Where to Park near Heathrow?

rab · Aug 7th, 2006, 18:03

Actually I reckon that there would be someone on here who is either near LHR or has a relative in the the area who be happy to help.

I was in the area I would be happy to let you park on my drive/street and would drop you off at the airport all for around 40 or 50 quid. How's that for a deal?

Can anyone help?

bloodypeasant · Aug 7th, 2006, 18:58

I always park in the street near to Hounslaow Central I think it is - might be the same place as Nick H - the station is sandwiched between a pub and a bridge. normally i park where the car is overlooked by houses but not directly outside someones house and i take the rotor arm off. the car is always fine even for 5 weeks once, Must have done this 15 times now. It seems apt that the majority of residents in the street are asian

Nick-H · Aug 7th, 2006, 19:06

I used to park in Spring Grove on this map here

Hounslow East is just 15 or 20 minutes from Heathrow.

The streets closer to the station are strictly controlled

stellap · Aug 8th, 2006, 18:38

Looked at National Express - it's as expensive as parking as there are two of us, and as our car is pretty good on fuel I might just go for the purple parking £75 option (Thanks for all the London tips but I'm not really comfortable parking on the street as I wouldn't like it if someone parked outside our house for 18 days). I can also get 10% back through Quidco.com

Some of the pubs around staines would be on to a tidy little earner if they followed the example of farms near to Stansted.

A tip for any of you who shop in Tesco's (sorry non-UK people) - a £2.50 clubcard voucher equals £10 in airport parking, which is pretty good, unfortunately I'm a confirmed Sainsbury's girl.

Penri · Aug 9th, 2006, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by stellap

A tip for any of you who shop in Tesco's (sorry non-UK people) - a £2.50 clubcard voucher equals £10 in airport parking, which is pretty good, unfortunately I'm a confirmed Sainsbury's girl.

Aahh Tesco.. Sainsbury's.
6 weeks in and I've forgotten how convenient life used to be.

Nick-H · Aug 9th, 2006, 18:48

...Mrs N just phones the local shop man and, ten minutes later he turns up with the order, however small. Even a single packet of milk.

Beat that, Tesco!

I wish I'd known about those clubcard vouchers a couple of years back!

karuna · Aug 9th, 2006, 19:40

Hi,

Well I feel immensely qualified to answer this question since I grew up a few miles from Heathrow and now live in Wales!

Right- I've done the National Express idea. They run from Swansea to Heathrow stopping at Cardiff, sometimes Chepstow, and Reading. It takes three to four hours and costs £35 return, which is WAY more than they charge to go to Victoria- the barstewards. It's dull as ditchwater but very convenient. If you're going to drive yourself, don't forget the cost of fuel on top of the parking- it does cost more. Plus you will be jetlagged when you touch down and driving won't seem so appealing.

Depending on the time of your flight, you can get a First Great Western train from Swansea to Reading, and catch the Heathrow coach from there. If you time it right you can get stupid prices on the trains. [sorry, just noticed someone's already suggested this!]

Provided you are going to be sensible and aren't alone, you could place an ad for a liftshare in the "rideshare" section on Swansea Gumtree (http://swansea.gumtree.com). Usual warnings about this kind of thing apply.

And I am indeed that person with a relative who (may) be happy to help. My parents live a 10 minute drive from Heathrow- email mrs_bood@yahoo.co.uk and perhaps we can sort something out? It will probably be on-road parking, but outside their house in a quiet area, and they're retired so they're around most of the day. From there I expect a taxi to the airport to be £15-£20, or there's a bus to the airport- the bus stop is about 10-15 minutes walk away from their house.

I can see a little cottage industry for ma and pa here....

stellap · Aug 10th, 2006, 04:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by karuna

Hi,

And I am indeed that person with a relative who (may) be happy to help.

I can see a little cottage industry for ma and pa here....

Thank you so much for this offer, if I can convince my partner that it's a good idea I'll be in touch.

I miss Elliott Smith too! Where in Wales are you?

Aug 7th, 2006, 18:03	#16
rab Honorary Mod Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Posts: 1,216	Actually I reckon that there would be someone on here who is either near LHR or has a relative in the the area who be happy to help. I was in the area I would be happy to let you park on my drive/street and would drop you off at the airport all for around 40 or 50 quid. How's that for a deal? Can anyone help? __________________ IndiaMike Mod Team (The Honorary One)

Aug 7th, 2006, 19:06	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,927	I used to park in Spring Grove on this map here Hounslow East is just 15 or 20 minutes from Heathrow. The streets closer to the station are strictly controlled __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 9th, 2006, 19:40	#22
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,719	Hi, Well I feel immensely qualified to answer this question since I grew up a few miles from Heathrow and now live in Wales! Right- I've done the National Express idea. They run from Swansea to Heathrow stopping at Cardiff, sometimes Chepstow, and Reading. It takes three to four hours and costs £35 return, which is WAY more than they charge to go to Victoria- the barstewards. It's dull as ditchwater but very convenient. If you're going to drive yourself, don't forget the cost of fuel on top of the parking- it does cost more. Plus you will be jetlagged when you touch down and driving won't seem so appealing. Depending on the time of your flight, you can get a First Great Western train from Swansea to Reading, and catch the Heathrow coach from there. If you time it right you can get stupid prices on the trains. [sorry, just noticed someone's already suggested this!] Provided you are going to be sensible and aren't alone, you could place an ad for a liftshare in the "rideshare" section on Swansea Gumtree (http://swansea.gumtree.com). Usual warnings about this kind of thing apply. And I am indeed that person with a relative who (may) be happy to help. My parents live a 10 minute drive from Heathrow- email mrs_bood@yahoo.co.uk and perhaps we can sort something out? It will probably be on-road parking, but outside their house in a quiet area, and they're retired so they're around most of the day. From there I expect a taxi to the airport to be £15-£20, or there's a bus to the airport- the bus stop is about 10-15 minutes walk away from their house. I can see a little cottage industry for ma and pa here.... __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. I've lost my equilibrium and my car keys and my pride ~ Tom Waits [Indian Mona Lisa by Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.]

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Aug 7th, 2006, 18:58	#17
bloodypeasant Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weymouth, United Kingdom Posts: 35	I always park in the street near to Hounslaow Central I think it is - might be the same place as Nick H - the station is sandwiched between a pub and a bridge. normally i park where the car is overlooked by houses but not directly outside someones house and i take the rotor arm off. the car is always fine even for 5 weeks once, Must have done this 15 times now. It seems apt that the majority of residents in the street are asian

Aug 8th, 2006, 18:38	#19
stellap Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 122	Looked at National Express - it's as expensive as parking as there are two of us, and as our car is pretty good on fuel I might just go for the purple parking £75 option (Thanks for all the London tips but I'm not really comfortable parking on the street as I wouldn't like it if someone parked outside our house for 18 days). I can also get 10% back through Quidco.com Some of the pubs around staines would be on to a tidy little earner if they followed the example of farms near to Stansted. A tip for any of you who shop in Tesco's (sorry non-UK people) - a £2.50 clubcard voucher equals £10 in airport parking, which is pretty good, unfortunately I'm a confirmed Sainsbury's girl.

Aug 9th, 2006, 18:48	#21
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,927	...Mrs N just phones the local shop man and, ten minutes later he turns up with the order, however small. Even a single packet of milk. Beat that, Tesco! I wish I'd known about those clubcard vouchers a couple of years back!

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