Just because they've outlived their original purpose, doesn't mean these buses, trains, planes and trucks have reached the end of the road.
Given new leases of life by creative homeowners who think outside the box, these former modes of transport have been converted into truly unique properties.
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Nestled on an idyllic plot in Kangaroo Valley, Australia, this lovingly converted 1976 Bedford bus is a surprisingly spacious but cosy tiny home.
Described on the Airbnb listing as “glamping on wheels”, the vehicle benefits from stunning views of Mount Scanzi and has been renovated to include everything you could need for a comfortable weekend away.
Bedford was a British company that first started making commercial vehicles in 1931. They made everything from fire engines to military tanks and coaches.
Sadly, we don't know much about this particular Bedford bus, but we do know that it dates back to 1976 and was likely used for public transport. Amazingly, the driver's seat, steering wheel and other original mechanical elements remain at the front of the cabin.
The vehicle was converted by a former owner with “consideration and passion”. A simple but comfortable space, the bus has everything you could need – there’s a small kitchenette, a comfy sitting area, a dining zone and a bathroom with a hot shower.
Stylish and filled with light, the interior retains plenty of character. The bus's original windows provide views of the surrounding area and allow for natural ventilation.
There’s also a bedroom, tucked at the back of the vehicle. It’s just big enough for a queen-size bed. Outside, there’s a fire pit, barbeque and lounge chairs, so lucky Airbnb guests can spend their nights under the stars.
Plus, the bus runs on fresh rainwater and features a composting, waterless toilet, making this unique home eco-friendly, too.
Barreiros was a Spanish manufacturer of engines, trucks and buses that was founded in 1954. But by 1978, the company was defunct and its vehicles quickly faded into history.
However, some savvy people were lucky enough to get hold of these vintage vehicles and give them a new lease of life. Enter this remarkable Barrerios bus in Andalucia, Spain.
The cool converted bus lies in the picturesque landscapes of Cádiz and dates back to 1966.
The vintage beauty has been transformed into a charming and comfortable home and boasts a sitting area, a kitchen and a cosy sleeping area, as well as an outdoor terrace for stargazing.
Chic and simple, the interior benefits from a crisp white colour scheme, with pops of blue and black accents. The bus's original windows draw in lots of sunlight, while its high ceiling ensures no one will feel claustrophobic when inside.
Plus, guests also get to enjoy access to a communal swimming pool, a lovely landscaped garden and a restaurant. Nomaddicts also offer other iconic accommodation options, including 1960s and '70s Airstreams and quaint tiny homes.
If you'd love to stay in this beautiful Barrerios bus, it's available to rent on Airbnb.
Once home to hay and harnesses, this incredible converted horsebox is now a chic movable home with a stunning interior.
Located on the spectacular Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland, The Oat Box was created out of an old 1968 Bedford TK horse trailer, but now comfortably sleeps two.
Built using repurposed materials, the upcycled tiny home boasts an original mahogany floor and ceiling, resulting in a warm and cosy interior with plenty of character.
The little hideaway benefits from stylish furnishings and vintage details, such as reclaimed stained-glass windows, retro tiles and antique wall sconces.
Despite its micro interior, the unique property is equipped with everything you could need.
There's a sitting area with a wood-burning fireplace for snuggling up with a good book, a stylish small kitchen with an oven and stove, plus a bathroom with hot running water.
The lofted bedroom even comes with a king-sized bed, while luxury extras, including a Bluetooth sound system and coffee machine, make this little vehicle perfect for lovers of homely comforts.
Outside, there's a firepit and seating area for dining alfresco.
Sitting at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains in Maryville, Tennessee, is Platform1346. Formerly a carriage from the Second World War, the car has been transformed into luxury accommodation.
Nestled within six acres (2.4ha) of gorgeous land, this unique home is the perfect rural spot to escape the rat race.
The train car was originally a kitchen carriage for military troop trains carrying soldiers to the East Coast but has since been lovingly repurposed into this lovely secluded property, ideal for guests who want a bit of privacy.
The open-plan interior comprises a modern kitchen fitted with top-of-the-range appliances and a large fridge, plus a comfy living area to relax and unwind.
The original carriage windows still line the living space, drawing in plenty of light. The caboose also offers a stylish claw-foot bathtub and shower, along with a luxurious marble-topped sink.
The main bedroom includes a comfy king-sized bed, while a pull-out sofa bed in the living room can accommodate extra guests.
There’s even a patio terrace complete with a gazebo and firepit – the ideal place to sit back and take in the scenery while toasting marshmallows.
A residence with real wow factor, the Costa Verde in Costa Rica boasts a luxury suite hidden inside a 1965 Boeing 727.
If that wasn't enough, the former plane is now perched on a 50-foot-high (15.2m) stone pedestal that cantilevers out above the rainforest floor.
Now a quirky hotel room, the structure was custom-built from the body of a former Colombian Avianca Airlines aircraft and meticulously assembled on-site.
The old Boeing 727 was salvaged from San Jose airport and then transported to the edge of the Manuel Antonio National Park and converted into a suave jumbo suite.
The unique converted aircraft boasts its very own wooden observation deck built atop the plane’s right wing. It's the ideal spot to kick back with a drink in hand and admire the area's treetop residents, from monkeys and lizards to toucans and sloths.
The suite also has access to the hotel's three pools, breakfast area and off-site restaurants, including El Wagon, a converted antique rail car!
Inside, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite is decorated with traditional carved wooden panelling sourced from tropical hardwood trees. A charming reminder of the structure's past life, the bedrooms have the original cabin windows intact.
The suite also includes a kitchenette, an ocean-view terrace and unbeatable 360-degree views of the gorgeous surrounding rainforest. It doesn't get better than this!
Nestled among the trees in Cedar Creek, Texas, this retro school bus is sure to educate you on alternative ways of living.
For most of its life, this bus served the Nashville public school district, but today it's a stunning tiny home on wheels.
Step inside and you'll find the bus driver's seat, control deck and windows, but that's about all that remains of the original interior.
Now kitted out with plush sofas, a gourmet kitchen, a snug bed, a hammock and a bathroom, this is one seriously inspiring conversion project.
As well as a place for work, rest and play, the former school bus is also equipped with modern amenities, including a wood-burning fireplace, remote-controlled air conditioning, a 43-inch (3.6-foot) smart TV, plush bedding and a coffee machine.
Utilising every inch of its tiny space, the living area also doubles up as a dining zone.
The bedroom is nestled at the back of the bus, where there's even a mini home office.
Situated on a 12-acre (4.8ha) site, the bus looks out onto the surrounding woodland, while the exterior deck, complete with a firepit, is the perfect spot for stargazing and roasting s'mores.
Books, TV shows and movies have certainly given us all nostalgia for the good old days of luxury train travel.
Luckily, you can now experience the glamour of bygone railway journeys by stepping aboard this restored 1950s Pullman railway cart in Cumbria, England.
The old carriage is found on the tracks where the original train line ran through Ullock, on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, and the home's windows frame the idyllic surrounding landscape.
While the characterful holiday home is certainly a step back in time, it's also kitted out with all the luxuries of 21st-century living.
Inside, you'll find a luxurious open-plan living area with a table and bar. Head down the aisle and there's a kitchen equipped with vintage Royal Doulton crockery and a stunning original dining carriage.
An old suitcase can be seen in the cart's luggage rack, while the room still features its original sliding doors.
As well as a stunning king-sized master suite equipped with an antique bed, dressing room and ensuite bathroom, there's also an exterior deck located on the historic train platform.
We don't know about you, but we're feeling like Agatha Christie right now!
In February 2017, Gabriel and Debbie Mayes and their four children Gracen, Darby, Deacon and Jovey, started their Skoolie adventure.
Following a few hiccups with their first school bus buy and plenty of research and careful planning, the couple hired a company to convert their new and improved 250-square-foot (23.2sqm) vehicle.
The classic school bus was stripped back to a shell and transformed into a stylish family home. The impressive space was fitted with a full kitchen and a spacious living area, perfect for a large family.
Unlike most school bus conversions, which tend to have a centre aisle floor plan, their unique zig-zag layout created more defined zones for additional privacy.
The Scandinavian décor is modern and pared-back, giving the snug home a bright and airy feel. Debbie explained: "We are naturally minimalists and love the Scandinavian modern style. I'm drawn to black, white and grey and like to have a very simple, clean style."
The sleek interior is both functional and stylish, with storage solutions hidden underneath the sofas to keep the clutter at bay.
The family’s sleeping quarters are situated at the rear. The traditional centre aisle features bunk beds for the children, which fit over the wheel wells. At the very back of the bus lies Gabriel and Debbie’s master bedroom, one of the hardest parts of the bus to design.
The room lost a few inches after the walls and back windows were sealed up, so to make up for this, overhead storage was added above the bed. The family no longer lives in the bus full-time and has, instead, taken to flipping homes.
Located in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, this cool converted train lies within a 65-acre (26.3ha) buffalo ranch.
Dating back to the 1960s, the caboose has been completely overhauled and transformed into a fun holiday home perfect for a family adventure.
Inside, the caboose is bursting with character, offering rustic warm wood finishes and quirky period details.
The spacious kitchen features unique upcycled shelving, a varnished wooden ceiling and bottle cap-shaped bar stools, which give the room a quirky retro feel.
The large main bedroom comprises a double bed with plenty of storage, as well as air-conditioning for those humid southeastern nights. A further bedroom, plus a pull-out twin sofa bed in the living room, allow the home to accommodate up to five guests.
The bathroom also comes complete with underfloor heating to keep visitors warm in the chillier winter months.
Outside, the wooden viewing deck is the ideal spot to watch bison, horses and goats feeding in the surrounding fields.
The caboose's exterior is authentically painted and the carriage is even positioned on a makeshift train track. Check out the Airbnb listing to book your stay.
This incredible Boeing 727 conversion in Oregon, USA, is an aeroplane lover's dream.
Former electrical engineer Bruce Campbell took upcycling to the extreme when he channelled his passion for planes into transforming the aircraft, which was used as a commercial airliner until the mid-1960s.
Bruce forked out £75,400 ($100k) for the plane, plus an extra £90,400 ($120k) to move and temporarily house it. After relocating it to a peaceful woodland spot and carrying out some minor modifications, Bruce's quirky dream home was realised.
Fully equipped with water, electricity and sewage, the plane has all the practicalities of a regular house.
The plane's original retractable staircase offers a unique entrance to Bruce’s home, which is safely propped up on concrete pillars. Inside the 1,066-square-foot (99sqm) living space, Bruce has skillfully preserved most of the original interior.
One of the most wow-factor additions, however, is the impressive see-through acrylic floor, which shows off the plane’s impressive design.
The aft compartment, towards the rear of the plane, is now Bruce's main living space and workshop and also accommodates his kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
Pared-back and minimalist, he sleeps on a space-saving fold-away futon which doubles up as a sofa. Curious? Bruce hosts live music events on the wing of his plane, dubbed Concert on a Wing, giving people the chance to visit his unusual property.
Known as Station House, this former Victorian train station features two vintage Mark 1 Great Western Railway carriages dating back to 1883.
Transformed into a pair of unique homes, they look a little different inside than they did back in their heyday.
Situated on over two acres (0.8ha) of land, the carriages are a train lover's dream and the perfect way to turn a much-loved hobby into a unique and lucrative holiday home business.
Located within the historic English area of Coalport, close to the famous Ironbridge Gorge, the train cars are surrounded by rugged woodlands and manicured lawns.
Retaining many period features, the carriages still contain their original windows, while their characterful façades remain relatively untouched.
Both carriages feature a spacious open-plan kitchen and living area, so there's no shortage of room to stretch out.
One of the carriages offers three bedrooms, while the other includes two larger bedrooms decked out in modern décor.
Part of a larger estate, the grounds also feature the original station house, which has a generous five bedrooms and three reception rooms, offering even more space for a family getaway.
This Mercedes Rundhauber 1519 is a short-bonnet truck that was originally crafted in 1974. For years – perhaps decades – it would have been used for the transportation of various goods.
Today, it's an ultra-cool tiny home on wheels. Let's take a closer look...
The retro vehicle lies on a tranquil farm pasture in the German municipality of Ursensollen, Bavaria. The exterior of the truck has been transformed by a wooden box at the rear, inside which the tiny home lies.
The front, which comes complete with the original driving cab, however, looks exactly the same as it did back in 1974. Inside, the vehicle is unrecognisable, thanks to a modern makeover.
The truck is just big enough for an open-plan living area. It has a couch, a dining table, a small kitchenette with a coffee machine, an elevated bed platform and an on-board bathroom. Plus, the sofa transforms into an additional bed.
With rustic timber walls, floors and ceiling, the inside is cosy and pared-back, while windows and a skylight draw plenty of light inside.
Amazingly, the vehicle is powered by solar energy and even has a 150-litre water tank that ensures ample water for showering. There’s also a small fireplace for the colder months and a rear terrace for alfresco meals.
Guests can even choose to sleep outside – the roof of the truck comes with a tent and mattresses for nights under the stars.
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