Is Domestic Air Travel Cheaper than Train Travel?

Is domestic air travel cheaper than train travel? MyVoucherCodes have conducted a study to determine which mode of transport is cheapest in the UK.

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Train prices in the UK are high, we all know that. Passengers can end up spending thousands of pounds every year for services that occasionally turn up late, are sometimes understaffed and are commonly overcrowded.

The general public’s consensus is that they’re getting an unfair deal. According to a Statista survey released at the end of 2021, a whopping 68% of people believe train fares in the UK to be either “fairly bad” or “very bad” value for money. In stark contrast, only 1% deem the prices to be “very good” value for money.

Jack Cunningham
Senior Editor

 

Hi, I’m Jack; a Senior Copywriter on the vouchers team at Future PLC. Since joining in 2022, I’ve been crafting my money-saving skills in several areas, including tech, entertainment, sports, fitness, home and travel. You’ll usually find me here at MyVoucherCodes; updating users with money-saving hints, tips, discounts, and offers for hundreds of popular retailers. I can also be found on one of our other sites, TechRadar.

A former sports journalist and content creator, I decided to swap the press box for a permanent desk several years ago. Despite giving match reports the red card, I still enjoy attending live sporting events and I like to wind down by playing video games, visiting new places, and getting my head stuck into a good book.