There are a number of different RAIL companies that service the UK. Call 0845 7484950 for GENERAL INFORMATION on all train journeys. Go online to www.nationalrail.co.uk and check out timetables and routes. The rule of thumb is the earlier you book for off-peak periods, the cheaper the ticket.

National Express Coaches have some excellent offers for both singles and returns.

Cheap deals are available if you book on the internet. Print off your booking yourself. Call 08705 808080 or log into www.nationalexpress.com.

To plan your trip by car use the AA's Journey planner at www.theaa.com

A great place to book cheap FLIGHTS within the UK and Europe is www.flybe.com. Book well in advance to get the cheap flights. Other airlines that offer cheap flights are Easy Jet and Ryan Air. They fly from many regional airports and so for those of you who aren’t based in London, you can still find some great deals. London now has flights to Newquay, in the heart of Cornwall. It is an easy way to get out West for a weekend break.

Spaceships are like a good car to drive with more useful features than normal campervan. Compact, fuel-efficient and easy to drive - Spaceships really are an all in one solution for a campervan hire through the UK and Europe for prices starting as low as £20 a day.

www.spaceshipsrentals.co.uk

Backpax Magazine is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year! As a small, hard-working team, we’re passionate about expanding your horizons whilst you explore the UK. Printed 3 times a year, in March, June and September, our goal is to introduce you to the many fabulous places the UK has to offer – from the bright lights of big cities to the wonders of the countryside, from hip hang-outs to quirky off-track discoveries. Get going and explore it for yourself!