Heathrow or Gatwick

[skings]

Hello which would be easier for an 80 year old with a walker traveling solo? Southampton using public bus or train to Heathrow or Gatwick This would be the end of

October. Any info would be helpful haventnt been to Europe in 40 years.

[skings]

Researched and found that the bus seems to be the best way to travel

[Canuker]

If your're going to Heathrow, take the direct bus (be sure to book to the right terminal) unless you're going to Terminal 4, which requires the use of an additional free rail shuttle to get there.

For Gatwick, the train is best, hands down. Southampton Central rail station has elevators, if needed. Train leaves around 13 minutes past every hour through the day (but not Sundays, when you must change trains) and goes directly to Gatwick. Take the elevator from the platform and you are on the airport concourse. Again be sure of your terminal; you arrive at the South Terminal. for the North Terminal, there is again a free shuttle train.

In terms of navigating the airport, Gatwick is smaller than Heathrow and I find it less of a zoo. Because it's less busy, flights tend to land and take off closer to schedule too.

In either case, be sure to use the airport's comp buggy to help you get around, skings, if you need it. Give yourself plenty of time.

Edited February 10, 2023 by Canuker

[skings]

Very helpful thank you Canuker

 

Sandra