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United Kingdom eSIM
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
$4.99
$1.66/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across O2, EE, 3.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
10 plans for United Kingdom, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 10 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on O2, EE, 3.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers United Kingdom — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for United Kingdom is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in United Kingdom, then connects automatically to O2, EE, 3 on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. United Kingdom plans start at $3.99 across 9 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for United Kingdom is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Fish and Chips
Deep-fried battered fish, usually cod or haddock, served with thick-cut chips.
Coastal towns or any local 'chippy'.
Sunday Roast
Roasted meat served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, vegetables and gravy.
Traditional pubs on a Sunday.
Full English Breakfast
A hearty breakfast of bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
Local cafes and hotels.
United Kingdom connectivity guide
The UK is well covered in the places people live and noticeably thin in the places people visit for scenery. Cities are dense and reliable, the London Underground has been progressively wired for mobile service rather than being uniformly covered, and the Highlands, mid-Wales and the coastal paths still have real gaps. This guide covers which of the four networks you get, where coverage genuinely fails, what arrival at Heathrow and the other airports looks like, and what a UK trip actually consumes.
Read the full United Kingdom guide →Haggis
A savory pudding containing sheep's pluck mixed with suet, oatmeal, and spices.
Restaurants and pubs in Scotland.
Cornish Pasty
A baked pastry filled with beef, potato, swede, and onion.
Bakeries across Cornwall and the rest of the UK.
Afternoon Tea
A tier of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and sweet pastries.
High-end hotels and tea rooms in London or Bath.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of roasted marinated chicken in a spiced curry sauce.
Indian restaurants across the country, famously in Birmingham.
Scotch Egg
A boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.
Pubs or food markets like Borough Market.
Tower of LondonLondon
See the Crown Jewels and learn about the dark, fascinating history of the monarchy.
2-3 hours · book ahead
British MuseumLondon
Home to a vast collection of world art and artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone.
3-4 hours
Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh
A historic fortress dominating the skyline of Scotland's capital.
2-3 hours · book ahead
StonehengeSalisbury
One of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Roman BathsBath
Exceptionally well-preserved Roman site for public bathing.
2 hours · book ahead
Giant's CausewayBushmills
An area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.
2-3 hours
Lake District National ParkCumbria
Stunning glacial ribbon lakes and rugged fell mountains.
1-2 days
York MinsterYork
One of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe with stunning stained glass.
1-2 hours
National Rail
Extensive train network connecting major cities and towns.
Varies widely; cheaper if booked in advance.
London Underground
Rapid transit system serving Greater London.
Usually £2.80-£3.40 per journey in central zones using contactless.
Intercity Buses
Companies like National Express and Megabus offer long-distance routes.
Can be as low as £5-£10 if booked early.
Ferries
Used to reach the Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, and Scottish islands.
£15-£40 depending on route and whether you have a car.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
Widely available in major cities. Traditional Black Cabs can also be hailed in the street in London.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most shops and attractions closed. Reduced public transport. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything closed, including public transport. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Major shopping day, but some attractions and rural transport may be limited. |
| Early May Bank Holiday | First Monday in May | Long weekend for locals; busy transport and attractions. |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Last Monday in May | Coincides with school holidays; very busy. |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Last Monday in August | End of summer break; expect crowds at tourist spots (except Scotland, which has it earlier). |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.