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Help with Warner Bros Studios

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ThaQuilomum · 28/12/2023 18:38

Was gifted a trip to Warner Bros Studios for Christmas for the whole family. I'm slightly worried about the timing of same. We arrive in London Heathrow at 9:15am and our slot for HP is 10:30am. I'm looking at travel time between the two at that time of day and it is saying approx 35 mins. What is the best way to travel to the Studios. Can I walk out of the airport and get a taxi for 5 people with ease. Should I book in advance and if so any recommendations for a cab company? Appreciate analysis tips also. Thanks in advance. The trip is next Thurs, 4th of Jan.

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tennissquare · 28/12/2023 20:30

I would look into booking a car, a black cab could cost a fortune if you get stuck in traffic.

welshweasel · 28/12/2023 20:24

I wouldn't bother booking a taxi, you'll be able to get one for 5 outside the terminal without an issue. Will cost you though!

Main concern would be delay getting out of the airport, but if its domestic then probably will be ok.

Takoneko · 28/12/2023 20:15

Is it a domestic flight? If so then with no bags to collect and no passport control/customs, I think you have plenty of time. I’d book a taxi in advance even though it’s probably not strictly necessary.

I don’t think they will be that fussed about you arriving slightly late at WB Studios anyway. I’ve been bumped up to earlier tours when I’ve arrived early and their website only says that people who arrive after the last tour of the day can’t be guaranteed entry. I don’t think they are super rigid about the timed entry.

LIZS · 28/12/2023 20:13

It is doable but you are at the mercy of M25.

PuttingDownRoots · 28/12/2023 20:05

International or domestic flight?

ICANTSPEYK · 28/12/2023 20:05

I'd say the travel itself would be fine as it really isn't too far but I'd be far more concerned with the flight being delayed and/or it being slow to get through the airport.

ChorizoDog · 28/12/2023 20:04

Don't mean to be doom and gloom but I don't think you have any time of getting there on time..

welshweasel · 28/12/2023 20:01

As in you land in Heathrow at 9.15?

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ThaQuilomum · 28/12/2023 20:00

Forgot to say we have no bags. Doing a day trip.

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