Connecting the industry
The routeone Awards is the standout event in the coach and bus industry calendar. Held on Wednesday 4 November at The Vox, Resorts World, Birmingham, it falls on the second night of Euro Bus Expo (3–5 November, NEC Birmingham). It’s the perfect moment to celebrate the best in the business – and continue those all-important conversations with industry peers.
With around 900 guests expected – and always a sell out, the evening brings together finalists and industry leaders from across the UK.
Dine and unwind
Renowned for being a spectacular celebration, the routeone Awards always delivers — and 2026 will be no exception. Expect a drinks reception, three-course meal, table wine, and entertainment from a celebrity co-host. As always, the entertainment is kept strictly under wraps until the night.
Tickets are £220 + VAT, including a drinks reception, three-course meal, table wine, entertainment, and courtesy coaches to and from local hotels. Places are limited – join the waitlist to be first in line when tickets become available.
Book your accomodation
Book your accommodation through our official accommodation partner, Event Express, using the booking portal below. For assistance with your booking, contact [email protected] or call 01905 732737.
Get directions
The Vox, Birmingham is easy to reach by road, rail and air. Located at Resorts World Birmingham, next to the NEC and Birmingham International Airport, it’s clearly signposted from the M42, M40 and M6. Postcode: B40 1PU.
Travelling by train? Birmingham International station is less than a ten-minute walk away.
Industry feedback
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A proud moment
Being nominated and a finalist was a proud moment for our company. It was a pleasure to attend, and what a great evening! I look forward to entering and attending again.
Neil Bailey
Office Manager Bay Travel Coaches
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Increased our drive
This was a really well-organised and presented ceremony with plenty of opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues as well as make new connections from across the industry. It certainly increased our drive to keep our business being called up onto the stage!
Iain Moncrieff-Jury
Operations Manager Cornwall, FirstBus South West
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Unbelievable and unforgettable
This is the first time we entered the routeone Awards. There were five other finalists in the category – many with much larger teams than ours. We felt honoured to even be considered against these industry legends. For our small family business to be recognised by the sector’s highest accolades was an unbelievable, unforgettable and incredibly proud moment.
Paul Cartwright
Director A&P Travel (Tours) Ltd
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The industry’s BAFTAs
The routeone Awards is the industry’s version of the BAFTAs. It’s the one event of the year you must go to. Great for networking and also great to catch up with industry friends. There’s nothing like it!
Tim Southby
Director Heathside Travel Ltd
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Not to be missed
A great opportunity to meet like minded people within the industry. It’s truly inspiring to see industry leaders and up and coming talent be awarded for their efforts. A date in the diary not to be missed!
James Mason
Director Masons Coaches
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Full of inspiration
It was a pleasure to attend the routeone Awards and see the bus and coach industry being celebrated. It was brilliant to see many of our Women in Transport members and partners amongst the finalists and winners. A wonderful evening, full of inspiration.
Sonya Byers
CEO Women in Transport
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An event to look forward to
It is a great time to catch up with industry colleagues and share our experiences from the past year. Always an event to look forward to.
Claire Hadley-King
Office Manager Prospect Coaches
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A fantastic night
What an excellent way to bring the bus and coach industry together to recognise both team and personal contributions made up and down the country throughout the year. A fantastic night had by all with an opportunity to share experiences, best practice and a few laughs along the way.
Matt Smith
Engineering Change Manager National Express
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A fabulous evening
A fabulous evening providing a great opportunity to catch up with industry friends, as well as spending some quality social time with many of our staff.
Greg White
Managing Director Whites St Albans Ltd
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A great networking opportunity
Having never attended the event before, I enjoyed the positive atmosphere and the opportunity to really celebrate the industry. It was a great networking opportunity and refreshing to see people from “rival” companies being able to share success and celebrate together.
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