Travel Trends Report 2022
A portrait of train travellers in 2022
Trainline, Europe’s leading train and coach app, reveals its annual study, in partnership with European institute YouGov, analyzing travel trends in UK and in Europe.
12%
One in eight British workers have already moved as a result of hybrid working -
an additional 23% are in the process of moving or are considering it
39%
Two out of five commute to work via train more often than they did before the pandemic
69%
How much cost-conscious consumers are routinely saving on the walk-up price of tickets
The new commute
While driving a car (64%) continues to be the most popular method of transport, there are signs that the UK is shifting towards a more sustainable commute. A tenth (11%) of British workers use trains to commute and two out of five (39%) say they travel to work via train more often than they did before the pandemic. In contrast, 30% are now driving less.
There is an increased demand for all modes of public transport, with 18% of British workers using a bus or subway to commute to work, and a third (32%) reporting this has increased compared to before the pandemic too.
Switching to train
Almost half (49%) of British workers have switched a car journey for train travel at least once in the last year because they wanted to reduce their carbon footprint. Two-thirds (64%) switched because train travel is more convenient, 37% because it’s faster, and 31% because it’s cheaper.
Maximising commuting time
A third (34%) of British workers mentally switch off and potentially even have a nap, while a quarter (24%) choose to make a head start with work. 16% watch TV on demand, and 10% learn a new language.
Top 3 ways people save on their rail fares
Top savings found from the following cities
Methodology: YouGov surveyed 2,089 adults from across the UK between 28.12 - 29.12. Savings data based on comparing price paid for standard class tickets. Comparing peak one-way journey vs. Anytime Single ticket and Off-peak one-way journey vs. Off-Peak single ticket.