Yes, trains will be running over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend from Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May 2024.
However, there may be some disruption to your journey as there are planned engineering works taking place across both May Bank Holiday weekends. It’s important to check ahead of time so you can best plan your route. See below for more details about disruption over the next Bank Holiday weekend.
Don’t forget, you can view live train time information by searching for your journey in our app.
If you know who you’ll be travelling with over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend (4th–6th May 2024), check below for any potential disruptions to your journey.
If you want to explore the UK this Early May Bank Holiday, but you’re not sure where to go, we’re here to help! Here are some of the most popular routes for the Early May Bank Holiday:
This year, the Early May Bank Holiday weekend takes place between Saturday 4th May and Monday 6th May 2024. Up and down the country, there’ll be plenty of events going on so you can make the most of your long weekend. We’ve chosen a couple of events to help inspire you when making plans.
Whisky lovers the world over know the Speyside single malt. The Spirit of Speyside Whisky festival opens the doors of the region's best-known distilleries and hospitality spots for 6 full days of tours, whisky tastings and whisky-paired meals.
Three weeks of culture and fun kick off in Brighton this Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Expect world-class music, theatre, film, art, dance, comedy and family events at venues across the city. And if you need to take a break between shows, just head to the beach!
One of the UK's top jazz festivals builds to a climax over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend with a star-studded line up: Dionne Warwick, Gregory Porter, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jack Savoretti and Snarky Puppy. Acts perform in the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens and in other venues across the city.
If you are travelling by train this bank holiday weekend, we want to make sure you get there as cheaply as possible. Here are some tips for finding the cheapest train tickets.
Keep your eyes peeled for Advance tickets – they are usually released around 12 weeks before the departure date and tend to be cheaper than buying on the day.
You can save 1/3 of eligible train journeys across the UK with a Railcard – all for just £30 a year! From Railcards for certain ages to groups or people travelling in certain areas, see which one you’re eligible for. Find out more about buying digital Railcards online with us.
Did you know it’s sometimes cheaper to split your train journey into sections rather than buying one ticket? Our clever app feature SplitSave does this all for you! Find out more about SplitSave.
If you're planning on jetting off on holiday this Early May Bank Holiday, why not get to the airport by train? Many of the UK's biggest airports are served by convenient train links, allowing you to save money on parking or taxis. Here are our guides to getting to some of the most important airports in the UK by train:
Why not travel by train in Europe this May? Enjoy warmer temperatures on a city break to some of Europe's most popular destinations. Here are some of the top routes by train:
Want to find out more about where trains can take you in the UK? You're in luck. With an extensive rail network, it's easy to reach cities, beaches, National Parks and events by train this summer. Read our travel guides to find out more.