Our Story
I still remember that rainy Saturday when my best mate moved from London to Edinburgh, and we promised to stay in touch. “We’ll meet up regularly,” we said, full of optimism despite the 400-mile gap between us.
Our first attempt at a reunion was meant to be straightforward—”let’s just meet somewhere in the middle.” Simple enough, or so we thought.
After hours poring over maps and debating which motorway services might be least depressing, we settled on a market town that appeared to be roughly halfway. Upon arrival, I discovered I’d driven three hours through weekend traffic and motorway closures to reach a place where the only decent café was closed for refurbishment, the pub was hosting a private function, and the nearest alternative was another 20 minutes’ drive away.
My friend had fared no better, having navigated diversions, roadworks on the M6, and confusing A-road signage. When we finally connected—at a chain restaurant on a retail park that neither of us particularly wanted to visit—we’d lost precious catching-up time to travel frustrations and had to cut our visit short for the long drives home.
That disappointing experience sparked a question that wouldn’t leave me alone: why was there no simple way to find genuine, worthwhile meeting points between distant UK locations?
The Birth of Midway Meet
What began as a personal solution to a long-distance meetup problem has evolved into the platform you’re using today. Midway Meet was created with a simple mission: to help friends and family separated by Britain’s length and breadth connect without the logistical headaches.
After countless train journeys and road trips testing various midpoints across the UK, developing algorithms to calculate true travel equity on British transport networks, and scouting locations worth traveling to, our service finally came to life. No more settling for soulless service stations or arriving at disappointing destinations—just intelligent recommendations that make journeys worthwhile.
How We Help
Our platform analyses both starting locations, factors in actual travel routes (not just straight-line distances), considers rail connections, motorway traffic patterns, and suggests meeting places with amenities that make your journey worthwhile.
We highlight charming market towns, notable country pubs, scenic National Trust properties, interesting city centres, and entertainment venues that transform your meeting point from a mere geographic convenience into a destination worth visiting.
Whether you’re meeting family from opposite ends of the country, reconnecting with university friends now scattered across different counties, planning business gatherings between regional offices, or arranging a weekend with a long-distance partner—Midway Meet ensures your journey ends somewhere truly worth the trip.
Our Promise
We believe that distance shouldn’t diminish connections in our relatively small but transportation-complex island. Our commitment is to help you find meeting points that honor both the journey and the destination, turning travel time into quality time together.
No more disappointing arrivals at forgettable service stations. No more wasted driving or train journeys. Just perfectly positioned meeting spots with attractions and amenities that make every mile worthwhile.
Thank you for letting Midway Meet be part of your journey to bridge the distance between you and those who matter most, wherever in the UK life has taken you.