LHR to LGW
May 8, 2003, 10:40 am
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LHR to LGW
My flight from Boston to London was changed from arriving in LGW to arriving LHR. Unfortunately, I had already booked a flight from LGW to Inverness. My question is, has anyone had experience trying to get from LHR to LGW on a Saturday morning in July? Best way? Will 3 1/2 hours be enough time to clear customs, get on a bus, and get through security at LGW? Very frustrating.
May 8, 2003, 11:18 am
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May 8, 2003, 12:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B747-437B:
I didn't think that any airline operated BOS-LGW since Delta dropped the route a couple years ago. What airline were you booked on?</font>
I didn't think that any airline operated BOS-LGW since Delta dropped the route a couple years ago. What airline were you booked on?</font>
May 8, 2003, 12:57 pm
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Hi scotlass,
I have done the reverse ( LGW-LHR)( from VS) in just over 2 hours ( via central london) and it should not be a problem.
The best way is probably the Speedlink coach ( about 1 and a quarter hours) .Get off at the North Terminal and head to the domestic check in zone.
An alternative but more costly would be the Heathrow Express to Paddington ( 15 mins) Taxi/Underground to Victoria then Gatwick Express to Gatwick ( 30 mins) then the tram to the North Terminal.
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TBS
I have done the reverse ( LGW-LHR)( from VS) in just over 2 hours ( via central london) and it should not be a problem.
The best way is probably the Speedlink coach ( about 1 and a quarter hours) .Get off at the North Terminal and head to the domestic check in zone.
An alternative but more costly would be the Heathrow Express to Paddington ( 15 mins) Taxi/Underground to Victoria then Gatwick Express to Gatwick ( 30 mins) then the tram to the North Terminal.
Regards
TBS
May 8, 2003, 1:21 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by The _Banking_Scot:
The best way is probably the Speedlink coach ( about 1 and a quarter hours) .Get off at the North Terminal and head to the domestic check in zone.
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The best way is probably the Speedlink coach ( about 1 and a quarter hours) .Get off at the North Terminal and head to the domestic check in zone.
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May 8, 2003, 1:35 pm
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Hi,
Sorry I thought you were travelling British Airways (BA) ( North Terminal)
Easyjet is South terminal ( so get off the bus at the South Terminal)
Regards
TBS
Sorry I thought you were travelling British Airways (BA) ( North Terminal)
Easyjet is South terminal ( so get off the bus at the South Terminal)
Regards
TBS
May 8, 2003, 3:07 pm
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Hi Scotlass,
if time is tight and you still want to transfer airports, you might be better taking a taxi from one to other, but not the black cabs (thieves!). you can book a local radio taxi to do the flit around london... more expensive than the bus but you'll know you'll get there faster.
Websearch on "airport taxi's london" will provide a goodly number of options.
good luck!
G
if time is tight and you still want to transfer airports, you might be better taking a taxi from one to other, but not the black cabs (thieves!). you can book a local radio taxi to do the flit around london... more expensive than the bus but you'll know you'll get there faster.
Websearch on "airport taxi's london" will provide a goodly number of options.
good luck!
G
May 8, 2003, 5:22 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by scotlass:
I am booked on Virgin Atlantic on a FF ticket from Delta. Originally it was scheduled for LGW.</font>
I am booked on Virgin Atlantic on a FF ticket from Delta. Originally it was scheduled for LGW.</font>
You may have been given duff information by DL - and therefore have reason to shout at them. Metaphorically speaking.
May 8, 2003, 5:44 pm
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If you happen to have Upper Class tickets on VS you may qualify for the limobike transfer from LHR to LGW (if VS is still operating this service -- quite an experience I have heard, though no personal experience with it). You get to be passenger on a BMW that weaves through traffic and gets between airports at 1/3 the time of the bus. One of those Branson-esque experiences that only VS offers ....
May 9, 2003, 12:07 pm
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Hi,
VS did originally operate from LGW-BOS before moving to LHR a few years ago as I flew LGW-BOS in 1999.( 2000 I think)
Orignally,this summer, VS was due to start a five times weekly flight LGW-BOS to complement the daily LHR-BOS flight.
However this was before Iraq and SARS and as a consequence of the reduced travel demand it has been suspended with no indication of when it would return.
I personnally doubt it will be this year as we will probably be into the Autumn/Winter season before the service can be set up again and it would be the worng time of year for a new service. ( Next summer if demand picks up, it might return)
VS did originally operate from LGW-BOS before moving to LHR a few years ago as I flew LGW-BOS in 1999.( 2000 I think)
Orignally,this summer, VS was due to start a five times weekly flight LGW-BOS to complement the daily LHR-BOS flight.
However this was before Iraq and SARS and as a consequence of the reduced travel demand it has been suspended with no indication of when it would return.
I personnally doubt it will be this year as we will probably be into the Autumn/Winter season before the service can be set up again and it would be the worng time of year for a new service. ( Next summer if demand picks up, it might return)