UK Travel Transportation - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

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 25.2666924964
74.7333075036
25%

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 54
46
54%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 3%
Transactional 22%
Navigational 4%
Seasonal 1%
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
britishairways.com 7.73
skyscanner.net 7.12
nationalexpress.com 5.8
nationalrail.co.uk 4.39
thetrainline.com 4.02
easyjet.com 2.98
booking.com 2.84
southeasternrailway.co.uk 2.38
manchesterairport.co.uk 2.32
lner.co.uk 1.85
others 58.57
  • britishairways.com - 7.73%
  • skyscanner.net - 7.12%
  • nationalexpress.com - 5.8%
  • nationalrail.co.uk - 4.39%
  • thetrainline.com - 4.02%
  • easyjet.com - 2.98%
  • booking.com - 2.84%
  • southeasternrailway.co.uk - 2.38%
  • manchesterairport.co.uk - 2.32%
  • lner.co.uk - 1.85%
  • others - 58.57%

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In the travel PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 58.57% click share, overshadowing British Airways at 7.73% and Skyscanner at 7.12%.

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 britishairways.com skyscanner.net booking.com manchesterairport.co.uk thetrainline.com easyjet.com heathrow.com jet2.com europcar.co.uk stanstedairport.com
2026/08/01 3.56% 9.01% 6.88% 3.14% 1.54% 3.19% 1.49% 2.03% 2.9% 2.3%
2026/08/02 3.03% 7.4% 6.51% 2.76% 2.19% 2.94% 1.37% 1.72% 3.06% 1.91%
2026/08/03 3.77% 7.53% 6.19% 3.1% 2.24% 2.91% 2.33% 2.18% 2.29% 2.92%
2026/08/04 3.12% 4.83% 6.56% 2.72% 2.7% 1.91% 2.7% 1.74% 1.7% 2.6%
2026/08/05 2.65% 5.47% 5.8% 3.3% 2.95% 1.96% 3.72% 1.63% 1.36% 2.45%
2026/08/06 2.61% 4.93% 5.6% 3.07% 2.56% 1.97% 2.61% 1.71% 1.39% 2.52%
2026/08/07 2.86% 5.48% 6.24% 3.04% 2.2% 2.03% 3.35% 1.77% 1.41% 2.5%
2026/08/08 2.83% 5.87% 6.22% 3.43% 2.14% 2.38% 3.45% 1.84% 1.32% 2.79%
2026/08/09 2.38% 4.65% 6.95% 3.58% 2.05% 2.41% 1.96% 1.88% 1.01% 2.49%
2026/08/10 2.87% 6.76% 7.24% 2.36% 1.86% 2.28% 1.98% 2.05% 1.74% 1.47%
2026/08/11 2.83% 6.44% 7.37% 2.09% 2.4% 2.32% 2.28% 2.19% 1.67% 1.86%
2026/08/12 3.13% 6.9% 6.87% 2.07% 2.84% 2.35% 3.18% 2.16% 1.69% 1.94%
2026/08/13 2.37% 7.35% 6.37% 2.31% 3.09% 2.42% 4.5% 1.98% 1.75% 1.6%
2026/08/14 2.96% 6% 6.55% 2.39% 3.07% 2.07% 3.4% 1.63% 1.92% 2.29%
2026/08/15 4.02% 6% 6.37% 2.04% 2.67% 2.13% 3.8% 1.7% 2.41% 2.55%
2026/08/16 3.83% 5.17% 6.74% 2.01% 2.7% 2.13% 3.38% 2.43% 2.54% 2.42%
2026/08/17 3.84% 6.3% 6.08% 2.38% 2.72% 2.33% 2.62% 2.33% 2.86% 2.4%
2026/08/18 3.95% 6.18% 7.79% 2.5% 2.25% 2.27% 2.33% 2.39% 2.75% 1.69%
2026/08/19 4.9% 6.86% 6.88% 2.64% 2.09% 2.48% 2.61% 2.59% 2.25% 2.54%
2026/08/20 4.07% 7.31% 6.47% 2.77% 2.41% 2.03% 2.74% 1.84% 1.93% 2.06%
2026/08/21 3.83% 6.71% 6.72% 3.11% 2.28% 1.95% 3.66% 1.79% 1.78% 2.33%
2026/08/22 3.3% 6.23% 6.64% 3.48% 2.41% 1.73% 3.12% 1.83% 1.35% 2.53%
2026/08/23 3.23% 6.09% 6.43% 2.92% 2.59% 1.79% 2.87% 2.02% 1.19% 1.8%
2026/08/24 3.78% 6.34% 7.3% 2.69% 2.29% 2.62% 3.06% 2.32% 1.43% 2.62%
2026/08/25 3.14% 5.55% 5.95% 2.73% 2.51% 2.06% 3.86% 1.75% 1.74% 1.86%
2026/08/26 3.16% 5.7% 6.34% 3.13% 2.67% 2.23% 3.68% 1.95% 2.16% 2.37%
2026/08/27 3.41% 5.96% 6.54% 2.47% 2.59% 2.08% 4.04% 1.97% 2.67% 1.53%
2026/08/28 4.65% 5.33% 7.01% 2.64% 2.57% 2.49% 2.6% 2.34% 3.41% 1.33%
2026/08/29 4.34% 4.71% 4.36% 3.57% 2.61% 2.7% 4.31% 2.23% 2.02% 1.8%
2026/08/30 4.99% 4.53% 3.5% 3.53% 2.73% 2.75% 3.32% 1.78% 1.88% 2.01%
2026/08/31 4.97% 4.57% 4.39% 3.52% 3.04% 2.76% 2.55% 1.92% 1.7% 1.59%
  • britishairways.com
  • skyscanner.net
  • booking.com
  • manchesterairport.co.uk
  • thetrainline.com
  • easyjet.com
  • heathrow.com
  • jet2.com
  • europcar.co.uk
  • stanstedairport.com

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British Airways’ spend share fluctuated, peaking at 4.99% on August 30. Skyscanner started strong but declined, ending at 4.57%. Booking.com saw a dip, closing at 4.39%.

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
2026/08/01 919
2026/08/02 946
2026/08/03 910
2026/08/04 928
2026/08/05 990
2026/08/06 969
2026/08/07 906
2026/08/08 862
2026/08/09 875
2026/08/10 922
2026/08/11 916
2026/08/12 946
2026/08/13 982
2026/08/14 958
2026/08/15 918
2026/08/16 919
2026/08/17 915
2026/08/18 909
2026/08/19 905
2026/08/20 915
2026/08/21 883
2026/08/22 889
2026/08/23 861
2026/08/24 899
2026/08/25 917
2026/08/26 927
2026/08/27 949
2026/08/28 941
2026/08/29 786
2026/08/30 786
2026/08/31 800

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August saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 990 on the 5th. A decline followed, ending at 800 on the 31st.

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
britishairways.com 0.95%
nationalrail.co.uk 0.79%
stanstedexpress.com 0.62%
aerlingus.com 0.49%
southeasternrailway.co.uk 0.3%
nationalexpress.com -0.27%
viator.com -0.27%
stanstedairport.com -0.28%
lastminute.com -0.31%
gwr.com -0.64%

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British Airways soared with a 0.95% click share increase, while gwr.com plummeted by 0.64%.

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 britishairways.com southeasternrailway.co.uk thetrainline.com skyscanner.net booking.com trip.com easyjet.com lner.co.uk nationalexpress.com getyourguide.com
2026/08/01 5.14% 2.04% 2.67% 7.92% 5.88% 3.48% 3.36% 1.69% 1.92% 2.99%
2026/08/02 4.22% 3.07% 3.41% 6.53% 5.34% 2.73% 2.99% 2.24% 3.07% 3.93%
2026/08/03 5.44% 3.15% 3.57% 6.75% 5.29% 2.32% 2.95% 1.56% 3.55% 2.84%
2026/08/04 3.59% 2.65% 3.95% 3.88% 5.74% 3.56% 1.86% 4.38% 2.95% 1.83%
2026/08/05 3.43% 3.62% 4.43% 4.46% 4.73% 3.52% 1.99% 3.74% 3.39% 2.88%
2026/08/06 3.43% 2.8% 3.81% 3.75% 4.1% 4.36% 1.97% 3.12% 3.03% 3.53%
2026/08/07 3.78% 4.5% 3.4% 4.4% 4.8% 4.47% 2.16% 3.1% 2.73% 1.95%
2026/08/08 3.93% 1.63% 3.23% 4.7% 5.66% 2.04% 2.5% 3.87% 2.54% 6.35%
2026/08/09 3.54% 3.26% 3.3% 3.99% 5.97% 2.53% 2.69% 2.35% 2.9% 4.23%
2026/08/10 3.79% 4.36% 2.57% 5.5% 7.36% 2.78% 2.23% 2.03% 2.94% 5.42%
2026/08/11 3.88% 4.15% 3.68% 5.52% 6.04% 3.13% 2.35% 3.17% 3% 1.92%
2026/08/12 4.32% 4.05% 4.28% 5.8% 5.36% 3.33% 2.44% 2.67% 3.02% 2.63%
2026/08/13 3.11% 4.49% 4.8% 6.32% 4.83% 3.66% 2.62% 2.67% 2.79% 2.55%
2026/08/14 4.11% 2.65% 4.76% 5.3% 5.34% 3.93% 2.31% 1.42% 3.1% 1.89%
2026/08/15 5.41% 3.13% 4.06% 5.12% 5.55% 3.23% 2.27% 1.15% 2.95% 1.91%
2026/08/16 5.4% 2.08% 4.11% 4.51% 6.01% 3.21% 2.33% 1.05% 2.94% 1.62%
2026/08/17 4.67% 2.57% 4.3% 5.39% 5.02% 3.28% 2.4% 1.62% 3.2% 1.83%
2026/08/18 5.26% 2.09% 3.57% 5.42% 6.29% 2.72% 2.39% 2.23% 2.39% 2.05%
2026/08/19 6.9% 2.81% 3.49% 5.92% 5.44% 2.65% 2.67% 1.52% 2.42% 1.68%
2026/08/20 5.4% 3.52% 4.01% 6.31% 5.16% 3.06% 2.21% 2.39% 2.64% 1.49%
2026/08/21 5.35% 4% 3.63% 5.87% 5.4% 2.79% 2.13% 2.09% 3.14% 2.05%
2026/08/22 4.39% 4.48% 3.7% 5.32% 5.24% 2.41% 1.88% 2.11% 2.73% 5.29%
2026/08/23 4.24% 3.86% 4.14% 5.1% 4.64% 2.34% 1.87% 2.29% 2.82% 5.76%
2026/08/24 5.03% 3.35% 3.96% 5.64% 6.11% 2.21% 2.85% 2.27% 2.98% 3.51%
2026/08/25 4.31% 2.9% 3.89% 4.96% 4.65% 3.67% 2.27% 2.36% 2.87% 3.5%
2026/08/26 4.21% 4.77% 4.24% 5.1% 5.08% 3.31% 2.38% 2.4% 2.77% 4.02%
2026/08/27 4.53% 3.63% 3.99% 5.1% 5.17% 3.45% 2.15% 2.61% 2.64% 3.24%
2026/08/28 5.89% 3.93% 4.34% 4.53% 5.26% 3.64% 2.63% 2.42% 2.51% 4.26%
2026/08/29 5.79% 4.18% 3.63% 3.98% 3.85% 2.7% 2.74% 2.9% 3.24% 2.99%
2026/08/30 6.42% 4.89% 3.87% 3.87% 3.65% 3.8% 2.94% 2.86% 3.83% 4%
2026/08/31 6.77% 4.52% 4.46% 3.99% 3.88% 3.14% 2.94% 2.88% 2.88% 2.14%
  • britishairways.com
  • southeasternrailway.co.uk
  • thetrainline.com
  • skyscanner.net
  • booking.com
  • trip.com
  • easyjet.com
  • lner.co.uk
  • nationalexpress.com
  • getyourguide.com

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British Airways saw a steady rise in PPC impressions, peaking at 6.90% on August 19. Skyscanner started strong but declined, ending at 3.99%. Booking.com fluctuated, finishing at 3.88%.

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
    Euston Trains With Avanti - Find The Latest Timetables https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk › euston › trains

    Get There Faster with Avanti West Coast. Quick, Direct Trains to Major Cities, Book Now. Find the...

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

    Book Direct, No Hidden Charges — The BA experience; from our signature warm welcome to arriving safely at your destination. Book...

  3. 3
    National Express | Affordable Coach Fares https://www.nationalexpress.com › coach › travel

    The Nation's Number 1 Coach Company. No Bookings Fees When You Sign Up to My Account. Flexible Bookings. Flexible ticketing. 4 Star Trustpilot Rating. Sleek Modern Coaches.

  4. 4
    London Waterloo East Train Station https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

    Visit our London Waterloo East station information page for ticket office openings, accessibility & station facilities, car parking and live timetable information. High speed Trains. Off Peak Savings.

  5. 5
    Liverpool Street Station Information | Stansted Express https://www.stanstedexpress.com

    The fastest route between Central London & Stansted Airport. Book now.

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Avanti West Coast promises speed with direct trains, while British Airways highlights transparency and a warm welcome. National Express offers affordability and flexibility, Southeastern Railway emphasizes convenience and savings, and Stansted Express focuses on speed to the airport.

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