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
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.
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.
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.
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.