label your gear so it’s easy to sort out at the other end
The last day: getting home
The final day of a festival is when travel plans can fall apart. Everyone can be tired, phones can be flat, and the exits can be rammed.
- Agree a clear meeting point before you leave the minibus on day one
- Save the pick-up time in everyone’s phone
- Keep one power bank charged just for the journey home
- Allow extra time, because festival traffic is slow for everyone
Getting the group to the agreed meeting point on time is the main job left.
Other festivals and events we cover
Leeds Festival is not the only festival we can get you to. With UK-wide travel available, we can take groups to the big summer festivals across the country, as well as one-day events and concerts closer to home in Newcastle and Sunderland.
Planning a festival trip from the North East? Have a read of what our customers say before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a Leeds Festival minibus from the North East?
Yes. We run minibus hire with driver to Leeds Festival from Whitburn, Sunderland, Newcastle and across the North East, with drop-off and return pick-up.
Will you collect us at the end of the festival?
Yes. We agree your return day, time and meeting point when you book.
Can we bring tents and camping gear?
Tell us how much kit you’re bringing and we’ll confirm the right vehicle for your group.
Do you do other festivals?
Yes. UK-wide travel is available for festivals and events across the country.
Sort your festival travel now
Whether you’re setting off from Whitburn, Hebburn or North Shields, a minibus with driver gets the whole group there and back without the hassle.
