Joining Instructions: Transport and arrival

Arrival day: Monday 2 April 2012

Registration is at Istra Cottages, Hunter Street: see campus map. Visit How to get to Buckingham for detailed directions for those arriving by road, rail, coach and air.

Airport transfers

If you would prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to Buckingham, below are details of a local firm offering competitive fares which compare very favourably with the prices airport taxis would charge. This service is available from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Birmingham International:

Carlton Car Service
Unit 1, The Stocks
Cosgrove
Milton Keynes
MK19 7JD
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0)1908 307030
Email: bobmcgrath@mail2bob.com
Website: www.carltoncarservice.co.uk

  • Birmingham Int’l – £71
  • London Gatwick – £105
  • London Heathrow terminals 1,2,3 – £75
  • London Heathrow terminals 4,5 – £80
  • London Luton – £45
  • London Stansted – £85

Please note: the above prices are subject to change, depending on fluctuating fuel costs.

A nominal car park charge may be incurred when meeting flights. Also, if you are held up, [immigration etc] be prepared to be charged extra for this. You should agree the price with Carlton Car Service.

If you wish to take advantage of this service please complete the airport collection service form and send it to the company at least 7 days before your journey, preferably with a bankers draft to cover cost. It might also help if you could advise how much luggage you will have. If you use this company, the driver will display a ‘University of Buckingham’ board.