Byway

Byway is a London-based travel startup founded in 2020, dedicated to promoting flight-free "slow travel" holiday packages.

The company offers customized itineraries that utilize trains, boats, buses, and bikes to create enjoyable journeys across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Byway's mission is to make slow travel mainstream, emphasizing the experience of the journey itself. As a certified B Corporation, Byway is committed to sustainability and consumer protection, being ABTA bonded. The company employs proprietary AI-powered routing technology to simplify the booking of multi-stop overland trips, ensuring optimized travel experiences. Each package includes transport, locally-owned accommodations, a digital journey guide, and in-trip support, along with features like WhatsApp assistance and disruption rerouting. Byway targets environmentally conscious travelers who value personalized, low-carbon holidays and seek a seamless travel planning experience.