Few days out are as much of a tradition as the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. For nearly a century, rugby league fans have made the trip to London together, many of them for the whole weekend, to watch the sport’s oldest and most famous cup final.
The London Coach Company provides private coach and minibus hire for the Challenge Cup Final. Whether your group arrives by train at King’s Cross or Euston, is staying in a London hotel, or is travelling from a club or pub in London and the South East, we get you to Wembley and back together. Request a quote as soon as your team is through to the final.
Challenge Cup Final 2027
Rugby League Challenge Cup Final
Saturday 5 June 2027 – Wembley Stadium
Double-header
Men’s and women’s finals on the same day
The 2027 Betfred Challenge Cup Final (opens in a new tab) is on Saturday 5 June at Wembley, with the men’s and women’s finals played as a double-header on the same day. That makes for a long day at the stadium, so plan your return journey for after the second match if your group wants to see both.
Who we take to the Challenge Cup Final
- Fans arriving by train who need a transfer from King’s Cross, St Pancras or Euston to Wembley and back
- Supporters staying in London hotels for the weekend who want to travel to the stadium together
- London and South East rugby league clubs, community clubs and their members
- Northern exiles living in and around London who want to watch their team with fellow fans
- Corporate and hospitality groups heading to Wembley for a client day
Station and hotel transfers
Trains from Yorkshire, Hull and the North East arrive at King’s Cross, and trains from Lancashire, Cumbria and the North West arrive at Euston. On final day, the Underground to Wembley is packed. We meet your group at the station or your hotel, take you straight to Wembley, and bring you back to your hotel or in time for your train home.
Coach parking at Wembley Stadium
The official coach park is right next to the stadium, and on event days every space must be pre-booked through Wembley Official Parking (opens in a new tab). We handle the booking for you and the coach park charge is always included in your quote. We also run coaches to Wembley for the FA Cup Final & Play-Off Final, so our drivers know the stadium approach well.
Wembley is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, and every vehicle in our fleet is LEZ and ULEZ compliant. If we collect you from a central London hotel or station inside the Congestion Charge (opens in a new tab) zone, vehicles with 9 or more seats receive a 100% Congestion Charge discount, so there are no extra charges.
Planning around the stadium? See Getting to Wembley (opens in a new tab) on the Wembley Stadium website.
On board
Rugby league isn’t covered by the alcohol ban that applies to football coaches, so groups may bring drinks on board in moderation. We ask that everyone respects the driver and the vehicle, and our drivers may refuse travel to anyone who is drunk.
We’re also happy to plan your pick-up from a pub, clubhouse or hotel where your group can meet beforehand.
Planning your final day
Getting there
Roads around Wembley and the North Circular (A406) get very busy on final days. We plan pick-up times to get you parked and inside the stadium well before kick-off, and your driver confirms the meeting point on the day.
Getting home
We agree a return meeting point and departure time in advance, whether you are leaving after the women’s final, the men’s final or both. For long days, we plan drivers’ hours in line with UK regulations, which can affect timings or mean a second driver is needed – we explain this clearly when we quote.
Organiser checklist
- Confirm your group size once tickets are allocated
- Share your train arrival and departure times, or hotel addresses
- Name one contact for each vehicle and share mobile numbers
- Decide whether your group is staying for both finals
- Tell us about any accessibility needs when you book
Vehicles for every size of group
From 9-seat minibuses for a small group of friends to midi coaches and full-size coaches for large supporters’ groups, we match the vehicle to your numbers. For bigger groups we can run several vehicles together. Browse our full fleet and see our pricing for more detail.
- 9-seat minibuses
- Midi coaches
- Full-size coaches
Making a weekend of it
Many rugby league fans turn the final into a London weekend. We can add a sightseeing day before or after the match – to the Tower of London & Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral & Tate Modern or anywhere else on your list – and handle your station transfers both ways.
- FridayArrival transfer from your station
- SaturdayThe final at Wembley
- SundaySightseeing, then your transfer home
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Challenge Cup Final?
The Betfred Challenge Cup Final is on Saturday 5 June 2027 at Wembley Stadium, as a double-header with the Women’s Challenge Cup Final on the same day.
Can you collect us from King’s Cross or Euston?
Yes. Many fans travel down by train and we collect groups from King’s Cross, St Pancras, Euston and other London stations, take you to Wembley, and bring you back to your train or hotel after the final.
Can you book coach parking at Wembley for us?
Yes. Event-day coach parking at Wembley is pre-booked through Wembley Official Parking, and the official coach park sits right next to the stadium. We book the space for your vehicle, and the coach park charge is included in your quote.
We are staying in London for the weekend. Can you help with the rest of the trip?
Yes. We can run your arrival transfer on Friday, the final on Saturday, a sightseeing day on Sunday and your transfer home, all as one booking.
Do we pay the Congestion Charge or ULEZ?
No. Wembley is inside the ULEZ and every vehicle in our fleet is LEZ and ULEZ compliant. If we collect you from a central London hotel or station inside the Congestion Charge zone, vehicles with 9 or more seats receive a 100% discount, so there is nothing extra to pay.
Can we drink on the coach?
Yes, in moderation. Rugby league isn’t covered by the alcohol ban that applies to football coaches, so groups may bring drinks on board. We ask that everyone respects the driver and the vehicle, and our drivers may refuse travel to anyone who is drunk.
Book your coach for the Challenge Cup Final
Coaches for final weekend go quickly once the finalists are known. Call us on +44 20 3457 2071 or email [email protected] with your group size, pick-up points and travel plans, and we will come back with a quote. You can also see our pricing or request a quote online.