Birmingham offers 30 mins free but no shuttlebus and dropping off only. Link Here
Liverpool (John Lennon) offers 40 mins free Link Here
Manchester offers free short duration drop off outside of departures Link Here
Leeds/Bradford offers an hours free parking Link Here
All comments (47)
ScroopEgerton
2 Oct 17#1
Worth knowing!
Or do what I do- go in to the short stay, drop off your passengers then drive to the exit and tell them you've driven in to the wrong car park by mistake. Then floor it when they open the barrier for you.
johnsmith1997 to ScroopEgerton
2 Oct 17#6
Think most car parks you can drive in and out again,as drivers can go in by mistake, not sure how long they allow tho.Probably 5mins.
I did it by genuine mistake once, and I even went to the terminal before realising. The person was kind enough to let me out at the gate. They also mentioned 5 minute time - however the Heathrow short stay is often so congested you often can't make it to the exit within 5 minutes even if you try!
doricell to ScroopEgerton
4 Oct 17#41
which airport?
Krizzo3 to ScroopEgerton
5 Oct 17#42
This wont play in Luton.
Unless you go through the closed barrier they will likely tow your car with yourself inside.
Thieving at Luton is not just absurd, its tasteless.
senukas
2 Oct 17#2
Same in Luton - 2h free parking in their long term car park which is 10 min journey by shuttle bus All their info here: london-luton.co.uk/to-…ree
johnszi23 to senukas
2 Oct 17#3
I’m surprised. I was about to say what a shame that nothing like that in Luton... slowly they charge for the air in that rip off airport. The state of the outdoor carpark road is like a warzone(mad)
senukas to johnszi23
2 Oct 17#8
Never paid for parking in Luton in my life. Free Mid term park drop off/pick up was always available and if one wants to hang around in the airport and wave goodbyes (which I don't) then Long term gives enough time ...
Norma.Snockers to senukas
2 Oct 17#9
Only 15 mins in the Mid-Term - but good enough for drop off. I see there is now a sign that if you go past the traffic lights immediately after the Mid-Term they state you will be charged £3 minimum!
At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!
summerof76
2 Oct 17#4
I used the long stay car park at Heathrow for my 2 free hours parking a few weeks back and about 10 mins by shuttle bus to airport. :thumbsup:
trancemitter to summerof76
3 Oct 17#20
In order to use this car park do you have to book it in advance?
goonertillidie
2 Oct 17#5
Handy - thanks for the info/posting :smile:
simundo90
2 Oct 17#10
Perfect if you have a flight with Monarch, 2 hours will be plenty.
Proveright
2 Oct 17#11
Stansted airport charges 3.50 for a couple of seconds to let out a passenger and 25 for 15 minutes, let alone the queue to get out or the machines only accepting coins could cause your bill to go up.
Utlesford District Council wont allow planning for any other meet and greet parking, ie. competition, and the whole system is a rip off.
soldierboy001 to Proveright
3 Oct 17#30
Also when you get into the terminal at Stanstead it's a 5 mile approx walk to the departure gates through an endless array of shops that near seem to sell a thing. O nice bitten twice shy will never use Stanstead ever again.
magough
2 Oct 17#12
I've got to pick up my mums friend from Gatwick tomorrow! So am I understanding this right. I need to go to the long stay cat park to get it free or is it up to 2 hours free in the short stay too?
smargetts to magough
2 Oct 17#16
It's only the long stay, there's a free shuttle bus between it and the terminals. Friend did this last month when picking us up, they text me which area and stop they were parked near and we got shuttle bus to where they were parked.
magough to smargetts
3 Oct 17#23
Ok thanks. Is the long stay car park a lot further away then if you need a shuttle bus?
Krizzo3 to magough
5 Oct 17#43
Do your research to avoid disappointment.
Jammy212
2 Oct 17#13
Anything available for pick ups in Manchester? Guess not but just thought to ask. Thanks.
lufc_ginge to Jammy212
3 Oct 17#19
Just use the drop off for departures and get who ever your picking up to meet you there.
mayzi to Jammy212
4 Oct 17#40
Yes. Just tell them to come to the departure drop off point. Done it a few times :-)
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Opening post
The main link takes you to Heathrow website, links to Gatwick and Stansted below.
Gatwick - Here
Stansted - Here
Birmingham offers 30 mins free but no shuttlebus and dropping off only. Link Here
Liverpool (John Lennon) offers 40 mins free Link Here
Manchester offers free short duration drop off outside of departures Link Here
Leeds/Bradford offers an hours free parking Link Here
All comments (47)
Or do what I do- go in to the short stay, drop off your passengers then drive to the exit and tell them you've driven in to the wrong car park by mistake.
Then floor it when they open the barrier for you.
not sure how long they allow tho.Probably 5mins.
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The person was kind enough to let me out at the gate. They also mentioned 5 minute time - however the Heathrow short stay is often so congested you often can't make it to the exit within 5 minutes even if you try!
Unless you go through the closed barrier they will likely tow your car with yourself inside.
Thieving at Luton is not just absurd, its tasteless.
All their info here:
london-luton.co.uk/to-…ree
At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!
Utlesford District Council wont allow planning for any other meet and greet parking, ie. competition, and the whole system is a rip off.
So am I understanding this right. I need to go to the long stay cat park to get it free or is it up to 2 hours free in the short stay too?
Is the long stay car park a lot further away then if you need a shuttle bus?