Hi all
has anyone What is the safest way to travel to the U.K.? I am travelling with my 11 year old daughter. We are currently staying with my parents in Gran Alacant. We’ve been advised to fly either from Barcelona or Madrid. I’m thinking of hiring a car to travel to Madrid and get a flight to Heathrow. Has anyone/ or know of anyone/ who has recently taken this route? Is this the best way?
Rosanna
Posted: Tue May 5, 2020 7:25pm
Very helpful member
You could get the coach from Santa Pola bus station to Madrid but it’s a long journey.
You could also get the coach from Alicante to Madrid or get the train from Alicante to Madrid. It’s shorter than travelling to Barcelona I believe.
Posted: Wed May 6, 2020 9:00am
Super helpful member
Cfell63 wrote on Tue May 5, 2020 7:25pm:
You could get the coach from Santa Pola bus station to Madrid but it’s a long journey.
You could also get the coach from Alicante to Madrid or get the train from Alicante to Madrid. It’s shorter than travelling to Barcelona I believe.
Agree, It's a long way by car , 400 km plus, I got the train from alicante to Madrid last year took i think 2 and half hours , nice and easy , but think you would need to double check you can catch a flight back to UK first
Posted: Fri May 8, 2020 12:07pm
RosannaK wrote on Tue May 5, 2020 4:12pm:
Hi all
has anyone What is the safest way to travel to the U.K.? I am travelling with my 11 year old daughter. We are currently staying with my parents in Gran Alacant. We’ve been advised to fly either from Barcelona or Madrid. I’m thinking of hiring a car to travel to Madrid and get a flight to Heat...
Read more...
...hrow. Has anyone/ or know of anyone/ who has recently taken this route? Is this the best way?
Rosanna
Getting to Madrid - I would advise taking the AVE train. I THINK it runs from Alicante. Its quick and better than driving
Posted: Fri May 8, 2020 12:41pm
Super helpful member
RichandSue wrote on Fri May 8, 2020 12:07pm:
Getting to Madrid - I would advise taking the AVE train. I THINK it runs from Alicante. Its quick and better than driving
Yes that's the one
Advertisement - posts continue below
RichandSue wrote on Fri May 8, 2020 12:07pm:
Getting to Madrid - I would advise taking the AVE train. I THINK it runs from Alicante. Its quick and better than driving
Make sure you have all the correct paperwork..I don't know how you are doing this ...because I cant travel back home to galicia .
Posted: Fri May 8, 2020 8:57pm
Dlrsantapola wrote on Wed May 6, 2020 9:00am:
Agree, It's a long way by car , 400 km plus, I got the train from alicante to Madrid last year took i think 2 and half hours , nice and easy , but think you would need to double check you can catch a flight back to UK first
Thank you. I’m trying to limit exposure to other people hence why I’m thinking of hiring a car. A coach would defeat this purpose.
Posted: Fri May 8, 2020 11:49pm
Yes a couple we know on our complex want home 10 days ago via Barcelona with the help of the British consulate got home safe and sound but disappointed on the lack of social distancing and sanitiser that we have in Spain it does not exist in the UK .
Posted: Fri May 8, 2020 11:51pm
Patriciaterry wrote on Fri May 8, 2020 11:49pm:
Yes a couple we know on our complex want home 10 days ago via Barcelona with the help of the British consulate got home safe and sound but disappointed on the lack of social distancing and sanitiser that we have in Spain it does not exist in the UK .
Yes our friends hired a car from Hertz in Alicante and drove to Barcelona.
Patriciaterry wrote on Fri May 8, 2020 11:49pm:
Yes a couple we know on our complex want home 10 days ago via Barcelona with the help of the British consulate got home safe and sound but disappointed on the lack of social distancing and sanitiser that we have in Spain it does not exist in the UK .
I think you would be safer in Spain ...unless it's urgent to return to the UK.
Find more Coronavirus discussion topics from a particular area:
Or view all Coronavirus discussion topics in all of Costa Blanca.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website, to show you personalised content and targeted ads, to analyse our website traffic, and to understand where our visitors are coming from. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn how we and our partners collect and use data and how to change your settings.