London Bus Experience
Expeditional have been the sole provider of vinatage London Bus Driving Experiences between 2012 to 2025, but all good things must come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our services. We are very proud to have helped so many people fulfil their dreams with us.
The only vintage London Bus experience in the world. All you need is a manual or automatic car license for our private circuit.
Exclusive Experience: One to one tuition with our experienced instructors.
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“I would like to thank you very much for the opportunity to realise a 50 year old ambition to drive an Routemaster bus. I am very grateful to you as well for the excellent tuition and instruction all of which I can relive as often as I wish by looking at the video.”
london Bus Driving Experience
All experiences include a one to one personal tuition as you get behind the wheel of an original Routemaster bus, preserved in withdrawn condition from London Transport. You start with a short briefing about the techniques and practicality of the bus followed by the drive, which includes a variety of driving scenarios, from negotiating junctions and corners, serving a bus stop and a slalom section. All participants receive a certificate at the end and a collectable Gift Mug. There is also a viewing area for friends and family and complimentary tea and coffee.
EXPERIENCE DURATION
Vintage Routemaster: 30 minutes with the vintage Routemaster Bus.
“I was booked onto the Routemaster Experience as a surprise 50th birthday present by my kids. I had a wonderful time, it was just so exciting. My instructor was great fun and very encouraging, I went around the course without hitting any cones, even on the slalom! Absolutely brilliant morning. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys driving”
Where are we?
We are based in Epping on the London/ Essex border, more details about our location here. Our customers travel from all over the UK and the world to take part in our unique experiences. Our customers have travelled as far afield as Edinburgh, Canada, Hong Kong and even Australia, solely to drive our London buses.
On the day
Complementary tea and coffee to all visitors. There is free parking on site and toilets. There are also a couple of cafes located on the airfield to visit before or after your drive. Please wear suitable footwear for driving and don't forget your voucher and driving licence. Expect to spend between 1 to 2 hours on site, dependant on which experience you have. We ask you to arrive for checkin 30 minutes before your experience.
Spectators
You are welcome to bring spectators, who can observe, photograph and criticise your driving from the side lines. For safety reasons passengers are not allowed on the bus.
Personal Requirements
All participants must hold a current automatic or manual car UK, European or International driving license which must be presented on the day.
Minimum height of 5'1" (1.5 metres) and a maximum of 6'5" (2.0 metres). Maximum weight of 134kg (22 stone).
The Routemaster design requires the participant to climb up or use our steps platform to access the drivers cab.
“The Routemaster was iconic, but the Bendy bus is great fun to drive”
Terms and Conditions Summary
- All participants must hold a full current UK, European or International driving license which must be presented on the day in order to participate.
- The Expereince can be redeemed by one person only.
- We operate a fleet of Routemaster buses, the appearance of the bus may differ on the day to those pictured.
- Bookings for this special one day event cannot be cancelled.
- Refunds can be made within 14 days from purchase, with the exception if order is placed 28 days or less before the event..