Booking a holiday is an exciting prospect, but arranging the extras to go with it seldom is. Have you remembered your travel insurance for your trip? What about your airport transfer? These little extras often catch us out, but there's no need to worry.
With regard to airport transfers, there's the choice of driving your own car to the airport, getting a taxi, or catching a bus or train. With so many different options, you might be wondering what the best one for you is. If you need a little help, then read this article for some tips.
Train
If you're travelling on your own, then taking a train is one of the best ways to reach the airport. It's cost effective, as you'll only need one return ticket, and it's usually quick ? providing there's no delays ? so you'll arrive in good time for checking in.
One problem about travelling by train is that not all UK airports have a direct connection. You may need a taxi transfer so costs can mount up. However, the major airports at Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester all have good rail connections, so you won't need a taxi. For more on getting to the airport by train, you can call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit their website.
Bus or Taxi
If you're travelling solo, on a budget and not so bothered about how long your journey takes, then the bus is the one for you. If time is tight, then take the train, but the bus is normally cheaper. If you need a London stopover, for instance, then you'll more than likely have to wait forty minutes in London, while the traffic can often be quite difficult to get through ? just make sure you leave more time before your flight leaves.
Hailing a cab is a good option if there are a few of of you and you don't have far to make your transfer. It's also very hassle free, as the taxi can pick you up at your front door and drop you off at the airport. However, just be careful if you need to travel a distance of more than twenty miles, as the costs can really mount up.
Car
Driving your car to the airport is usually the most cost effective way of getting to the airport if you're in a group and your taxi fair would cost more than sixty pounds return. That's because airport parking is fairly cheap ? not coming in at more than fifty pounds a week at most major airports. That means that even including petrol costs, driving to the airport and parking can be much cheaper than public transport or a taxi.
Probably the best way to get to the airport ? for both solo travellers and groups ? is to get a friend or family member to drive you to the airport and then pick you off on your return. All you'll have to offer is to pay for petrol ? there's no need to park and there shouldn't be any transfer fee. Just make sure you have a reliable friend!
Milissa Brusser is the author of this article. To find out more about saving money on airport transfers visit easybus.co.uk. With services direct to and from the city centre to London Gatwick and London stansted airports, Easybus is the cheapest solution.
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