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London to EdinburghTrain, flight, coachAdvance train tickets on the East Coast route are usually cheapest when booked as soon as they go on sale, around 12 weeks ahead. Flights can undercut the train midweek, but add the airport transfers before you compare. The overnight coach is the cheapest option if you can sleep sitting up.
London to ManchesterTrain, coachOff-peak and Advance fares are far cheaper than Anytime tickets. Check split tickets via Crewe or Stoke. Coaches take longer but often cost a fraction of the walk-up train fare.
London to GlasgowTrain, flight, coachThis is one of the routes where flying is often cheaper than the train if you book a few weeks out with hand luggage only. For the train, Advance fares and a railcard make the biggest difference.
Birmingham to LondonTrain, coachSlower services into London Euston and Marylebone are often much cheaper than the fastest trains. Coaches run all day and are usually the lowest fare.
Manchester to LisbonFlightPrices swing a lot by day of the week. Search a whole month to find the cheapest day, and set an alert rather than booking the first fare you see.
London to BarcelonaFlightSeveral London airports serve Barcelona, so search “London (all airports)” to see every option. Shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) are usually cheapest.
Dover to CalaisFerryPrices depend heavily on the day and time. Early morning and late evening sailings, and midweek crossings, are usually cheapest, and school holidays cost most.
Belfast to LiverpoolFerry, flightThe overnight ferry saves a night’s hotel. Compare it with a flight plus the cost of your car or luggage before booking.SetMyFare earns a commission when you book through some of our links. It never changes the price you pay, and it never changes which fare we show as cheapest. How we make money.