UK snow: latest travel updates

Planes

After six torrid days, Heathrow started to clear the backlog of flights in earnest on Thursday – promising that “most flights will operate today”.

The airport still advises passengers to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport – check your flight status at Heathrow here. Heathrow Airport’s Twitter feed @HeathrowAirport is also regularly updated, and is a good place to get in touch over flight concerns.

Gatwick has also warned of knock-on delays and cancellations over the Christmas weekend; check Gatwick flights here.

The weather has hit airports across the country, click on the following airports to check your flights are running on time: Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Luton, Manchester, Newquay, Newcastle, Southampton, Stansted.

Trains

Train lines across the country have been badly affected by the sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall, with many operators running a reduced service.

For the latest live travel updates on the trains, head to the National Rail Enquiries website, where you can check routes, train times and fares.

London’s tube network may face strikes on Boxing Day, see Transport for London’s website for the latest service updates for overground and underground trains in the capital.

Eurostar led the rail misery earlier this week, with passengers facing queues of more than five hours at King’s Cross. The cross Channel rail link now claims to be operating a near-normal service, but advises passengers only to come to the station if they hold a valid ticket. Check Eurostar’s website for more information.

Roads

The Highways Agency is suspending 64 miles of roadworks on motorways and A-roads to help people get home without further delays over the Christmas period.

For the latest updates on the state of the roads check the Highways Agency website. For tips on how to drive in freezing conditions, head to the AA’s website which has Christmas Getaway advice.

Sea

The sea ports have remained largely unaffected throughout the bad weather, and have space available for foot passengers. Dover says it is running to schedule, the port is open until 7pm on Christmas Eve and re-opens at 6.30am on Boxing Day. For more information see the Port of Dover’s website.

No problems have been reported at Southampton Port, or at Plymouth where Brittany Ferries operates. For a full list of the UK’s passenger ferry ports, check Direct Ferries.