British Expats

British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   Moving back or to the UK (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/)
-   -   Heathrow terminals (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/heathrow-terminals-945451/)

Revans18 Sep 10th 2022 9:15 am

Heathrow terminals
 
Has anyone transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to terminals 2/3 with lots of luggage? If so, how long did it take and was it difficult? I may need to do the transfer with 9 pieces of luggage, not looking forward to it….

Pollyana Sep 10th 2022 12:58 pm

Re: Heathrow terminals
 

Originally Posted by Revans18 (Post 13140355)
Has anyone transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to terminals 2/3 with lots of luggage? If so, how long did it take and was it difficult? I may need to do the transfer with 9 pieces of luggage, not looking forward to it….

Unless they are small pieces, I think you'd be best going for a taxi transfer like https://www.london-heathrow.taxi/hea...ween-terminals
There is a tube service between the two, as well as Heathrow Express, but you'd need to be fairly fit and organised, assuming you are travelling alone. You can't get the trolleys onto the platforms, for instance, have to move everything yourself from the escalators to the platform to the train.

old.sparkles Sep 10th 2022 1:46 pm

Re: Heathrow terminals
 
If the flights are booked through, the airline may transfer luggage.

Pollyana Sep 10th 2022 11:31 pm

Re: Heathrow terminals
 

Originally Posted by old.sparkles (Post 13140389)
If the flights are booked through, the airline may transfer luggage.

Very true, I have to re-check mine as flights are separate, but they have changed the arrival terminal so its now in and out of 3, Much easier. Hopefully the OP will be as lucky.

Revans18 Sep 11th 2022 12:22 am

Re: Heathrow terminals
 
Thanks for the replies. My flight comes into T5 and I mistakenly booked a National Express coach from T2/3. I’m not sure I will be able to handle all the luggage between terminals, especially if it involves a train. My bus ticket is non refundable and they only allow changes to times, not pick up points. So now I’m wondering if it would be better to just rebook the bus for T5. Ugh…..

Twitcher1958 Sep 11th 2022 12:26 am

Re: Heathrow terminals
 

Originally Posted by Revans18 (Post 13140445)
Thanks for the replies. My flight comes into T5 and I mistakenly booked a National Express coach from T2/3. I’m not sure I will be able to handle all the luggage between terminals, especially if it involves a train. My bus ticket is non refundable and they only allow changes to times, not pick up points. So now I’m wondering if it would be better to just rebook the bus for T5. Ugh…..

That’s still a lot of luggage to move through Terminal 5 by yourself!

Pollyana Sep 11th 2022 9:36 am

Re: Heathrow terminals
 

Originally Posted by Revans18 (Post 13140445)
Thanks for the replies. My flight comes into T5 and I mistakenly booked a National Express coach from T2/3. I’m not sure I will be able to handle all the luggage between terminals, especially if it involves a train. My bus ticket is non refundable and they only allow changes to times, not pick up points. So now I’m wondering if it would be better to just rebook the bus for T5. Ugh…..

Be cheaper to rebook than to get a taxi, I’m sure.

I’ve done the trip between the two a couple of times, with two medium case, rucksack and bulging shoulder bag. It was a bit tough at times _ getting through the barriers to the platforms and vice versa the other end, where there is no trolley access. Its also quite a trek from the platform through T3 to the coach.

Depending on the size of the items you may well struggle alone. Also if they are all cases/large bags, will Nat Express carry them all?

Revans18 Sep 11th 2022 9:42 am

Re: Heathrow terminals
 
I decided to rebook the bus, an expensive mistake! Yes, they can take extra luggage, you pay £8 for each extra bag.

Pollyana Sep 11th 2022 10:43 am

Re: Heathrow terminals
 

Originally Posted by Revans18 (Post 13140527)
I decided to rebook the bus, an expensive mistake! Yes, they can take extra luggage, you pay £8 for each extra bag.

yep they will carry them but not keen if you just turn up!
good luck!


All times are GMT -12. The time now is 3:24 pm.

Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.