UK travel news: Paddington station shut as Christmas disruption continues

Rail and road are expected to be busy as people make last-minute Christmas journeys

The great Christmas getaway has begun (iStock)

For the next two weeks, millions of rail passengers will find journeys across Britain difficult. They will be hit by a combination of Network Rail engineering work, strikes and nature.

UK airports will also be busy over the festive period, with millions of passengers expected to pass through on midwinter trips.