A busy weekend on the road and rail networks is expected as millions of people head off for the Easter break.
Tourism and motoring organisations have reported an increase in people choosing to remain in the UK instead of heading abroad this weekend.
Ten million drivers are expected to take to the roads with Thursday likely to see the largest volume of traffic.
Planned engineering work will bring disruption to several train routes, including the West Coast Main Line.
With the recession forcing many people to tighten their belts, staying in the UK has become a popular option this Easter. Domestic tourism body Visit Britain says many British companies have reported an increase in bookings.