The amount of money you spend on train, bus and plane tickets as you travel around can quickly add up. Booking tickets in advance (especially on trains and planes) can save huge amounts of money and fares can be as much as half as much as they would be if you purchased the tickets on the day of travel. By buying your tickets in advance, you also save yourself the stress of having to queue for tickets on the day and known exactly how much it will cost.
If you're moving round a lot, then consider whether getting a pass could save you money. For example, if you're travelling around Europe for more than a couple of weeks then getting an Interrail pass can be a lot cheaper than buying separate tickets for each leg of your trip.
Travelling off-peak (i.e. not during the rush hour) is also usually cheaper. If you have the time, take a slightly slower form of transport than you would usually consider. Taking the train or a coach can be just as interesting a part of your travelling experience as actually being in your destination once you get there. Trains, coaches and buses also give you a great insight into the local customs and a chance to meet and talk to local people, unlike travel by aeroplane, which is pretty much the same all over the world, and cuts you off from the places you are travelling through. A fantastic website for advice on travelling by train all over the world is www.seat61.com.
Travelling overnight can be a good idea too. Not only will it save you money, as you don't have to pay for a night's accommodation, but you won't lose a day out of your trip to travelling.
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