MK Dons - JPT area final

[saints_is_the_south]

Well, we might aswell get this thread under way then hadn't we!!

 

Just been looking at the trains, doable for £30 return each via London if travelling as group of 4 + 1 with rail card. Thats Southampton Central > Waterloo > Euston > MK Central.

 

The nearest train station to the ground is Bletchley which is £1.60 return from MK Central.

 

If anybody has any other ideas for the train from Southampton & its cheaper than the above please put it here!

[Andy_Porter]

£30 for fairly short notice isn't bad at all. What times the last train back?

 

Guess it's likely to be on the Tuesday but I'll hold off getting train tickets until it's confirmed.

[saints_is_the_south]

£30 for fairly short notice isn't bad at all. What times the last train back?

 

Guess it's likely to be on the Tuesday but I'll hold off getting train tickets until it's confirmed.

 

Bletchley station is a 20 minutes walk from the ground according to the footballgroundguide.co.uk so guessing the game finishes at about 20 to 10 I've got the train times back something like this:

 

22.15 from Bletchley to MK Central arrives 22.21

22.41 from MK Central to London Euston 23.38

 

Then there is a train at either 00.05 or 01.05 back to Southampton. The tube from Euston takes approx 7 mins to Waterloo so the 00.05 is doable.

 

 

Btw I believe Euston also serves Bletchley so it may be possible to get a train direct from Bletchley to London. Obviously for drinking purposes it will be better to arrive at MK Central as I've read there are next to no pubs near the ground.

 

Edit - Just checked out the above & there is a train from Bletchley at 22.27 which goes directly to Euston without having to change at MK central, arrives in Euston at 23.25 so allows a bit more time to get the tube across to Waterloo for the 00.05 train. By buying a direct return from Euston to Bletchley though it works out at £54 each.

Edited 16 December, 2009 by saints_is_the_south

[Sour Mash]

Bletchley station is a 20 minutes walk from the ground according to the footballgroundguide.co.uk so guessing the game finishes at about 20 to 10 I've got the train times back something like this:

 

22.15 from Bletchley to MK Central arrives 22.21

22.41 from MK Central to London Euston 23.38

 

Then there is a train at either 00.05 or 01.05 back to Southampton. The tube from Euston takes approx 7 mins to Waterloo so the 00.05 is doable.

 

 

Btw I believe Euston also serves Bletchley so it may be possible to get a train direct from Bletchley to London. Obviously for drinking purposes it will be better to arrive at MK Central as I've read there are next to no pubs near the ground.

 

Edit - Just checked out the above & there is a train from Bletchley at 22.27 which goes directly to Euston without having to change at MK central, arrives in Euston at 23.25 so allows a bit more time to get the tube across to Waterloo for the 00.05 train. By buying a direct return from Euston to Bletchley though it works out at £54 each.

 

Also a train back from Bletchley to London at 22.09. Much better for a drink around Bletchley Station than MK Central in my opinion. Looking forward to this one.

[saints_is_the_south]

Much better for a drink around Bletchley Station than MK Central in my opinion. Looking forward to this one.

 

Cheers - Never been to MK before so will probably give both a go, lunch time arrival to MK & then onto Bletchley about 5ish.

 

Anybody know if the away allocation rules are the same that apply for FA & League cup games ie 15% of the total capacity of the stadium. If so we'd be entitled to 3,300 tickets but i also read on the main board that Leeds took 4k there?

[equalizer]

Bletchley station is a 20 minutes walk from the ground according to the footballgroundguide.co.uk so guessing the game finishes at about 20 to 10 I've got the train times back something like this:

 

22.15 from Bletchley to MK Central arrives 22.21

22.41 from MK Central to London Euston 23.38

 

Then there is a train at either 00.05 or 01.05 back to Southampton. The tube from Euston takes approx 7 mins to Waterloo so the 00.05 is doable.

 

 

Btw I believe Euston also serves Bletchley so it may be possible to get a train direct from Bletchley to London. Obviously for drinking purposes it will be better to arrive at MK Central as I've read there are next to no pubs near the ground.

 

Edit - Just checked out the above & there is a train from Bletchley at 22.27 which goes directly to Euston without having to change at MK central, arrives in Euston at 23.25 so allows a bit more time to get the tube across to Waterloo for the 00.05 train. By buying a direct return from Euston to Bletchley though it works out at £54 each.

 

That train goes to Clapham junction, where you can get the Southampton train from and so avoiding using the underground, also the 12pm service from southamton stops there allowing you to catch the 13:38 to Bletchley arriving at 14:55. £39.70 return according to the trainline.com

[saints_is_the_south]

That train goes to Clapham junction, where you can get the Southampton train from and so avoiding using the underground, also the 12pm service from southamton stops there allowing you to catch the 13:38 to Bletchley arriving at 14:55. £39.70 return according to the trainline.com

 

Clapham to Bletchley return on nationalrail is £8.90 each return for the times you mentioned above + £14.25 Soton to Clapham return = £23.15 each again based on 4 travelling with 1 rail card.

[equalizer]

The fact that the kick-off is now 7pm means that it won't be such a mad dash to the station afterwards. :cool:

[RonManager]

The fact that the kick-off is now 7pm means that it won't be such a mad dash to the station afterwards. :cool:

 

I shall dash as madly as I want thank you.

[Um Bongo]

From reading a few reviews sounds like the Stewards are complete ****s up there.

 

Should be fun.

[Dog]

From reading a few reviews sounds like the Stewards are complete ****s up there.

 

Should be fun.

 

No, that's MK people in general. Plastic ****neys with massive chips on their shoulders.

Should be fun.

[Andy_Porter]

Soton Central -> Bletchley works out at £20 each if you're going as a group of four.

 

Pain in the arse that it's a 7pm kick off, going to have to book an afternoon off now rather than just work through my lunch break.

[saint-luco]

got chatham-> bletchley at £60 for four so £15 each if anyone going from medway towns

[West End Saint]

I am in already booked the day off work I think we will get a minibus get up there early doors and have a glass of beer I am so looking forward to this we are within touching distance of Wembley COYS

[Dog]

What dates are the two games please?

[Andy_Porter]

20th jan and 16th feb

[Eastcowzer]

What times do the 0005 and 0105 trains get back to So'ton.

Need to catch the Ferry at Red Funnel

[Andy_Porter]

01:36 and 2:53, since it's an early start can probably get an earlier train back.

[oldsarum]

01:36 and 2:53, since it's an early start can probably get an earlier train back.

 

If you get the 21.43 from Bletchley or 21.59 form Milton Keynes you can get back to Southampton by 00.36

[Dog]

Does anyone know if there are any local pubs to the ground?

[Saints foreva]

Does anyone know if there are any local pubs to the ground?

 

From Football Ground Guide:

 

The nearest pub to the ground is the Beacon which is around a 10 minute walk away, in the nearby Mount Farm area. With the stadium entrance in front of you and Asda over to the right, then the pub is located on an industrial estate behind the stadium. From the back of the the stadium cross over the road and go down Dawson Road which is in front of you. At the bottom of Dawson Road turn right into Bond Street and the pub is down on the right, situated next to a small lake. Alan Burgess a visiting Sheffield Wednesday fan adds; 'Miss it' would definitely be my recommendation for The Beacon - the staff were very friendly and its modern, but totally devoid of character, beer in plastic glasses and a limited selection of plain food. If I ever drive to Milton Keynes I'll take my chances somewhere else.'

 

About a 15 minute walk away towards Bletchley is the Enigma Tavern on Saxon Street. This pub also offers food, has a large beer garden and is child friendly. To find this pub, just follow the signs for Bletchley by Asda and you will reach the pub on your left.

 

Guy Plumb adds; 'There is also Fenny Stratford which is located a mile south of the stadium along Watling Street. Fenny has seven pubs within a five minute walk of each other plus a fish and chip shop'. Caroline Charlesworth a visiting Leicester fan tells me; 'Many Leicester fans headed to Fenny Startford, as it is about a 20 minute walk from the ground and seems to be the better bet of all the areas round the ground after speaking to others who went elsewhere. We actually caught the train and got off at Fenny Stratford. There are a number of pubs but there are two in particular worth an extra mention. ‘The Swan Hotel’ is on the junction of Watling Street, Aylesbury Road and Simpson Road. It has a basic range of beers but they serve good value food on a match day. The menu is the usual Pub stuff of sandwiches and main meals and they also serve a fantastic Breakfast until 1.30pm. I also recommend ‘The Red Lion’ which is on Simpson Road. This is a lovely setting right on the Lock – be nice for those early and end of season days out as they have a decent size garden and plenty of room to stand around outside. To get to both pubs from Fenny Stratford station you need to turn left as you step off the train. Walk down to the level crossing and turn right for The Swan Hotel and left for The Red Lion. Both pubs are just a couple of minutes from the level crossing'.

 

Alternatively, it may be an idea instead to drink on the way or in Milton Keynes itself. There are a number of bars located adjacent to the main shopping centre, or in walking distance of Milton Keynes Central station. If coming out of the station you go straight up Midsummer Boulevard in front of you, then after around five minutes walk you will find a Wetherspoons outlet located on the left. Further up Midsummer Boulevard on the right is another Wetherspoons outlet called the 'Secklow Hundred', plus a 'Bar Med' and 'All Bar One'. These latter three pubs are about a ten minute walk away. Wayne Bowen a visiting Southend United fans adds; 'Alcohol was available to away fans, but a bit pricey at £3.20 for a bottle of Carlsberg and £3.20 for a can of Tetley. However, there were long queues at half time.'

[saints_is_the_south]

Been checking out the trains again today & devised the following route.

 

Depart Southampton Central 12.00 arrive Clapham Junction 13.12

Depart Clapham Junction 13.38 arrive Bletchley 14.55

 

Coming back...

Depart Bletchley 21.17 arrive Clapham Junction 22.34

Depart Clapham Junction 22.46 arrive Southampton Central 00.15

 

Soton to Clapham leg is £14.25 return + Clapham to Bletchley £8.90 = £23.15 return each total based on 4 travelling (1 person with a rail card).

[Andy_Porter]

you know you can do it a fair bit cheaper if you go with a groupsaver discount rather than using the one young persons rail card.

 

edit: Using the group saver comes to £79 for the 4 tickets.

Edited 4 January, 2010 by Andy_Porter

[saints_is_the_south]

you know you can do it a fair bit cheaper if you go with a groupsaver discount rather than using the one young persons rail card.

 

edit: Using the group saver comes to £79 for the 4 tickets.

 

Cheers, we'll do it that way then.

[Andy_Porter]

Cheers, we'll do it that way then.

 

No problem

[joffystevens]

have the tickets gone on sale yet?? spoke to a mate yesterday and he told me that MK Dons were delaying the release of the away allocation.

Also when you travel up there don't ask for any help to find the ground because they still direct you to the hockey stadium!!!!

[bungle]

Am going to try and find a pub in Bletchley, but doubt we will get there long before the game.

[JRM]

there are a few not far from the station, i've been in here before and it was ok, but wasn't on a match day

 

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/53/5319/Eight_Belles/Bletchley

[voteforpedro]

Travelling to this one from Birmingham. £6.60 return. Anyone know if away tickets are available from MK Dons on the day?

[Iowsaintsfan]

Anyone knowing how sales are going?

[saints_is_the_south]

Anyone knowing how sales are going?

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1931076,00.html

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

Anyone know what the parking is like around the stadium? Am thinkng of rushing straight to MK after work...

[stuey]

apparently parking is available in the adjacent asda. third hand info though. anyone know for sure?

[saintpat]

Asda is next to the stadium but I think they may have staff taking close interest on how long you are parked there without shopping. There are some industrial estates close by which apparently you can park in, I may have more info on this tomorrow.

[stuey]

just driven through and there are NO restriction signs in asda car park. also local friend says its always packed on match days

[hamster]

Some good advice on their OS:

 

http://www.mkdons.com/page/stadiummk/0,,10420,00.html

 

Even numbers for taxis at £9 fixed price from the station, that aint bad betwen 4 is it?

[hamster]

Just spoke to their ticket office and they will be selling tickets on the day from a seperate ticket booth for visiting supporters, it is situated where the north and east stand meet, off of Saxon Street. Cash only apparently!

[Torres]

I think I'm going skiiing at the Xscape before the game, so if you see someone wearing salopettes in the ground, say hi!

[lutz]

Can anyone tell me what time the coach arrives into mk(supporters coach)

 

Ta very much

[RonManager]

2400 sold

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1935491,00.html

[ericofarabia]

I think I'm going skiiing at the Xscape before the game, so if you see someone wearing salopettes in the ground, say hi!

 

On the piste pre match ... nothing new there then

[ianthesaint]

If anyone has a spare seat in a car from Southampton area please get in contact. Willing to pay petrol.

 

 

Iain_07@hotmail.co.uk

[hamster]

Sorry if this is a silly question.

 

I was planning on driving straight up the A34 past Oxford and cut across through Buckingham. Just confirming my route with Google and it came up with the M3, M25, M1 route as being the shorter and quicker route.

 

I am guessing that the M3 and M25 are going to be chocka making it the worst route by miles?

 

Thoughts appreciated?

[ericofarabia]

Sorry if this is a silly question.

 

I was planning on driving straight up the A34 past Oxford and cut across through Buckingham. Just confirming my route with Google and it came up with the M3, M25, M1 route as being the shorter and quicker route.

 

I am guessing that the M3 and M25 are going to be chocka making it the worst route by miles?

 

Thoughts appreciated?

 

HTH ..... http://www.metacafe.com/watch/773285/harry_enfield_television_programme_you_didnt_wanna/

 

You didn't wanna!!

Edited 18 January, 2010 by ericofarabia

[stuey]

avoid the motorways!

 

a34 then through Bicester and Buckingham and straight into MK

 

simples!

[Dog]

avoid the motorways!

 

a34 then through Bicester and Buckingham and straight into MK

 

simples!

 

That would be the best option by a mile.

[fanimal]

Whe you get to outskirts of MK on A421 take the B4034 to Bletchley, its quicker.

[RonManager]

Sorry if this is a silly question.

 

I was planning on driving straight up the A34 past Oxford and cut across through Buckingham. Just confirming my route with Google and it came up with the M3, M25, M1 route as being the shorter and quicker route.

 

I am guessing that the M3 and M25 are going to be chocka making it the worst route by miles?

 

Thoughts appreciated?

 

I was offered the M25 route from Taunton! I suppose they take the line that it's all motorway. I've studied the maps and will now come off the M4 at Swindon, head to Oxford and then, as you suggest, the most direct route is the A41/A421 via Buckingham to Bletchley/MK.

[bungle]

I was offered the M25 route from Taunton! I suppose they take the line that it's all motorway. I've studied the maps and will now come off the M4 at Swindon, head to Oxford and then, as you suggest, the most direct route is the A41/A421 via Buckingham to Bletchley/MK.

 

Have you used that road (Swindon - Oxford) before?

 

I am getting a lift on Wednesday and was going to go M4 to the A34, but spotted that road and wondered if it was any good? Seeing as you are planning to use it you must feel that it is the superior route. What time are you leaving Taunton?

[Danny R]

Annoyingly, there is another weather warning for heavy snow on Wednesday. Which may put the game at risk but will certainly affect any motorists.