Plan ahead and budget for cheaper, safer festival travel

Planning in advance is so important to travel safety so that you don’t just end up jumping into someone’s car at the last minute, without knowing if they’ll be safe to be the designated driver - after all, we all know that a festival can be one long party! But do any of us really know how long it takes to sober up, or what the real dangers of driving on very little sleep can be? We’ve all seen the ‘Tiredness Kills’ signs.

Be honest with yourself about how you’ll feel on the way home and plan public transport. Remember that being the designated driver is a big responsibility and it might take some time until you are safe to drive. Prevention is better than cure, and it’s so much better to plan your travel well in advance.

Road safety in 2024 is about much more than combatting drink-driving. Dangers include drink, drug and mobile phone driving. Taking the coach is the safer, and most affordable way to travel to and from live events. Big Green Coach partner (Campaign Against Drink Driving) CADD’s message is ‘prevention rather than cure’. You’ll be surprised how generous the luggage and drinks allowance is on tailored festival coach packages and also how helpful the coach volunteers are when you arrive perhaps feeling confused at the festival or depart a bit tired. You can even finish perfecting your look during the journey.

Travel greener, safer, cheaper with Big Green Coach and pay £1 now for your day or weekend return travel then split the rest monthly. Book your coach now and embark on a journey filled with unforgettable moments and great music!

Festival travel safety guide: tips for a safe and enjoyable journey