Nothing to do with Hotels

I'm not sure whether you're after advice on accommodation, or actually travelling between places. I can't help on accommodation, but as regards travelling, don't overlook the National Express coach network. There are a vast number of routes, and it is usually much much cheaper than the rail network. Of course, the coach is a lot slower, but if you just want to get from A to B as cheaply as possible, then it's probably your best bet. And for those (especially females) who have heard horror stories about being propositioned - or worse - when travelling by coach in America: on National Express it's all very civilised, and just as safe (probably more safe) that rail travel.