re: getting to heathrow airport

denizsaim · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:46 pm Post subject: re: getting to heathrow airport

hi there,

does anyone know how to get to heathrow airport from W1 but not by train? I am unable to take my elderly parents to the airport from their hotel so would like to book something for them, like maybe a taxi or mini cab but need some ideas and maybe a good recommendation. thanks

paul · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject:

Try http://www.taxireservations.co.uk/

This is actually a UK company, but based in Crete, Greece. I have used them in Crete on a number of occasions and have met the owner, Michalis, who studied in the UK. I always found the company perfectly reliable for my own needs (in my case, travelling with family inc. young children).
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cheap1 · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject:

after reading the title i was going to say the underground would probably be the best bet. but having read the the post i would say that booking a taxi would be about the most convenient method
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mcellini · Baggage Handler Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 9 10 ants

I always take the taxi in that case, the train is so much trouble
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ebinx · Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:07 pm Post subject:

Price at taxireservations.co.uk for a transfer from Heathrow to Central London WC1 is £64, now lads this is a rip-off. This is the price you will pay taking a black cab from a taxi rank outside a terminal without any prebooking hassle. The whole idea behind pre-booked journeys is to make it cheaper than taking a regular taxi service from a taxi rank. I know at least 20 opertors who have prices for this particular route £20 cheaper and some will send you a Mercedes E-Class with a collard shirt-suit-shoes-parfumed chauffeur.
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Rhinocarhire · Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject:

Definately pre-book a private hire service and shop around as prices will vary massively, depending on workload I guess. I always ask what car will be supplied also, as often you can get a nice Merc for the same price as a Mondeo!
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Frank Wilson · Flight Steward Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Posts: 64 84 ants

Take a taxi , But take a reliable one, Once a taxi driver demanded more than the meter reading.So just make sure you pay only for the meter reading
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jim25 · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:35 am Post subject:

If you are unable to take your parents on a particular day cant you book an airport hotel and take them a day earlier?
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