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Where can I get a COVID test for travel in the UK within 72 hours of departure?
COVID-19 TestingTravel RequirementsFit to Fly CertificateHeathrow TestingPrivate ClinicsUK Testing Locations
Oct 21, 2020
6 years ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone got a COVID test in the UK within 72 hrs of departure, where did you get it from?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion provides various options for obtaining a COVID test in the UK within 72 hours of departure, particularly for travelers needing certification to fly. Heathrow Airport offers tests for £80 with results in one hour. Other recommendations include specific clinics and pharmacies across the UK, such as those mentioned on the London Thai Embassy's website, along with private GP services in local areas guaranteeing results within 24 hours. Costs vary, with some private clinics charging up to £250.
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Billy *********
Same cost in USA, total rip off
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@Billy ********
better stay home then, ay mate ? dont want you to get ripped off... should we also have you neutered so you can’t spread stupid by polluting the genetic pool while we are at it ?Billy *********
@Pe***
, your a moron Billy *********
Talking like that seems like you're the one to be neutered
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Steve *******
Most private clinics are testing, results in 24hrs and fit to fly certificate. Cost's about £250.
Michael ********
Go to farang stranded abroad group for latest info. It changes often
Paul *******
Midland heath Birmingham and Leicester
Best of luck
Best of luck
Alan *********
Had mine from the Travel Clinic in Exeter
Stuey ******
Yes just google it in your local area will be a private GP offering the service that’s what I done and it was perfect , guaranteed result in 24 hrs
Trev *******
Heathrow airport are doing them for £80 I think, the results are back within an hour so you can do just before you fly
Trev *******
This place is in Hull but must be more throughout the UK, but they charge £130
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Oliver ********
the london thai embassy's website recommends these...
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Rich *****
I’m wondering the same; is there a one stop shop in Birmingham where I can get the test and fit to fly?
Paul ********
Heathrow airport are doing 1 hr tests before you fly out £80
Madz ******
Just read on sky news that it's only available for travellers to Italy and Hong Kong from Heathrow though?!
Brahim ******
Did one in thailand before heading to work in Indonesia. Costed me 3000 baht.
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@Brahim *****
Where did you get that? I have an appt at Bumrungrad on 25th, flying out 27th but cost for PCR test is 7000 baht.Brahim ******
@St***
Synphet drive through ramintra. Synphet hospital. Reply to
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Mike *****
At the moment the LHR test is only for Italy and Hong Kong only.
Ray *****
I read on another forum that NHS travel clinics are doing 24 hour test at £100 . You have to phone your local hospital and ask for the travel clinic. Saw a few people use the service who were going back to Cambodia
Gary ****
It doesn't meet the PCR requirements for entry to Thailand so its a waste of time
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@Gary ********
exactly it's a saliva test and would not be accepted in many countries. PCR is the only test acceptable to most countries Gary ****
@Ray ****
interesting ill look into thatReply to
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Jane ***********
Was about to post same. V good value:
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100Madz ******
That's great!! Good price too. Had between £150 and £300 quoted last month and not even guaranteed in 72 hours
Jonathan *******
Less than the rip offs some clinics charging £125 standard and £245 priority meaning hopefully guaranteeing you get test result back in 24hrs via email in your 3 days covid free days, £80 and test result back in an hour seems very reasonable.!
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@Paul *******
rip off!Paul ********
@Dayumay *********
you think so for a 1hr service? Here in Thailand they are charging £160Dianne *****
@Paul *******
my friends paid 5000 baht in Chiang Mai last monthReply to
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