The whole-trip GBP worksheet
Blank inputs for transport, rooms, transfers, meals, activities and a chosen contingency.
Costs and offers
The cost desk: put the whole break in the budget.
Price the complete weekend before choosing a headline fare. Count both directions, every night and the transfers at each end.
What counts as a useful price
Collect quotes for the same dates and travellers. Label a room or bed price clearly, include both travel directions and keep the selected payment and cancellation conditions alongside each quote. Add meals, local travel and the activities you intend to book.
Pay attention to the terms that change the total
A lower fare can cost more overall if it forces an extra night or expensive transfer. Compare arrival arrangements and cancellation conditions before paying, and save the terms of the transport, room and tickets you select with your booking records.
The selection
Choose your route
Four rail routes compared by their main activity, arrival arrangements and accommodation tradeoffs.
Friday or Saturday
Separate the extra night from the value of the time it creates.
Named accommodation candidates
Compare shared beds and private rooms alongside their location tradeoffs.
Price every airport transfer
Use the four-leg worksheet to count ground transport, waiting time and fallback costs.