Moving without a car

paulj2021

I’m moving (around 200miles) next week but I won’t have access to a car so I’ll have to let the movers take absolutely everything, except for what I on my own can carry easily on public transport. So, any recommendations of what I should carry in my rucksack and small suitcase? I’m going to take my laptop and important identification documents, anything else essential I should consider?

Alter_ego

A marmalade sandwich

paulj2021

I’m not travelling through Paddington unfortunately!

Robin9

In case you get delayed -  eg train cancellation -  will be removers be able to gain access to your new property ?

firsttimespender

I did this and took small valuables with me (jewellery and electronics) but generally I’d suggest just packing like you’re going away for a few days like a couple of changes of clothes, toiletries, phone charger etc - depending what’s on the other end for you maybe a few first day things and unpacking materials like a small travel kettle and stuff to make tea, snacks, scissors to open up boxes? (I didn’t have this as I moved to stay with family for a few weeks while I looked for a new place to rent at my destination). It’s quite a complicated dance overseeing the packing up, doing anything you need to wrap up that place like pass keys to someone, then going to get your train so you want things that will make it as easy as possible the other end rather than ransacking boxes to find your pajamas. 

paulj2021

Robin9 said:

In case you get delayed -  eg train cancellation -  will be removers be able to gain access to your new property ?

They’re collecting one day and delivering the following morning  (I’m overnighting in a hotel)

jst1986

Anything you're likely to need in that first 12 hours in your new home, might be a kettle and a couple of mugs and a stash of tea/coffee or things like any medication etc plus any important paperwork etc you're likely to need. If you're in a hotel the night before you'll be already half way there. 

RAS

And mark one box for the kitchen, "day 1 box put by sink", with kettle, mugs, drinks and snacks, plus basic cleaning kit.

onylon

I wouldn't bother with any bulky household items, just pack a special box with cleaning stuff, kettle etc and tell the movers you will make them a brew if they can bring this box to the new kitchen promptly. This is a pretty normal request.

I packed jewellery, documents, and normal overnight stuff for 2-3 days including a travel towel and toiletries. I also packed a roll mat and sleeping bag which was fortunate because the removal men were delayed by snow and I ended up camping in an empty house for a night. I arranged a Tesco delivery for the day after my move with all the essential cupboard foods, extra cleaning stuff and a few days worth of ready meals. I edited the order on moving day because I hadn't considered that going from 1 bathroom to 3 would need 3x more hand towels etc. Fortunately Tesco have a broad range of homewear as well as groceries.

zagubov

In addition to the above, 
a plate and set of cutlery for a takeaway, as you're unlikely to be cooking on our first day.
Don't forget to take a complete set of photographs of the property you're leaving as well as the one you're moving into to avoid deposit return disputes.
Coloured labels on each surface of every box so they go to the right rooms.

canaldumidi

Rent or borrow a car. If there's any issues on the day you want to be able to get to the EA easily.

And after moving in there are bound to be things you want to pop out and get. A car for 24 hours will give you flexibility(assuming you can drive....).