Byway

Byway is an AI-powered travel planning platform designed to create personalized, flight-free itineraries across the UK and Europe. The tool specializes in slow, sustainable travel by combining trains, ferries, and other ground transport to build complete, bookable journeys. Users begin by specifying destinations, dates, interests, and travel preferences. Byway’s system then generates tailored route options that include transport connections, recommended stopovers, and suggested lengths of stay in each location. The platform automatically handles complex multi-leg routing, schedules, and ticketing, reducing the time and effort required to plan non-flight journeys.

Key features include dynamic itinerary generation, real-time availability checks, and integrated booking for transport and accommodation. Byway also offers curated recommendations for local experiences, scenic routes, and lesser-known destinations that align with slow travel principles. Travelers can access a digital itinerary with step-by-step guidance, connection details, and support information, making it easier to navigate unfamiliar routes. Use cases range from planning multi-country rail holidays and family trips without flying to organizing lower-carbon business travel. Overall, Byway provides a structured, technology-driven way to plan and manage complex overland trips while prioritizing convenience, coherence, and environmental impact.