What time are UK roads least busy?

UK motorways are usually at their quietest between midnight and 6am. However, if you do travel during these times, make sure you take regular breaks. Driving on a quiet stretch of motorway over a prolonged period can make you more susceptible to fatigue.



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While mornings and afternoons are safer, there are some exceptions. Rush hour traffic, which typically runs from 8 AM to 10 AM in the morning, and then again from 4 PM to 7 PM in the evening, plays a part in safety too. With the influx of cars at these peak times, the roads become more dangerous.

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Hardknott Pass is considered to be one of the most challenging in the UK. It has earned this consideration due to its series of hairpin bends and the high risk of ice on the road. It is a steep, twisting, single-track road that cuts right through the heart of the Lake District between the Duddon Valley and Eskdale.

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Tips for driving in the UK for the first time
  1. Remember your speed is in mph, not kph. ...
  2. Mirror, mirror, signal, manoeuvre. ...
  3. Get used to driving on the left side of the road. ...
  4. Check your insurance. ...
  5. Road tolls and congestion charges must be paid. ...
  6. Negotiating roundabouts. ...
  7. You must stop if you have an accident. ...
  8. Adjust your headlamps.


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Today, it's best to get on the roads before 7 a.m. and tomorrow before 11 a.m. As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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