I'm traveling (solo) to the UK for the first time in a couple of weeks. My United flight from San Francisco is scheduled to arrive at Heathrow at 6:55 a.m. I pre-purchased a National Express ticket to Bath that departs at 9:00. I'm carrying aboard luggage. Is there enough time to make the connection or should I try to change my reservation to a later bus?
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
The Central Bus Station at Heathrow is a dreary place to wait around for a bus. I have done it on many a damp, cold morning. However, if your flight lands behind schedule, you might not make the 9:00 am coach, so maybe you should book the next one leaving for Bath.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If your plane arrives on time and you don't have an extra long wait to get through immigration/passport control, you'll be fine. However, lots of transatlantic flights arrive early in the morning so lines can be long. If you book the 10:15 coach but get to the Central Bus Station in time to catch the 09:00 coach, you will be allowed on board--subject to seat availability.
Posted by
OP
Sonoma County, CA, USA
15 posts
Thanks, Norma and Tim. I'll call National Express and change to the 10:15 coach. Their website says there's a 5 GBP charge for "amendments", but it's certainly worth it to avoid the hassle and stress of a missed bus!