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We recommend using the National Express bus unless there are specific circumstances that make it impractical (e.g., senior monastics, heavy luggage). If the bus option is not possible, contact the Transport Coordinator to arrange alternative transportation. 

Remember to request your drive early and provide full flight details for proper planning.

If for some reason, the National Express is not possible to take, see below the guidelines for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

 

Pick-Up

Departure time: Plan to leave ABM 45 minutes to 1 hour before the flight's arrival, adjusting for traffic conditions.

Heathrow Park & Ride (Long-Stay Parking) is the standard procedure for pick-ups; free for up to 29 minutes and includes a shuttle bus to terminals running every 15 minutes.

Short-Stay Parking is expensive. Reserved for Ajahn Amaro or other senior monks when necessary (use the Tesco card to pay it). Use only as advised by the transport liaison based on the specific situation.

Drop-Off

Departure time: Plan to leave ABM 3:30 minutes to 4 hours before the flight's arrival, adjusting for traffic conditions.

Long-Stay Parking: Free for up to 29 minutes with a shuttle to terminals. Community members are encouraged to use this shuttle instead of terminal drop-off, unless:

    1. Assisting senior or elderly members.
    2. Handling heavy or large luggage.

Terminal-Specific Long-Stay Parking Locations:

  • Terminals 2 and 3: Eastern Perimeter Road. Shuttle time: ~10 mins (T2), 18 mins (T3).
  • Terminal 4: Southern Perimeter Road. Shuttle time: ~5 mins. Latitude: +51.45533, Longitude: -0.44848.
  • Terminal 5: Northern Perimeter Road, next to Business Parking. Shuttle time: ~7 mins.

Terminal Drop-Off Charges:

£5 charge applies to all terminal drop-offs. Payment is online only; not available at the terminal.

Procedure for Paid Drop-Offs: For seniors monks, confirm if curbside drop-off is needed. Inform the office/Suvira with details (car registration, date, and time of drop-off) for online payment either before or after the drive.

Special Note: Ajahn Amaro is usually dropped off at Short-Stay parking and picked up directly from his arrival terminal.

Heathrow Terminal Drop-Off Charge Info

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