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itdatbradford
itdatbradford Posts: 1 Newbie
edited 19 May at 4:57PM in Coronavirus Board
So long story short, we are in France and due to travel back on Eurotunnel on Tuesday 3rd. Due to bereavement, we didn't keep on top of the rules re getting a day 2 and day 8 test BEFORE leaving for France. I cant seem to find anything below £100+ for the two tests, so a few questions:
1) Does anyone know of a company offering the test at a reasonable cost for those travelling already - ie not before they leave the UK? I will be travelling from Folkstone to Yorkshire so a reasonable distance en route to click and collect would be great 
2) Are there any companies offering day 5 test to release with same day results that you lovely people know of? Work emergencies don't stop for covid/Boris/trying-to-get-away-from-it-all-breaks, unfortunately :neutral:


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  • isplumm
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    So long story short, we are in France and due to travel back on Eurotunnel on Tuesday 3rd. Due to bereavement, we didn't keep on top of the rules re getting a day 2 and day 8 test BEFORE leaving for France. I cant seem to find anything below £100+ for the two tests, so a few questions:
    1) Does anyone know of a company offering the test at a reasonable cost for those travelling already - ie not before they leave the UK? I will be travelling from Folkstone to Yorkshire so a reasonable distance en route to click and collect would be great 
    2) Are there any companies offering day 5 test to release with same day results that you lovely people know of? Work emergencies don't stop for covid/Boris/trying-to-get-away-from-it-all-breaks, unfortunately :neutral:


    Have you looked at https://www.covid19-testing.org/travel-testing?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOBMIpa9GP4s-gDF0avKLnZ_QQM2NwkZBVswJXsqC5LE3j2iDgvwRXBoC1UIQAvD_BwE
     
    I used them for checking a Day 2 test.

    Cheapest I can find is about £84 - but reviews are crap - so one with good reviews is about £114.

    Mark
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  • onashoestring
    onashoestring Posts: 1,631 Forumite
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    You need to purchase them before you return to the UK

    - they are delivered to your home ( or the address where you are quarantined) when you get back - when you pay for them you will be given a  reference number which you need for your Passenger Locator Form when you return.

    There is a list of the cheapest providers here : https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/how-to-find-the-cheapest-private-coronavirus-tests-for-travel/

    Cheapest are £95 for both tests.
  • Ben1989
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    Unfortunately they're expensive. Hopefully somebody can provide you with on-the-day companies.

    Just so you know, you must also have a negative PCR or antigen test before leaving for the UK (up to three days before departing). You will be denied boarding without it.
  • Spendless
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    Day 5 test to release. We are paying for our teenage daughter to attend one of these airports for testing as she has an exam shortly before her quarantine is up. She has a morning appointment as it says results within 12 - 16 hours, so am hoping her quarantine will end that night. https://ema.randox.com/#ardp
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