I tested 13 travel pillows on buses, trains and arcade machines: here are my favourites

<p>Whether you want memory foam, inflatable or a full-on cuddle loop, these travel pillows passed the (very bumpy) test</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/30/travel-packing-hacks-uk"><strong>13 travel packing hacks to save you space and money</strong></a></p><p>There are many reasons why we struggle to sleep while travelling. Gentle motion can be lulling, but jarring movements such as sharp cornering, braking and acceleration can interrupt sleep. And then there are the seats. In many trains, buses, coaches and planes, they are simply not accommodating to sleeping passengers.</p><p>Travel pillows can reduce these obstacles to sleep – so much so that you might catch a few winks on the go. Nowadays, you can choose from myriad designs to suit your preferences, including rectangular pillows, wraparound models and even whole-head designs, as well as classic, U-shaped neck pillows. Depending on which pillow you choose, you’ll gain support from the back, sides or front, and there’s various fill options including memory foam, polyester, microbeads and air-filled plastic, all of which have their own feel.</p><p><strong>Best travel pillow overall:</strong> <br>
Infinity Pillow</p><p><strong>Best </strong><strong>budget travel pillow:</strong> <br>
Boots Travel Deluxe pillow</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/nov/02/best-travel-pillow-uk">Continue reading...</a>