Whatever form of transport you take in the UK, you’ll find it’s not cheap. Fortunately, all the transport services offer a range of discounts, special offers and passes that can reduce the high cost of travel.
If you’re a student of aged 16-25, you qualify for a National Express coachcard. This allows a discount of up to 30% on most fares for a one-year period. They also offer a Tourist Trail Pass providing unlimited travel for a fixed period. Regional variations are offered too. For example, the Scottish Explorer Pass offers coach services to around 190 destinations in Scotland.
The railways too offer some special economical options though some are intended for international tourists are cannot be bought in the UK. An example is the BritRail Pass. This pass allows for unrestricted travel on any British rail scheduled train in England, Scotland, and Wales. Unfortunately, the BritRail pass doesn’t cover the London Underground or Heathrow Express. Similar options include the BritRail England Consecutive Pass, BritRail Family Pass and the versatile BritRail FlexiPass. This allows unlimited travel in a 2-month period. Regional options are also available. An example is the Freedom of Wales FlexiPass in 8-day and 15-day periods. This pass allows both train and bus travel.
Local bus services also offer discount options but these are sometimes only for locals. But wherever you are, keep your eyes open for special deals for that area. For example, if you’re in London, look into buying a London Sightseeing Pass with London Travelcard. Valid for 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive days, this pass offers free transport on the London underground and London bus network together with free entrance into over 60 of the capital’s major attractions.
If you’re a student of aged 16-25, you qualify for a National Express coachcard. This allows a discount of up to 30% on most fares for a one-year period. They also offer a Tourist Trail Pass providing unlimited travel for a fixed period. Regional variations are offered too. For example, the Scottish Explorer Pass offers coach services to around 190 destinations in Scotland.
The railways too offer some special economical options though some are intended for international tourists are cannot be bought in the UK. An example is the BritRail Pass. This pass allows for unrestricted travel on any British rail scheduled train in England, Scotland, and Wales. Unfortunately, the BritRail pass doesn’t cover the London Underground or Heathrow Express. Similar options include the BritRail England Consecutive Pass, BritRail Family Pass and the versatile BritRail FlexiPass. This allows unlimited travel in a 2-month period. Regional options are also available. An example is the Freedom of Wales FlexiPass in 8-day and 15-day periods. This pass allows both train and bus travel.
Local bus services also offer discount options but these are sometimes only for locals. But wherever you are, keep your eyes open for special deals for that area. For example, if you’re in London, look into buying a London Sightseeing Pass with London Travelcard. Valid for 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive days, this pass offers free transport on the London underground and London bus network together with free entrance into over 60 of the capital’s major attractions.