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to not know how to get to/from the airport?

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cjt110 · 09/03/2016 13:41

We go away in June. Me, DH, DS(will then be 20m), DF and DM.

I am totally stuck on getting to/from the airport.

Easiest option - Train £80 return for us all. Fine. But coming home, we land at 00.50 and the first train back is at approx. 04.22. Bollocks. So thats 3 hours from landing time to getting the train. Say 1 hour to collect luggage, still leaves us stuck in a cold train station at that time of night with DS.

We have an estate car but we cannot all fit in with the luggage etc. Plus, DH doesnt really fancy being knackered and having to drive home.

So, taxi. Probably the same cost-ish as the trains but no child seat for DS?

Any suggestions? I can't see any way other than the train :(

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AyeAmarok · 09/03/2016 17:28

Do you drive on dual carriageways OP? Why the particular issue with motorways, especially when it's going to be empty. If anything the motorway will be easier as there is a hard shoulder and they are often better lit.

I do think your DH is just being unnecessarily awkward to prove some sort of point?

momb · 09/03/2016 17:31

OP: book the taxi.
I wouldn't fancy coming back off holiday in the small hours, tired and stressed, and driving my in laws and an overtired toddler either. Plus the cost of airport parking is ridiculous: you may find that the taxi is the cheaper option of the two anyway.
As for hanging around waiting for a train at 4am......you would undo any relaxation you got whilst away!
Spend a little more for the taxi and end the holiday on a positive note.

shebird · 09/03/2016 17:36

Get a taxi - let someone else take the stress and don't ruin your holiday by fretting about getting home.

Penfold007 · 09/03/2016 17:39

cjt are you okay? No one is having a go at you, the inability to make a simple decision can mean your overwhelmed and even depressed.

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cjt110 · 09/03/2016 18:08

Spoke to my husband. I was direct. Said were booking a taxi - its £120. He nearly spat his coffee out and said no way are we paying that. I said so were to hang around a cold train station and he said no ill drive. So, its sorted. I'm not. I'm a dithering idiot

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Gardencentregroupie · 09/03/2016 18:11

You're not a dithering idiot. You're struggling with things but you've managed to sort this. You've done well Flowers

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cjt110 · 09/03/2016 18:16

I flipping feel it gardencentre Decisions just seem to strike me with fear right now...

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Roussette · 09/03/2016 18:31

Well done cj. The right decision absolutely and you made that happen

PastaLaFeasta · 09/03/2016 18:58

Glad it's sorted OP. I remember the stress of an airport holiday and the car seat issue, more about in resort - we had one very basic car seat and none for our three year old. Not great but a one off. And the car hire price for the seats was ridiculous. We've opted for driving our own car on the ferry. But the anxiety over this and the difficulty with decision making is a sign of depression for me, especially when you feel it's all on you and so easily resolved when you ask your DH. Driving will be fine, most flexible and value for money. Just getting home is bliss. Travelling with kids is difficult and stressful and the reason we aren't that excited about holidays anymore.

JanetOfTheApes · 09/03/2016 19:07

Well that was all rather pointless wasn't it? You might as well just have asked how to get your lazy husband to drive his own family home from the airport, since he's obviously perfectly capable when it will save him lots of money.

Xmasbaby11 · 09/03/2016 19:10

Taxi for sure and request a car seat.

FeralBeryl · 09/03/2016 19:24

Oh good, glad he's seen sense and is a proper tight Yorkshireman Wink
Sorry if you've said, but is this your first time away with your LO? I was a dithering mess the first time and massively over thought EVERYTHING. I overpacked all kinds. It's hard, it really is, but once you've done it for the first time it's a breeze. You do sound like this has really got to you though.
Have a google of 'mindfulness' and get yourself some coping tips especially for the airport - you'll find it far more enjoyable.
You're going to have a fabulous time, 4 adults and one child means plenty of wine Wine

Janek · 09/03/2016 19:46

Now you're driving, why not put your ds's carseat in the middle seat, that way both adults in the back have the space right up to the door (and share the discomfort if there's not much room, rather than one person being really squashedin the middle), iyswim?

BloodyDogHairs · 09/03/2016 19:46

Have you checked how much it costs to park at the airport, remember that will need booked in advance.

ExitPursuedByABear · 09/03/2016 20:17

Glad it's sorted.

LifeofI · 09/03/2016 20:46

I paid for a taxi its expense nearly 100 there and back

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cjt110 · 09/03/2016 21:14

Parking is 29.99. Bus ride 5-10 mins from carpark to airport. and we can have some dinner in our fave pub beforehand too!

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Whathaveilost · 09/03/2016 21:23

Have you already booked?
If you haven't are you on topcashback? You may get some money back on airport car parking.

Footle · 10/03/2016 06:57

Anxiety is a horrible thing. CBT can help.

Babytazz · 30/04/2019 06:51

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Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 30/04/2019 06:59

messaged you OP !!

ShitAtScarbble · 30/04/2019 07:06

Sally you messaged the OP? About an issue from 3 years ago? On a thread that was resurrected by someone trying to place a sneaky advert?

Ok then. Hmm

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 30/04/2019 07:46

Oh heck lol Thank you scrabble!! That will teach me to read the threads fully!!! I saw it and as the Op had said she lived not too far away I thought I would say who we used especially as they kept our car seats for us to use on return!!! I am so dense sometimes!

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Merryfecker · 25/11/2019 08:14

Use your own, just tape your name on the bottom so they know who it belongs to and they'll store it and bring it with them when they pick you up. We've used various taxi firms for the airport and they've always done this no problem