New & Used Midi Coaches For Sale

What is a midi coach?

A midi coach is a medium-sized passenger vehicle that offers a balance between a minibus and a full-size coach. These vehicles typically accommodate between 24 and 40 passengers and remain more manoeuvrable and cost-efficient than larger coaches, making them ideal for regional services and smaller group transport.

What makes a midi coach different from other coaches?

Midi coaches sit between minibuses and full-size coaches, offering a practical balance of capacity, comfort, and efficiency. With seating typically for 24–40 passengers, they’re ideal for medium-sized groups where a minibus is too small and a standard coach would be excessive.

Despite their smaller footprint, many models still offer features such as reclining seats, climate control, and onboard connectivity.

Popular types of midi coach for sale

When browsing our marketplace, you’ll find a range of midi coach types suited to different needs. Here are some common types seen on UK roads:

• Executive midi coaches: Designed for premium travel, offering high comfort and luxury features.
• Service route midi buses: Ideal for scheduled routes, focusing on accessibility and practicality.
• Touring midi coaches: Equipped for longer journeys, often with additional luggage space and passenger amenities.
• Compact midi buses: Shorter wheelbase models perfect for navigating tight urban spaces or smaller group travel.

Who benefits most from using a midi coach?

Midi coaches are versatile workhorses, and a wide variety of operators rely on them to keep their businesses moving efficiently.

• Private hire companies: Ideal for wedding parties, airport transfers, and golf tours where a full-size coach is excessive and a minibus is too cramped.
• Schools and colleges: Well suited for transporting sports teams or single classes without paying for empty seats.
• Corporate transport: Used for site-to-site shuttles, meetings, and team-building events.
• Regional route operators: Essential for rural bus routes where passenger numbers are lower and roads are narrower.

Essential checks before you buy

Buying a commercial vehicle is an investment, so it’s important to assess condition and suitability carefully. Before committing, make sure you carry out the following checks:

• Service history: Confirm the vehicle has been maintained every 6 to 10 weeks in line with operator licence guidelines. Gaps in history can be a red flag.
• Tyre condition: Inspect sidewalls for damage and ensure tread depth is well above the legal limit.
• Rust and bodywork: Pay close attention to wheel arches and luggage locker seals, which are common corrosion points.
• The test drive: Listen for gearbox issues, check the retarder operates correctly, and ensure smooth acceleration without excessive smoke.
• Interior wear: Inspect seatbelts and upholstery, as visible wear will be noticed immediately by passengers.

What locations do we serve for midi coaches?

As a buyer-to-seller marketplace, we feature midi coaches from across the UK. Use our filters to quickly find vehicles available near you.

Why choose The Commercial Trader for your new and used midi coaches?

The Commercial Trader is one of the UK’s most comprehensive marketplaces for commercial vehicles, helping you find midi coaches that match your operational requirements at competitive prices.

Whether you operate private hire services, regional routes, corporate transport, or school contracts, our platform connects you with reputable sellers and a wide range of vehicles built to meet UK service standards.

Learn more about us, or contact us if you have any questions.

Can I return a midi coach?

As we operate as a buyer-to-seller marketplace, any returns policy must be agreed directly with the seller.

What licence is required to drive a midi coach?

To drive a midi coach commercially in the UK, drivers must hold a Category D Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence for vehicles carrying more than 16 passengers.

This requires a full UK driving licence, provisional Category D entitlement, and a medical examination.

What other coaches and buses do we sell?

We sell a range of coaches and buses, including: 

• City buses for sale 
• Double-decker buses for sale 
• Executive coaches for sale 
• Heritage vehicles for sale 
• Articulated buses for sale 
• High-capacity coaches for sale
• School buses for sale 
• Single-Decker buses for sale 
• Standard coaches for sale 
• VIP corporate executive coaches for sale