London airports ... ''best' for Blackpool

[stan007]

Looks like I will bê in the UK this Christmas for the first time since Dec 2018 ... Never lamded in London airports any Idea which is easier for someone picking up from Blackpool... easier to find /.less stresful etc. Heathrow or Gatwick ???? Arriving on a Wednesday about 4pm If that helps

Was looking at home guys Middlesbro looks tempting !!! Would be my 7 year old sons first game !!!

 

[dodgy_surname]

Heathrow M1- M6 3.5 hrs at the right time️

 

[Goose]

Get the train from Euston. Train from Heathrow or jump the BA shuttle up to Manchester.

 

[NewburyOne]

Definitely Heathrow

 

[straightatthewall]

Good to hear you can get over Scotty

If you’re driving from Heathrow, I’d go M40-M6 and I’d use the toll road too. M40 means you’re only on the M25 for a few junctions.

If you can do it in 3.5hrs you’ve done VERY well based on my experience of doing the drive. Taken me double that before.

 

[Wizaard]

Looks like I will bê in the UK this Christmas for the first time since Dec 2018 ... Never lamded in London airports any Idea which is easier for someone picking up from Blackpool... easier to find /.less stresful etc. Heathrow or Gatwick ???? Arriving on a Wednesday about 4pm If that helps

Was looking at home guys Middlesbro looks tempting !!! Would be my 7 year old sons first game !!!

If you fly with Ryanair, London West Midlands will be nearer

 

[bollieboy]

Looks like I will bê in the UK this Christmas for the first time since Dec 2018 ... Never lamded in London airports any Idea which is easier for someone picking up from Blackpool... easier to find /.less stresful etc. Heathrow or Gatwick ???? Arriving on a Wednesday about 4pm If that helps

Was looking at home guys Middlesbro looks tempting !!! Would be my 7 year old sons first game !!!

If you are coming from Brazil you might find it easier flying to Lisbon and then Lisbon to Manchester.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

You'll only be doing it in less than four hours if you set off at 2am!

 

[bollieboy]

You'll only be doing it in less than four hours if you set off at 2am!

Yep, will probably take an hour and half to get to M40 at peak time on a Wednesday.

 

[Halifax71]

I've taken the train to Gatwick before - good service.

Also flown from Heathrow to Manchester - again, decent service.

 

[southshore]

All stressful, but Heathrow closest.

I would get the shuttle to Manchester and get picked up there.

 

[stan007]

If you are coming from Brazil you might find it easier flying to Lisbon and then Lisbon to Man

 

[stan007]

Always do this...for some reason this time that flight is mega expensive while Brazil - Lisbon - London airports a bit cheaper??

 

[stan007]

Thanks folks hoping for mboro game ..who Else we got ouve Xmas / early Jan at home???

 

[bfcpete]

Try to avoid Heathrow or Gatwick. Prefer Birmingham if possible

 

[Wizaard]

Thanks folks hoping for mboro game ..who Else we got ouve Xmas / early Jan at home???

January 1st Hull home
Maybe January 8th. 3rd Round FA Cup.
15th, Barnsley away
22nd Millwall home.

 

[bollieboy]

Always do this...for some reason this time that flight is mega expensive while Brazil - Lisbon - London airports a bit cheaper??

Strange - when I've looked it has always been a little more expensive to Manchester over London but not a lot. Maybe have a look at Easyjet or Ryanair for the Lisbon to Manchester leg - they will be cheap but you will need to add on your bags which will probably cost as much as the flight.

 

[The Catcher in the Rye]

BA shuttle from Heathrow to Manchester is regular, there are a few a day and supridingly reasonable