UK Travel Transportation - PPC Market Share Analysis December 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Transportation category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Transportation – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Travel Transportation UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 15.127041879
84.872958121
15%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 62
38
62%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 4%
Transactional 21%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 2%
Local 6%
Problem Solving 5%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Travel Transportation brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
skyscanner.net 9.2
britishairways.com 7.06
thetrainline.com 6.54
nationalexpress.com 4.62
booking.com 3.01
flixbus.co.uk 2.67
nationalrail.co.uk 2.59
virginatlantic.com 2.33
birminghamairport.co.uk 2.32
lner.co.uk 2.32
others 57.34
  • skyscanner.net - 9.2%
  • britishairways.com - 7.06%
  • thetrainline.com - 6.54%
  • nationalexpress.com - 4.62%
  • booking.com - 3.01%
  • flixbus.co.uk - 2.67%
  • nationalrail.co.uk - 2.59%
  • virginatlantic.com - 2.33%
  • birminghamairport.co.uk - 2.32%
  • lner.co.uk - 2.32%
  • others - 57.34%

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Skyscanner.net leads with 9.20% click share, followed by British Airways at 7.06%. Others dominate with 57.34%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Travel Transportation brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date skyscanner.net booking.com britishairways.com flixbus.co.uk heathrow.com trip.com lner.co.uk thetrainline.com virginatlantic.com nationalexpress.com
2025/12/01 7.73% 5.95% 2.92% 3.66% 2.81% 2.02% 1.67% 3.45% 1.71% 1.33%
2025/12/02 7.82% 5.87% 3.25% 3.04% 3.11% 1.7% 2.03% 3.41% 1.9% 1.03%
2025/12/03 8.33% 6.6% 3.01% 2.57% 3.12% 1.97% 1.92% 3.49% 2.01% 0.56%
2025/12/04 8.01% 5.94% 2.79% 3.24% 3.66% 2% 2.51% 3.76% 1.7% 0.66%
2025/12/05 7.6% 6.29% 3.29% 2.42% 3.32% 1.97% 2.03% 3.25% 1.68% 0.52%
2025/12/06 6.23% 6.31% 2.63% 2.62% 3.24% 1.71% 2.18% 2.87% 1.99% 2.75%
2025/12/07 6.85% 6.59% 2.97% 2.84% 2.76% 1.76% 2.4% 3.04% 1.84% 4.08%
2025/12/08 7.89% 5.93% 3.02% 2.4% 2.6% 1.87% 1.86% 3.18% 1.55% 3.91%
2025/12/09 8.28% 5.62% 2.91% 2.84% 2.29% 1.67% 2.54% 3.21% 1.62% 3.95%
2025/12/10 8.07% 5.38% 2.79% 2.84% 2.43% 1.89% 2.05% 3.19% 1.66% 4.65%
2025/12/11 7.67% 5.42% 2.38% 2.97% 3.24% 2.24% 2.41% 3.16% 1.69% 2.49%
2025/12/12 8.36% 5.29% 1.82% 4.06% 2.75% 2.11% 2.31% 2.84% 1.74% 4.55%
2025/12/13 8.24% 5.76% 2.01% 4.13% 2.64% 2.03% 2.86% 3.12% 1.85% 3.38%
2025/12/14 7.99% 5.75% 2.43% 3.61% 2.51% 2% 2.84% 2.52% 1.85% 3.41%
2025/12/15 8.04% 5.91% 2.32% 3.04% 2.59% 2.22% 2.23% 2.79% 1.72% 4.16%
2025/12/16 7.93% 5.97% 2.31% 3.15% 2.84% 2.46% 2.48% 3.34% 1.8% 3.96%
2025/12/17 8.02% 5.95% 2.67% 3.09% 2.93% 2.93% 2.38% 2.93% 1.96% 3.12%
2025/12/18 7.09% 5.66% 2.62% 3.12% 3.37% 2.48% 2.32% 3.26% 1.9% 4.37%
2025/12/19 7.14% 5.83% 2.3% 3.08% 2.58% 3.09% 2.3% 2.87% 2.45% 4.45%
2025/12/20 7.24% 5.13% 3.06% 3.7% 2.75% 2.53% 2.3% 2.61% 2.58% 4.04%
2025/12/21 7.63% 5.28% 2.88% 3.15% 2.34% 2.86% 2.77% 3.1% 2.45% 4.28%
2025/12/22 7.39% 5.92% 2.81% 3.8% 2.68% 2.99% 2.11% 2.56% 2.18% 3.21%
2025/12/23 7.38% 5.51% 2.75% 3.08% 2.97% 2.25% 2.18% 2.9% 2.4% 3.45%
2025/12/24 7.88% 5.79% 3.34% 3.2% 3.2% 2.62% 2.81% 2.79% 2.39% 2.8%
2025/12/25 7.87% 5.63% 2.77% 4.13% 2.52% 3.69% 2.25% 2.08% 2.32% 3.59%
2025/12/26 7.84% 6.2% 3.05% 4.64% 2.6% 3.02% 2.65% 2.54% 2.61% 2.97%
2025/12/27 8.25% 7.3% 3.26% 4.25% 2.34% 2.79% 2.05% 2.1% 2.73% 0.9%
2025/12/28 8.77% 6.97% 3.09% 3.93% 2.21% 3.11% 2.3% 2% 2.68% 0.99%
2025/12/29 8.28% 7.38% 3.64% 3.35% 2.45% 2.21% 3.16% 3.03% 2.49% 0.9%
2025/12/30 8.5% 7.09% 3.85% 2.59% 2.91% 2.48% 2.39% 2.51% 2.09% 1.19%
2025/12/31 8.38% 7.3% 3.73% 3.2% 2.61% 2.25% 2.2% 2.18% 2.14% 1.28%
  • skyscanner.net
  • booking.com
  • britishairways.com
  • flixbus.co.uk
  • heathrow.com
  • trip.com
  • lner.co.uk
  • thetrainline.com
  • virginatlantic.com
  • nationalexpress.com

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Skyscanner led December with a steady rise, peaking at 8.77% on the 28th. Booking.com saw a late surge, reaching 7.38% on the 29th. British Airways and Flixbus fluctuated, while National Express spiked mid-month before declining. The month ended with Skyscanner maintaining dominance.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Travel Transportation

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/12/01 1256
2025/12/02 1230
2025/12/03 1250
2025/12/04 1256
2025/12/05 1240
2025/12/06 1210
2025/12/07 1224
2025/12/08 1204
2025/12/09 1234
2025/12/10 1215
2025/12/11 1222
2025/12/12 1251
2025/12/13 1239
2025/12/14 1199
2025/12/15 1256
2025/12/16 1259
2025/12/17 1269
2025/12/18 1238
2025/12/19 1270
2025/12/20 1265
2025/12/21 1240
2025/12/22 1259
2025/12/23 1258
2025/12/24 1258
2025/12/25 1256
2025/12/26 1269
2025/12/27 1247
2025/12/28 1220
2025/12/29 1238
2025/12/30 1233
2025/12/31 1231

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December saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 1,270 on the 19th. The month concluded with 1,231 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Travel Transportation

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
nationalrail.co.uk 0.78%
virginatlantic.com 0.58%
trip.com 0.55%
booking.com 0.48%
flixbus.co.uk 0.34%
londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk -0.3%
manchesterairport.co.uk -0.39%
easyjet.com -0.46%
nationalexpress.com -0.73%
thetrainline.com -1.09%

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Nationalrail.co.uk leads with a 0.78% click share rise, while thetrainline.com drops by 1.09%. Virginatlantic.com gains 0.58%, contrasting easyjet.com’s 0.46% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Travel Transportation Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date skyscanner.net booking.com britishairways.com flixbus.co.uk trip.com thetrainline.com lner.co.uk easyjet.com opodo.co.uk nationalexpress.com
2025/12/01 7.53% 4.93% 4.52% 4.96% 3.18% 5.56% 1.99% 2.35% 2.38% 1.43%
2025/12/02 7.6% 5.06% 5.01% 4.16% 2.67% 5.32% 2.45% 2.39% 2.14% 0.89%
2025/12/03 8.11% 5.77% 4.55% 3.53% 2.99% 5.47% 2.48% 2.19% 1.75% 0.61%
2025/12/04 7.82% 4.77% 4.48% 4.49% 3.27% 6.4% 2.79% 2.18% 2.04% 0.74%
2025/12/05 7.55% 5.17% 4.67% 3.42% 3.11% 5.28% 2.57% 2.54% 1.53% 0.66%
2025/12/06 6.27% 5.28% 4.42% 3.77% 2.68% 5.54% 2.8% 2.51% 0.87% 2.38%
2025/12/07 6.98% 5.69% 4.89% 3.73% 2.74% 5.22% 3.08% 2.4% 1.3% 3.03%
2025/12/08 8.13% 5.02% 4.93% 3.55% 3.1% 5.57% 2.32% 2.42% 0.89% 2.89%
2025/12/09 8.55% 4.64% 4.52% 4.15% 2.56% 5.64% 2.75% 2.78% 1.47% 3.02%
2025/12/10 8.27% 4.27% 4.57% 4.13% 2.97% 4.97% 2.5% 2.43% 2.02% 3.42%
2025/12/11 7.58% 4.5% 3.92% 4.14% 3.39% 5.11% 3% 2.19% 2.11% 2.23%
2025/12/12 8.44% 4.54% 3.22% 5.34% 3.3% 4.81% 3.3% 2.46% 2.12% 3.38%
2025/12/13 8.22% 4.84% 3.42% 5.44% 3.15% 5.22% 3.17% 2.3% 2.91% 2.96%
2025/12/14 8.2% 4.99% 4.24% 5.03% 3.19% 4.26% 3.13% 2.23% 2.65% 2.96%
2025/12/15 8.24% 5.05% 3.98% 4.2% 3.56% 4.53% 2.76% 2.29% 2.23% 3.12%
2025/12/16 8% 5.13% 3.85% 4.16% 3.89% 5.29% 3.1% 2.31% 1.81% 3.1%
2025/12/17 8.14% 5.15% 4.24% 4.28% 4.75% 4.7% 2.86% 2.52% 2.18% 2.58%
2025/12/18 7.32% 5.3% 3.85% 4.45% 3.99% 5.46% 2.91% 2.17% 1.97% 3.35%
2025/12/19 7.16% 5.44% 2.72% 4.21% 5.28% 5.15% 2.74% 2.07% 2.03% 3.41%
2025/12/20 7.33% 4.27% 4.75% 4.99% 4.36% 4.58% 2.89% 1.86% 2.59% 3.37%
2025/12/21 7.82% 4.76% 4.59% 3.99% 4.66% 5.01% 3% 2.02% 2.25% 3.35%
2025/12/22 7.38% 5.26% 4.11% 4.72% 5.28% 3.83% 2.66% 1.73% 1.91% 2.77%
2025/12/23 7.31% 4.83% 4.1% 4.22% 3.55% 4.68% 2.7% 1.79% 2.2% 2.77%
2025/12/24 7.75% 5.22% 4.87% 4.5% 4.34% 4.57% 3.09% 1.51% 1.13% 2.38%
2025/12/25 7.45% 4.95% 3.74% 5.65% 5.17% 3.55% 2.78% 1.33% 1.26% 2.96%
2025/12/26 7.6% 5.5% 4.6% 6.3% 4.96% 4.4% 2.93% 1.41% 1.28% 2.26%
2025/12/27 8.13% 6.65% 5.08% 5.86% 4.23% 3.21% 2.53% 1.74% 1.23% 0.99%
2025/12/28 8.74% 6.02% 4.73% 5.87% 4.58% 3.15% 3.07% 1.62% 2.18% 1.04%
2025/12/29 8.26% 6.65% 5.44% 4.76% 3.35% 4.57% 3.45% 1.73% 1.83% 0.93%
2025/12/30 8.28% 6.69% 5.78% 3.73% 4.08% 4.2% 2.95% 1.73% 1.81% 1.17%
2025/12/31 8.3% 7.07% 5.11% 4.56% 3.91% 3.76% 2.88% 2.23% 2.08% 1.1%
  • skyscanner.net
  • booking.com
  • britishairways.com
  • flixbus.co.uk
  • trip.com
  • thetrainline.com
  • lner.co.uk
  • easyjet.com
  • opodo.co.uk
  • nationalexpress.com

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In December 2025, Skyscanner.net led with a steady impression share, peaking at 8.74% on the 28th. Booking.com showed a late surge, ending at 7.07%. BritishAirways.com fluctuated, closing at 5.11%. Flixbus.co.uk and Trip.com had varied trends, finishing at 4.56% and 3.91%, respectively. TheTrainline.com and LNER.co.uk saw declines, while EasyJet.com and Opodo.co.uk remained low. NationalExpress.com had a mid-month peak, ending at 1.10%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Travel Transportation

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Travel Transportation - Last month
  1. 1
    Welcome to Birmingham Airport - BHX https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk

    Explore the official Birmingham Airport website and book all your travel needs for your next adventure around the world. Park Mark® Award.

  2. 2
    British Airways Official Site https://www.britishairways.com

    More Than a Flight — The BA experience; from our signature warm welcome to arriving safely at your destination. Experience world class service and renowned hospitality with no hidden charges.

  3. 3
    London Victoria Coach Station | FlixBus Stop in London https://www.flixbus.co.uk

    Find the coach stop address and details for London Victoria Coach Station and discover other FlixBus stations and stops close to London.

  4. 4
    Book Your Ticket Now | National Express Coach Travel | Coach Travel https://www.nationalexpress.com › carlisle › lancaster

    Book Direct Online And See Which Routes Have The Best Fares Available. Start Saving Today. Travel With National Express To Get Great Value...

  5. 5
    National Rail Service Updates | Plan & Check Your Journey http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

    If You Are Travelling By Train This Christmas, Check Your Route Online With National Rail.

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In the bustling world of travel, Birmingham Airport entices with a promise of seamless adventures, while British Airways captivates with its renowned hospitality. FlixBus and National Express offer budget-friendly coach travel, and National Rail ensures smooth train journeys, each ad weaving a unique travel narrative.

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