Pupils in most schools in England and Wales will break up from school at the end of this week, with many of their families planning a swift getaway to make the most of the holidays.
The RAC says almost 9m people will make journeys between Friday and Sunday and that 3.4m extra vehicles will be on the roads during the expected peak of the weekend’s travel on Saturday. Airports will be busy too as families start their holidays abroad.
Many in Scotland have another week and those in Northern Ireland off for a while already, but we’d like to hear from anyone who has a story to tell about their transport struggles as part of the mass exodus.
Do you often take advantage of the holidays as soon as they begin? Perhaps it’s the only time you are able to travel due to work or other commitments? Or maybe you have tried it once and vowed “never again” after a terrible experience?
How to contribute
Whether you’ve experienced gridlock on the roads or struggled at ferry terminals and airports that are at capacity, share your travel nightmares in the form below and we’ll use some of the most interesting as part of our coverage.
