Charlton by river

[RonManager]

Anyone looking for a different way to get there, I've just researched the Thames River Ferry timings. There is a half hour service from the Embankment to either the O2 centre or the Woolwich Arsenal Pier, both destinations leaving you with about a 2 mile walk to the ground.

 

I shall be aboard the 1228 from the Embankment which gets me to the O2 arena pier at 1318, plenty of time to amble down to the ground.

 

Fare £3-5 single adult; £1.50 - £2.50 child

 

 

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2648.aspx

Edited 11 September, 2009 by RonManager

[zsaint]

Drinks also available on board. A whole new perspective of London and the only way i travel when going to that part of the capital.

Good call Ron.

[Rattlehead]

  RonManager said:

a 2 mile walk to the ground

 

Sod that, I'm getting the train.

[RonManager]

  Rattlehead said:

Sod that, I'm getting the train.

 

Yeah, leave the old legs at home eh?

[zsaint]

By the way Ron, if you have a London travelcard for the day you will get a discounted fare.

[RonManager]

  zsaint said:

By the way Ron, if you have a London travelcard for the day you will get a discounted fare.

 

My plan is to get the early train to Paddington, then walk down to the river in a 'touristy' way. I am intending to get the ferry back from Woolwich Pier and then walk back to Paddington, perhaps enjoying a meal en route to celebrate our first win of the season.

[Fan The Flames]

  RonManager said:

My plan is to get the early train to Paddington, then walk down to the river in a 'touristy' way. I am intending to get the ferry back from Woolwich Pier and then walk back to Paddington, perhaps enjoying a meal en route to celebrate our first win of the season.

 

I plan to drive to Chalton dump the car early doors and get the tickets, over to Greenwich for a skin full. Watch the football, celebrate our first win popping pound coins in the pint glass up the Griffin and then drink drive all the way home.

[RonManager]

  Fan The Flames said:

I plan to drive to Chalton dump the car early doors and get the tickets, over to Greenwich for a skin full. Watch the football, celebrate our first win popping pound coins in the pint glass up the Griffin and then drink drive all the way home.

 

Is it too late to mention that I am a traffic cop? :---)

[Window Cleaner]

  RonManager said:

Anyone looking for a different way to get there, I've just researched the Thames River Ferry timings. There is a half hour service from the Embankment to either the O2 centre or the Woolwich Arsenal Pier, both destinations leaving you with about a 2 mile walk to the ground.

 

I shall be aboard the 1228 from the Embankment which gets me to the O2 arena pier at 1318, plenty of time to amble down to the ground.

 

Fare £3-5 single adult; £1.50 - £2.50 child

 

 

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You could always ride down to Greenwich and go through the foot tunnel

to Woolwich as well.Bit of a hike but it's of historical interest.I shall be going that way with my cousin but then he lives Greenwich way.

[RonManager]

  Window Cleaner said:

You could always ride down to Greenwich and go through the foot tunnel

to Woolwich as well.Bit of a hike but it's of historical interest.I shall be going that way with my cousin but then he lives Greenwich way.

 

I may just do that on the return journey, being interested in that sort of stuff. Never let it be said that I am not appreciative of a fine Victorian Tunnel.

[Window Cleaner]

  RonManager said:

I may just do that on the return journey, being interested in that sort of stuff. Never let it be said that I am not appreciative of a fine Victorian Tunnel.

 

 

I think it's going to be thoroughly modernised soon ,probably not in a very constructive way, I know that they've put mobile phone coverage in, buggers can't even walk 500 yards without using their mobiles.

[zsaint]

Dont get me wrong. I am also quite partial to train to waterloo, tube to vauxhall, walk through the park (you know where this is going, dont you ?), beers in the Queen Anne and onwards to random London game. Culture works in mysterious ways.:cool:

 

Repeat after game in reverse.

[Ash]

How difficult is it to park the car near the ground? The away ground guide site is quite vague.

Otherwise, does anyone know the nearest train station with car parking facilities?

Much love x x x

[trousers]

[trousers]

I don't wish to p1ss on any bonfires but it's the annual Thames festival in Central London this weekend....ye olde river may be a tad busier than you anticipated....

 

http://www.thamesfestival.org/festival

[Lets B Avenue]

My back garden now reeks of Trousers urine. What a C***!!

[RonManager]

  Ash said:

How difficult is it to park the car near the ground? The away ground guide site is quite vague.

Otherwise, does anyone know the nearest train station with car parking facilities?

Much love x x x

 

Google Earth shows many suburban streets with cars parked, but no parking at the railway station.

[twopintsnilnil]

  Ash said:

How difficult is it to park the car near the ground? The away ground guide site is quite vague.

Otherwise, does anyone know the nearest train station with car parking facilities?

Much love x x x

 

I live in Kent and have driven up a couple of times, including last season. Parking is easy, just don't get too ambitious and be prepared for about a 10-15 minute walk.

[eurosaint]

  twopintsnilnil said:

I live in Kent and have driven up a couple of times, including last season. Parking is easy, just don't get too ambitious and be prepared for about a 10-15 minute walk.

 

It may be if you know your way around, but the last time I went by car was a bleeding nightmare, eventually parked in a dodgy street miles away and was lucky to find it on the way back !

Ps. and we lost as usual !