Ranked on international server coverage and speeds on long-distance routes.
Every provider on this page has been through the same test round: repeated London speed tests, a privacy and audit review, and hands-on checks of the apps. The ordering on this page reflects the criteria that matter for this use case, not commission rates. Read the full methodology.
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Showing 8 of 8 VPNs. Prices in GBP, speeds measured from London.
| VPN | Score | Best for | UK price | Avg speed | Speed loss | UK servers | Countries | Devices | Streaming | Kill switch | Split tunnelling | Protocol | Money-back | Current deal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | 9.4 | Best Overall | £3.39/mo | 412 Mbps | 8% | 440 | 111 | 10 | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Disney+ | Yes | Yes | NordLynx (WireGuard) | 30 days | Multi-year plan discount | |
| Surfshark | 9.1 | Best Value | £2.19/mo | 398 Mbps | 11% | 120 | 100 | Unlimited | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer, ITVX | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 30 days | Long-term plan discount | |
| ExpressVPN | 9.0 | Best for Beginners | £5.49/mo | 372 Mbps | 14% | 90 | 105 | 8 | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Disney+, Prime Video | Yes | Yes | Lightway | 30 days | 3 months extra on annual plan | |
| Proton VPN | 8.9 | Best for Privacy | £3.59/mo | 364 Mbps | 15% | 250 | 112 | 10 | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 30 days | Two-year plan discount | |
| Mullvad | 8.6 | Most Private | £4.30/mo | 352 Mbps | 17% | 40 | 49 | 5 | Limited streaming support | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 30 days | No discounts offered | |
| CyberGhost | 8.4 | Best for Streaming Servers | £1.99/mo | 341 Mbps | 21% | 700 | 100 | 7 | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer, ITVX | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 45 days | 45-day guarantee on long plans | |
| Private Internet Access | 8.3 | Best for Advanced Users | £1.79/mo | 330 Mbps | 23% | 300 | 91 | Unlimited | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 30 days | Three-year plan discount | |
| IPVanish | 8.0 | Best for Families | £2.49/mo | 318 Mbps | 26% | 110 | 75 | Unlimited | Netflix UK, BBC iPlayer | Yes | Yes | WireGuard | 30 days | Two-year plan discount |
Install and test the app before you travel, and pick a provider with servers in the countries you visit.