My almost-husband and I are leaving for our Scottish honeymoon in less than a week. Hooray! I think I've finally nailed down most of the details—after many, many hours of scouring the Interwebs—but I do have some things I'm hoping that the Mefites over the pond or seasoned UK travelers can help me with. Mostly transit-based questions within (warning: I'm one of those people who absolutely
must plan these kinds of ridiculous details in advance, to prevent myself from stressing out and becoming a complete nutjob), but also a few less-important (but more fun) bonus questions, just because.
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posted by divisjm
on Sep 4, 2012 -
24 answers
We're passing through London at the end of August (post-Olympics) for a couple of days on our way back from Ireland. We leave London on a Wednesday at 9pm from Heathrow terminal 1. I have questions about airports for our arrival in the UK.
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posted by ShooBoo
on Jun 6, 2012 -
11 answers
Help me confirm logistics for my London (& side trip to Paris and Belgium) trip: money, phones, maps, tickets. Bonus question on finding fountain pens.
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posted by andrewesque
on Feb 7, 2012 -
19 answers
Is it ok to put a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer in my checked luggage on a flight from JFK to Heathrow?
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posted by Grither
on Jan 12, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm on a 6.25am flight - London to Frankfurt on BMI. When should I get to Heathrow to check in? 2 hours before, as asked, even that early in the morning? Ow ow ow.
posted by cromagnon
on Aug 25, 2011 -
5 answers
My little sister is traveling internationally with some extended family--US to London to Belfast. Because of some crazy mix-ups, she ended up being routed on a different flight US to London than the rest of her group. Now she's stranded and no one can find her. What do we do?
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posted by kittenmarlowe
on May 12, 2011 -
32 answers
I'm landing in Heathrow this Sunday at 9pm and my final destination is Bristol. What's the best way to get there?
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posted by falameufilho
on Mar 12, 2011 -
9 answers
Is it possible for someone on foot to walk into Heathrow Airport? I was sure it was, a friend insists it isn't and according to
this, the answers are a mixed bag (and four years out of date). Has anyone done this recently or work there and can confirm one way or the other?
posted by Biru
on Nov 4, 2010 -
9 answers
I will be arriving into London Heathrow on Sunday, Oct. 24 around noon. What are my best options for getting to Cardiff by train and how do I book tickets ahead from the US?
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posted by wsquared
on Oct 15, 2010 -
11 answers
In general, for a family vacation, would it be easier to fly into Rome Fiumicino and out of London Heathrow, or fly into England and out of Italy?
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posted by Ashman
on Aug 5, 2010 -
23 answers
We have a 12 hour layover (10am to 10pm) in Heathrow airport on a saturday.
don't have visa to go out.
- Looking for thing's to do
- a place to rest (or better yet sleep)
- restaurants to eat on a budget
posted by WizKid
on May 27, 2010 -
11 answers
Stranded for 5 days by British Airways, are we entitled to have any of our expenses covered by the airline?
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posted by digividal
on Jan 12, 2010 -
15 answers
Am looking for a pub near (but not in) Heathrow Airport (Hayes, England), where a couple can celebrate New Year's Eve.
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posted by laskagirl
on Dec 16, 2009 -
9 answers
TransitFilter: Lewes, UK (by Brighton) to Heathrow Terminal 5. Arrival 6pm tonight (Friday). Options?
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posted by Goofyy
on Sep 11, 2009 -
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As I understand it, there aren't any public showers or pay-for-entry spas/lounges/hotel-pods with showers at Heathrow T5. (Only in the elite lounge that I can't get into.) I'll be there for 11 hours, between two longhaul flights. What's the easiest way to get myself to a shower?
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posted by stonerose
on Sep 19, 2008 -
10 answers
Connecting through London Heathrow: I already know I'm going to have to run, but I'd prefer to run in the right direction.
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posted by wolftrouble
on Aug 20, 2008 -
13 answers
I will have a ~6 hour layover in Heathrow. Can anyone recommend a good private sightseeing tour of London?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Jul 7, 2008 -
16 answers
24 hours in London (arriving at Heathrow and leaving from Stansted). Where shall we leave our luggage while we see the city?
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posted by Dec One
on Jun 12, 2008 -
6 answers
I am looking for two very specific things regarding my one-night layover in London this Wednesday/Thursday and my insanely heavy rolling suitcase.
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posted by mdonley
on Jun 2, 2008 -
19 answers
Can I get a piece of luggage wrapped in plastic at Heathrow terminal 3?
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posted by louigi
on Jan 17, 2008 -
6 answers
4.5 hours between
Gatwick arrival and
Heathrow departure. U.S. citizen, experienced traveler, only a carryon bag -- but first time transferring Gatwick to Heathrow. Help me plan as precisely as I can to maximize my chances of making this work.
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posted by allterrainbrain
on Jul 5, 2007 -
23 answers
What's the best (fast, not necessarily cheap) way for two people to get from London/Heathrow to Bath mid-day on a Saturday? Our schedule + National Express train schedule = 7+ hours from touchdown to Bath arrival - too long after 9+ hours on a plane! There seem to be numerous "transfer service" outfits for around 120 pounds/carload, expensive enough to make us think more than twice. Is there any middle ground, something equivalent to Airport express (12 person vans w/reservations) in the US? If not, any recommendations for the above-mentioned transfer services?
posted by skyscraper
on Jul 2, 2007 -
17 answers
My fiancee and I will be flying from New York to Sri Lanka later this month through Heathrow. We're trying to figure out what if anything we can do with the several hours we'll need to kill between flights. As you can imagine, there's
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posted by JaredSeth
on Dec 4, 2006 -
14 answers
