Travelling with Children on Long-Distance Private Transfers

A long-distance private transfer with children — whether to Alton Towers, the Lake District, Edinburgh or a North Wales holiday park — requires a bit more planning than a short airport run. The good news is that a private transfer is significantly better suited to family travel with children than public transport or a self-drive journey. Here is how to make it work well.

Child seats and booster seats

UK law requires children to use an appropriate child seat or booster seat until they are 135cm tall or 12 years old (whichever comes first). When booking a private transfer with children, always confirm:

• The ages and approximate weights of all children travelling
• Whether you need a rear-facing infant seat, a forward-facing child seat or a booster seat
• Whether you are bringing your own seats or need them provided

Atlantic Prestige Travel can accommodate child seat requirements — confirm the details when booking so the correct seats can be arranged.

Luggage and pushchairs

For a family with young children, luggage typically includes a pushchair, a changing bag, a cool bag, a backpack and possibly a car seat. For a holiday park or longer trip, add full suitcases. Be realistic about how much you are bringing and include all items when requesting a quote.

The Mercedes V-Class has a generous luggage capacity and is the recommended vehicle for families with a pushchair alongside full bags. If you are unsure whether your luggage will fit, describe it in detail when booking — it is better to confirm in advance than to arrive at the collection point with bags that do not fit.

Comfort on longer journeys

For journeys of 90 minutes or more — to Alton Towers, the Lake District or Edinburgh — passenger comfort matters. The Mercedes V-Class provides individual captain's chairs in the rear, generous legroom and a cabin environment that is significantly more comfortable than a standard people carrier for longer journeys.

For very long journeys with young children, consider:

• Departure time: An early morning departure can work well for young children who may sleep for part of the journey. A mid-morning departure avoids the early start but means arriving later.
• Entertainment: Tablets, headphones and favourite toys are essential for longer journeys with children.
• Snacks and drinks: Bring snacks and drinks for the journey. For longer trips, a cool bag with sandwiches and drinks avoids the need for a motorway service stop.

Stops on longer journeys

For journeys of two hours or more, a comfort stop at a motorway service area is often welcome, particularly with young children. Discuss this with Atlantic Prestige Travel when booking — a planned stop can be incorporated into the journey time.

Return journey planning

For family days out, the return journey is often the most important part to plan. After a full day at a theme park or safari park, children are tired and the last thing anyone wants is an unplanned wait. Include your preferred return time when booking and discuss flexibility with Atlantic Prestige Travel.

FAQs

Do I need to bring my own child seat? This depends on the ages and sizes of the children travelling. Confirm the details when booking and Atlantic Prestige Travel will advise on the best arrangement.

Can we make a stop on a long journey? Yes. A planned comfort stop can be incorporated into longer journeys. Discuss this when booking.

What is the best vehicle for a family with a pushchair? The Mercedes V-Class is the recommended vehicle for families with a pushchair alongside full bags and multiple passengers.

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See also: Choosing the right vehicle for a family day out | Family days out transfers | Theme park transfers