thanks for your info matt101
I have considered driving BUT, going wouldnt be a problem, its just driving home after a long flight, i can barely stand driving 45mins from MAN! lol.
The flights/tickets etc i dont think will be a problem unless its an early check in (say 7am for a 9am departure)as the first bmi/ba flights from MAN arrive into lhr for 8am, so i would have to fly down the night before and stay over! i think virgin have a crew share place that costs around £20? thats what ive heard anyway, maybe someone can confirm! ive been looking at b&bs, they are roughly starting at £30-£35 for a single room, which is not too bad either
i am just hoping for some commuters to share all their lovely info!