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Discover the Best Seats on a Coach Holiday

Last updated on May 28th, 2025 at 05:17 pm

Thinking of taking a coach holiday? Wondering what the best seats on the coach are? Here’s my guide to where the best place to sit on a coach is.

The best seat on a coach is one that suits your needs and requirements. The front row has it’s pros and cons and seats before the front axle will suit those with travel sickness better. There are reasons to consider and avoid the middle and back seats, depending on your preferences.

Read on to learn what the best seat on a coach is for you.

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Best Seats on a Coach – Coach Holiday Seating Policies

What’s The Best Place to Sit on a Coach?

The best place to sit on a coach is in a seat with good legroom and a good view. Avoid seats with a side panel or near the toilet. Seats ahead of front axle will reduce motion sickness.

Before we discuss the best seat on a coach, it’s important to know that different coach holiday companies have different seating policies.

Seat Booking Options

Some companies allow guests to book their preferred seats. Here are some common practices:

  • Preferred seat booking: Guests can choose their seats.
  • Premium front seats: Guests may pay extra for front seats.
  • Seat rotation: Some companies rotate seats on tours. This allows everyone to experience the front seat and move around the coach.

Keep in mind, depending on the length of the tour and the size of the group, you may not get a turn in the front seat.

For detailed policies, check out my post on coach holiday company seating policies.

If seating is important to you, it’s best to check with your coach holiday company before you book.

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Best Place to Sit on a Coach?

What Are the Best Coach Seats?

The answer really depends on you and your requirements.

Window Access

One thing to bear in mind is that every coach has a side panel. This means some seats will not have a whole window to themselves. Hopefully, you don’t have to stay in these seats for the whole of your coach holiday.

Now let’s look at the pros and cons for all the coach seats, starting at the front and working backwards.

Best Seats on a Coach Video

Where is the best place to sit on a coach?

Front Seats

Many guests love the front seats because they feel they get the best view. However, there are other things to consider.

Pros

  • Great view through the front window since there are no seats in front.
  • First off the coach when you arrive at your destination – if you are quick!

Cons

  • The driver may need to put the sun shade down while driving. This can block the view for guests sitting behind.
  • In hotter places, the front seats can get quite hot due to the sun.
  • The temperature in the front seats can be affected by the air conditioning settings of the guide and driver.
  • There is generally less legroom in the front seats.
  • Some guests find it unnerving to see traffic coming towards them. This can make them feel nervous.
  • If there are tables and onboard entertainment, these may not be available in the front seats.
  • If you take longer to get out of these seats, you might feel resentment from the guests behind who want to get off the coach!

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Seats Ahead of the Front Axle

Pros

  • Help with Travel Sickness: These seats can often help if you suffer from travel sickness. Being ahead of the front axle can reduce the feelings of nausea.
  • Quick Exit: These seats are towards the front of the coach, allowing you to be the first off when the journey ends.
  • Easier Boarding: The front step can often be lowered on a coach, making it easier to board or exit.

Cons

  • Pressure to Exit Quickly: You may feel a bit of pressure to get off the coach quickly if it is full and only the front door is being used.

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Seats in the Middle Section of the Coach

Pros

  • If the coach has a side door and it is being used it can make getting on and off the coach from these seats quicker

Cons

  • The side door cannot always be used – it depends on nearby traffic
  • These seats can be near the toilet. If the toilet is being used then it can start to smell.
  • The steps to the side door are much steeper generally with a half step at the bottom so they are more tricky to navigate. They don’t lower like the front steps.

Best Seats on a Coach

Seats Directly Behind the Middle Door

Pros

  • These seats have a big space in front of them.
  • You get a great view through the side window.

Cons

  • There can be reduced legroom for these seats.
  • These seats can also lack tables and on-board entertainment on the coach.
  • If the toilet is in use, you see everyone going in and out.
  • You may also notice unpleasant smells.

Best Seat on a Coach

Seats at the Back of the Coach

Pros

  • Can spread out a little across the back seat if the coach isn’t full.
  • Great view up the centre of the coach from the middle rear seat. This can help if you suffer from travel sickness.
  • Extra legroom in some coaches that have an emergency exit at the rear door.

Cons

  • Warmer temperatures: If the coach has an engine at the rear, the back seats can be much warmer than other parts of the coach. This can make travel sickness more likely or worse.
  • More bounce: These seats are past the rear suspension, which means you can feel more bounce when sitting in these seats.
  • Delayed exit: It can take a while to get off the coach, especially if only one door is being used and the coach is full.

Best Seats on a Coach – Conclusion

  • Each coach holiday company has a different seating policy. Check this before you book rather than assuming and being disappointed.
  • The front seats are not always the best seats on the coach.
  • Coach holidays can still be enjoyed if you suffer from travel sickness. With some good planning and preparation, it shouldn’t be an issue.

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