Looking for suggestions on the easiest way to arrange this journey. Greatest concern is convenience, not cost. Not particularly looking for luxury transport, just need suggestions for dependable companies to provide transport for jet lagged passengers of a certain age and their minimal luggage to our destination. Not adept at using rideshare services so please don't include Uber in suggestions and would like to avoid having to use public transport if at all possible.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5903 posts
You might try getting a quote from Blackberry Cars. While I have not used them personally, they are often mentioned on this board for providing reliable airport transfers. You can use their website to get a quote for the cost and make a reservation.
Posted by
Michigan
93 posts
Have you checked rome2rio yet? It showed me trains from London when I go there in May with a Seymour tour.
Posted by
Preston UK
1295 posts
I find RometoRio to be pretty unreliable in the UK. There are of course trains to Tunbridge Wells but the OP has specifically said that he doesn't want to use public transport.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
7255 posts
If you want the easiest way and convenience is the most important thing, it's really easy. Just walk out of the terminal to the taxi rank and take a taxi to Tunbridge Wells. No need to prebook and find your driver. Might be a bit expensive though, but if cost is not of concern it is certainly easy and convenient.
Posted by
Buckinghamshire
205 posts
As I understand it, the taxis that you pick up are London black cabs. They will not go to Tunbridge Wells.
Will needs to book a taxi in advance. I’d Google something like “airport taxis Royal Tunbridge Wells “ and then email some of the taxi firms that you find giving details of times and dates and ask for a quote.
Posted by
OP
Eugene, OR, USA
32 posts
I don't believe that I said that expense was not a concern, just not my main concern, which is convenience after ten hours in an airplane. My understanding is that taxis run off their meters and I am looking for a fixed fare so there is no confusion or surprises on arrival. I have gotten a bid from Blackberry and would like to know if anyone has experience with other similar services so I can make a comparison.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34328 posts
the suggestion just above suggested to look for airport taxis Tunbridge Wells which is what I would have suggested too.
That will find you local firms who know your area and know airport runs. And won't have middlemen like the international names.
You will get a fixed quote and no meter. And a driver who knows the place you are going and all the plan B routes.
When I read your post the first time I also thought that cost was down the list. No way a private hire will be close to a train combo, but if you don't want public transport after a long haul, private hire is the only way to go...
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5903 posts
If you want a quote from one more company for comparison, Just Airports is another car service from Heathrow.
https://www.justairports.com/
I haven’t personally used them either, but they are frequently mentioned on this board.
Aternatively, check with your hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells and see if they have a recommended car service.