Around 2.6million car journeys are expected to kick off on Good Friday with many motorists making for the Channel - despite warnings of carmageddon and delays on the ferries.
Some 14million getaway trips across the weekend are set to cause gridlock on the UK s roads, with the RAC and Inrix warning some journeys expected to take twice as long as normal.
Britain s getaway was hit by Storm Nelson today as busy roads were deluged by torrential rain, trains were delayed by high winds gusting at up to 80mph and planes had to abort landings.
Manchester airport has said it is bracing for record-breaking passenger numbers, with many hoping to jet off to warmer climates as the UK is set to be lashed by wet and windy weather.