Key facts for getting there
Booking your holiday and telling all your friends about your holiday are some
of the most enjoyable things. But what about actually getting there? It's something
that's easily forgotten. But at Virgin Holidays it's an event to which we give
our closest attention.
So join with us as we take you through all those little things you need to
know to go on your Virgin Holiday.
Meet and greet
Why not save time and drive straight to the airport, where you'll be met at
the terminal and your car taken to a secure car park. Your car will then be
ready and waiting for you when you return - it couldn't be easier! (Available
at Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow). For full details simply call Flight Hotel
Reservations on 01342 717 372 and quote 'Virgin Holidays'.
Airport car parking
Virgin Holidays can also offer you car parking at other UK airports. All offer
you security and peace of mind when deciding where to park your car. Pre-book
before you go to take advantage of our discounted rates. Simply call Flight
Hotel Reservations on 01342 717 372 and quote Virgin Holidays.
Speedy Coach Travel
Book your coach travel with us and we will send you a voucher with your tickets
for this great National Express deal to Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports.
When you have your voucher, call National Express on 08705 80 80 80,
at least 14 days before departure, to book your seats. (Please advise us if
you are aged 60 or over or if you are disabled).
2006 Prices: From just £27 per adult/£17 per
child*
2007 Prices: From just £30 per adult/£18 per child*
*£35 per adult/£23.50 per child if travelling from Scotland.
Under 3's go FREE, although are not entitled to a seat. Note: Children aged
3-15 years inclusive during 2006 and 3-16 years inclusive during 2007.
Or try the train...
Gatwick Express is a non-stop train service between London
Victoria and Gatwick Airport. This fast train link takes approx 30 min (35 minutes
on Sundays) departing from Victoria every 15 min between 05.00-00.01hrs (and
less regularly between 03.30-05.00, with the last train departing at 00.30hrs)
7 days a week.
Heathrow Express is a non-stop train service between London
Paddington and Heathrow Airport. This fast train link takes approx 15 min departing
from Paddington every 15 min between 05.10-23.10hrs, 7 days a week. To book
call 0870 220 2784.
single rail fares
| |
Single Adult |
Single Child |
| 2006 |
2006 |
| Gatwick Express |
Standard |
£14.00 |
£7.00 |
| 1st Class |
£21.00 |
£10.50 |
| Heathrow Express |
Standard |
£14.50 |
£7.25 |
| 1st Class |
£23.50 |
£11.75 |
Note - Children aged between 5-15 years inclusive. Under 5's travel free.
return rail fares
| |
Return Adult |
Return Child |
| 2006 |
2006 |
| Gatwick Express |
Standard |
£26.00 |
£13.00 |
| 1st Class |
£40.00 |
£20.00 |
| Heathrow Express |
Standard |
£27.00 |
£13.50 |
| 1st Class |
£45.00 |
£22.50 |
Note - Children aged between 5-15 years inclusive. Under 5's travel free.
Please note these prices are subject to change.
Gatwick/Heathrow transfers
If you should choose an itinerary that means you depart from Gatwick and arrive
into Heathrow (or vice versa), don't worry as you can book a one way coach transfer
between these 2 airports:
2006 Prices: Adult £17.00, Child £8.50 (aged
3-15 years inclusive) Under 3's go FREE.
2007 Prices: Adult £18.00, Child £9.00 (aged 3-16
years inclusive) Under 3's go FREE.
Call our reservations team on 0871 222 5825 for full details.