How to Save on Travel When Exploring the UK

The UK is an incredible place to explore because it is very beautiful, diverse, cultural and historic. There are brilliant places to explore in every area and something for everyone, but you might find that it can also be expensive to travel especially if you drive or do not plan in advance. Here are a few ways that you can make savings when travelling around the UK.

Coach

One of the cheapest ways to get from A to B in the UK is the coach. You can travel long distance for very low prices when you book a coach ticket and it is better for the environment than driving yourself or flying. You also can sit back and enjoy the journey which can reduce stress.

Travel Off-Peak

You should find that your travel ticket for most forms of transport will be cheaper if you are travelling off-peak. In addition to cheaper tickets, you will also find that this will be much quieter and more relaxing too.

Book in Advance

You can usually make savings on tickets for the train and flying when you book in advance (the longer the better). This means that carefully planning your trip and knowing when you will be travelling could help you to save a significant amount.

Split Ticketing

Split ticketing is a sensible way to save money on multi-leg train journeys as it can be cheaper to book each leg individually as opposed to one long journey. It can be slightly more complicated to arrange and will require careful planning but you can save a fair amount with this method and there are websites that allow you to easily find the cheapest method.

Duo Tickets

If you are travelling with one another person then you can make savings on certain train journeys with duo tickets. You need to make sure that you are together on the journey but you can make the trip much more affordable by doing so.

Oyster Card

If you are travelling through the capital on a regular basis then it is worth getting an Oyster Card. This is valid on the underground, buses, tram, DLR and National Rail services within London and essentials works like a prepaid smart-card.

These are all highly effective methods for travelling around the UK if you are looking to save money. You can make significant savings with these methods and it simply requires a little bit of planning and research which can help you to get more from your trip while saving money.