JPT Final - 28/03/10 - Travel Arrangements

[Sour Mash]

What time do the tubes stop running on a Saturday and Sunday night?

 

And how much would a taxi be from central london to Wembley in the early hours of Saturday night?

 

The tubes stop running bit gone 00.30 on a Saturday night and 20/30 mins earlier on a sunday night, but obviously you don't want to cut it too fine.

 

If you were to hail a black cab in the early hours of the morning to take you from central london to Wembley I reckon you'd be looking at not far off £40/50. If you were to pre-book a mini cab or were able to haggle with one of the illegal mini cabs, you could probably halve that amount.

 

Night bus back from central london to wembley run all night and are free if you have a travel card from the previous day, would take a bit under an hour and are obviously not everyone's cup of tea.

[dune]

The tubes stop running bit gone 00.30 on a Saturday night and 20/30 mins earlier on a sunday night, but obviously you don't want to cut it too fine.

 

If you were to hail a black cab in the early hours of the morning to take you from central london to Wembley I reckon you'd be looking at not far off £40/50. If you were to pre-book a mini cab or were able to haggle with one of the illegal mini cabs, you could probably halve that amount.

 

Night bus back from central london to wembley run all night and are free if you have a travel card from the previous day, would take a bit under an hour and are obviously not everyone's cup of tea.

 

The night bus would be fine, but the problem lies in being utterly wasted and the logistical problems of a) finding the bus stop and b) getting on the right bus. Cheers for the info though i'll do a google and see if i can get some bus numbers and bust stop numbers and locations.

 

Mmmm, the bus route looks easy-ish if sober, but it wouldn't go to plan i'm sure of that. Sod it it's only money, it's gotta be a cab.

Edited 8 March, 2010 by dune
Done some research....

[marc_saint]

im going with Angela

 

A friend of mine works for Angela Coaches.

 

She said they still have places left and they are releasing more coaches as they get booked.

 

Details are.......

 

Cost £25

 

Pick ups from Lowford at 7.50, Bitterne 8.05, Southampton Cenotaph 8.25 and Eastleigh 8.45.

 

02380 404536

[Sour Mash]

What time do the tubes stop running on a Saturday and Sunday night?

 

And how much would a taxi be from central london to Wembley in the early hours of Saturday night?

 

The night bus would be fine, but the problem lies in being utterly wasted and the logistical problems of a) finding the bus stop and b) getting on the right bus. Cheers for the info though i'll do a google and see if i can get some bus numbers and bust stop numbers and locations.

 

Mmmm, the bus route looks easy-ish if sober, but it wouldn't go to plan i'm sure of that. Sod it it's only money, it's gotta be a cab.

 

The N18 goes from the West End (starts at Trafalgar Square and goes through Oxford Circus) and goes to Wembley. Takes a while and goes through a few moody areas, but I've never had a problem on a night bus, as most "normal" people use them due to the cost of taxis.

[Saint_Jonny]

I just bought 4 tickets for the club coaches. Ive never used the coach for an away game before, usually make my own way there but wanted to have a stress free day. Do they send you a physical ticket or what? Not sure what the arrangement is there...

[dune]

The N18 goes from the West End (starts at Trafalgar Square and goes through Oxford Circus) and goes to Wembley. Takes a while and goes through a few moody areas, but I've never had a problem on a night bus, as most "normal" people use them due to the cost of taxis.

 

I've just done a search on the Transport for London journey planner and like you say the N18 leaves Trafalgar square and takes 1 hour to reach Cecil Avenue/Copeland school. It then says you need to change onto another bus BUT the time on this other bus is 5 minutes so presumably Cecil Avenue/Copeland school are in the vicinity of Wembley and an easy walk to the hotel (which is next to the stadium)? If it just requires 1 bus it seems a good option.

[Trumush]

I just bought 4 tickets for the club coaches. Ive never used the coach for an away game before, usually make my own way there but wanted to have a stress free day. Do they send you a physical ticket or what? Not sure what the arrangement is there...

 

Did they mention how many coaches they have managed to fill up ?

 

Just curious.

[Sour Mash]

I've just done a search on the Transport for London journey planner and like you say the N18 leaves Trafalgar square and takes 1 hour to reach Cecil Avenue/Copeland school. It then says you need to change onto another bus BUT the time on this other bus is 5 minutes so presumably Cecil Avenue/Copeland school are in the vicinity of Wembley and an easy walk to the hotel (which is next to the stadium)? If it just requires 1 bus it seems a good option.

 

Most N18s should go to Harrow anyway, but yeah Cecil Avenue is just after Wembley, so you'd be fine anyway. It is a hassle, but it's a free journey!

[Saint_Jonny]

Did they mention how many coaches they have managed to fill up ?

 

Just curious.

 

bought it online mate so didnt speak to anyone

[Miffy]

21 of us booked onto the 6.55am from waterloo. Return ticket including travelcard £68 if you buy blocks of 4 adults. £17 each.... bargain!

 

Also got tickets for Silverspoons, despite some of the adverse comments on here. Planning a bit of a session before and after, without the worries about where to get a drink. The Green Man sounds like its going to be seriously busy.

 

All sorted now. Bring it on!!!!

:drinkers:

\\:D/

[saint_neilo]

Just spoken to London Underground all tube lines will be open for Sunday 28th March happy days.

[Block 5]

I just bought 4 tickets for the club coaches. Ive never used the coach for an away game before, usually make my own way there but wanted to have a stress free day.

 

I hope you're under 5'4" tall.

[Saint_Jonny]

I hope you're under 5'4" tall.

 

No im not, care to answer my question though??

[maysie]

Does anyone know how to get hold of anybody organising the coach from Weymouth to Wembley for the final?

[Saint_clark]

Does anyone know how to get hold of anybody organising the coach from Weymouth to Wembley for the final?

 

There isn't one mate. Everybody who used to go on the Weymouth Saints coach is using the train.

[The Majestic Channon]

There isn't one mate. Everybody who used to go on the Weymouth Saints coach is using the train.

Does gordon from dorchester road still go? he works on the granby.

[Saint_clark]

Does gordon from dorchester road still go? he works on the granby.

 

Never see him on the train tbh. There are still about 12-13 of us who used to use Weymouth Saints that go up week in, week out. Much more enjoyable on the train now though rather than having to worry about where you're being picked up from etc.

Don't know if you remember Owen? He's still going to every game at 79 years old.

[The Majestic Channon]

Never see him on the train tbh. There are still about 12-13 of us who used to use Weymouth Saints that go up week in, week out. Much more enjoyable on the train now though rather than having to worry about where you're being picked up from etc.

Don't know if you remember Owen? He's still going to every game at 79 years old.

Only know gordon and his son who used to go home and away all the time, though there was always a fair few weymouth on the train when i used to get on in bmth.

[diggers]

As an update; Tickets are selling well for Silverspoons. MC booked and ready to create a real pre match part atmosphere.

visit http://www.coyr.co.uk to buy your ticket. Saints Rock Wembley at Silverspoons, before and after the game.

[Mr saint]

Does anyone know how to get hold of anybody organising the coach from Weymouth to Wembley for the final?

 

Looked for coaches with National Express and a few other companies and couldn't see any at all.

 

Bought my train tickets today. A return (well 2 singles) from Weymouth-Waterloo-Paddington cost me ~£18. Leaving Saturday afternoon and returning Monday morning, and staying with a mate who lives near Paddington.

 

2 single tickets bought in advance though was much much cheaper if you decide to go by train! (less than half the price of a return!). You'll have to put up with bus replacements between Weymouth and Wool though on the saturday if you do decide to go by train.

[dune]

Just bought two one day travel cards for the 27th and 28th online which they post to you. It costs £2 to use this service so 2 x £6.30 (zones 1-4 OFFPEAK) + £2, but it's one less thing to have to do on the day. Just remember you only need OFFPEAK travel cards on Saturdays and Sundays and after something like 9.30 on weekdays.

 

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/1067.aspx

Edited 10 March, 2010 by dune

[gogo_saint]

Getting the national express from Cardiff. Anyone else going from the 'diff?

[simonsays]

Any one know of a coach going from Andover?

[Weymouthsaint]

Does anyone know how to get hold of anybody organising the coach from Weymouth to Wembley for the final?

 

im interested in anything being arranged for 4 seats

[Alan56]

Bedford to West Hampstead then Jubilee line to Wembley.Even get a lie in as leave about 09:30!! Oh the joys of bing an exiled Saint....for once!!

 

Anyone driving up.go round the M25 north and drop down the M1 park at the

[Alan56]

Bedford to West Hampstead then Jubilee line to Wembley.Even get a lie in as leave about 09:30!! Oh the joys of bing an exiled Saint....for once!!

 

Anyone driving up.go round the M25 north and drop down the M1 park at the

 

Meant to add drop down to Stanmore and take the tube form there. Much easier!!

[Jimmy Gabriel's Halo]

Anyone going by train from the Sussex coast/mid Sussex area and into Victoria and up for a sherbet before or after in/around Victoria/West End ?

[Rory]

Train it is.

 

Also, I don't know why I'm getting irritated by this, but it's called The Silver Spoon, NOT Silverspoons.

 

HTH.

[The Majestic Channon]

Who would really be mug enough to spend a tenner getting in a pub that will be so packed it might take 15 minutes to get a beer in? Don't do it people, it's london ffs pubs everywhere! we might get off 2 or 3 stops before wembley park and have a beer .

[Miffy]

Who would really be mug enough to spend a tenner getting in a pub that will be so packed it might take 15 minutes to get a beer in? Don't do it people, it's london ffs pubs everywhere! we might get off 2 or 3 stops before wembley park and have a beer .

 

Me.

 

If you don't want to buy the tickets then don't. Why do you feel the need to criticise those that do?

[bowers-sfc]

I just bought 4 tickets for the club coaches. Ive never used the coach for an away game before, usually make my own way there but wanted to have a stress free day. Do they send you a physical ticket or what? Not sure what the arrangement is there...

 

your get a home game style ticket with coach number, seat number etc.

[Rory]

Is everyone wearing colours? I usually don't wear football apparel to games because it's tacky but I don't want to look like a mug if I'm the only one not wearing a Saints shirt.

[StuRomseySaint]

Is everyone wearing colours? I usually don't wear football apparel to games because it's tacky but I don't want to look like a mug if I'm the only one not wearing a Saints shirt.

 

No, nobody is wearing colours.

 

That is all.

[St.JonB]

Anyone else catching the train from Fratton? Actually getting the train from dirty Havant due to the fact I'm going with a mate from Emsworth. Standing on the station in colours should be interesting. There must be other people from the wrong side of Fareham getting the train that leaves from Skatesmouth?

[Norm]

If you are going by car and looking for somewhere to park, try http://www.parkatmyhouse.com. I'm booked in and have a 12 minute walk to stadium.

 

Just a suggestion, may help someone.

[Andy_Porter]

Is everyone wearing colours? I usually don't wear football apparel to games because it's tacky but I don't want to look like a mug if I'm the only one not wearing a Saints shirt.

 

I won't be wearing colours, I doubt Bellows or his old man will be either. Probably just that **** muncher Tim who will be wearing his shirt, maybe Steve as well.

[Block 5]

No im not, care to answer my question though??

 

If you're over 6 foot tall then be prepared to feel a bit cramped for a couple of hours.

 

Your best bet is to get bladdered before you get on so that you don't care about the discomfort.

 

HTH.

[superstevesaints]

Hi guys, I've booked for 4 of us to get to London Victoria with Greyhound Coaches, anyone know the best route to get from London Victoria to Wembley?

[The Majestic Channon]

Hi guys, I've booked for 4 of us to get to London Victoria with Greyhound Coaches, anyone know the best route to get from London Victoria to Wembley?

It's one stop on the victoria line to green park, then pick up the jubilee line to wembley park.

[Jesus Reigned]

Just booked 4 tickets for the train, leave Central 6.55am, arrive Waterloo 9.08.

 

Leave Waterloo 18.35, arrive Central 20.34.

 

£15.40 each with a Gold Card; result!!

 

[whiteleySaint30]

Just booked 4 tickets for the train, leave Central 6.55am, arrive Waterloo 9.08.

 

Leave Waterloo 18.35, arrive Central 20.34.

 

£15.40 each with a Gold Card; result!!

 

 

What train co? didnt think you get tube tickets until 7 days before travel?

[Jonnyboy]

A friend of mine works for Angela Coaches.

 

She said they still have places left and they are releasing more coaches as they get booked.

 

Details are.......

 

Cost £25

 

Pick ups from Lowford at 7.50, Bitterne 8.05, Southampton Cenotaph 8.25 and Eastleigh 8.45.

 

02380 404536

 

is the bitterne pick up at the precinct?

[Jonnyboy]

Just booked 4 tickets for the train, leave Central 6.55am, arrive Waterloo 9.08.

 

Leave Waterloo 18.35, arrive Central 20.34.

 

£15.40 each with a Gold Card; result!!

 

 

whats a gold card?

[Jesus Reigned]

It's with South West trains; doesn't include a travelcard to use for the tube, but we can buy these on the day for £6.30 each.

 

A Gold Card is a yearly train season ticket; I use it for work to get to Whiteley every day.

 

I think you can probably get the same discount with a "standard" railcard.

 

Basically I bought 4 tickets for the price of 2 as a group discount.

[Jesus Reigned]

Just checked and it's £61.60 for 4 tickets even without the Gold Card/Rail Card.

[whiteleySaint30]

It's with South West trains; doesn't include a travelcard to use for the tube, but we can buy these on the day for £6.30 each.

 

A Gold Card is a yearly train season ticket; I use it for work to get to Whiteley every day.

 

I think you can probably get the same discount with a "standard" railcard.

 

Basically I bought 4 tickets for the price of 2 as a group discount.

 

I think another name for this is the 'groupsave4' railcard.

[Jonnyboy]

Just checked and it's £61.60 for 4 tickets even without the Gold Card/Rail Card.

 

for just 1 , ie me, its 31 quid though :-(

[Jesus Reigned]

for just 1 , ie me, its 31 quid though :-(

 

If you can get anyone else to go with you you'll save quite a bit; must be a few on here who are prepared to join your "group"?!

[Hemel Saint]

Who would really be mug enough to spend a tenner getting in a pub that will be so packed it might take 15 minutes to get a beer in? Don't do it people, it's london ffs pubs everywhere! we might get off 2 or 3 stops before wembley park and have a beer .

 

For me. I want a beer at 9.00am.

Remember its a Sunday, so not all pubs will be open 9.00am.

But Silverspoons (Silver Spoons, The Silver Spoons whatever its called) will be serving me beer from 9.am.

note it has a number of bars and plenty of bar staff, so it will be far easier to get served, than the Green Man or The Torch.

 

I also normally drink away from grounds before a match, but as its Wembley, so what!

Its next to the Stadium, its open at 9.00, and there will be one huge party in there. Its a special day, I am just going to enjoy myself with loads of other Red N Whites

 

If you dont like it, thats your beef, but don't put others off!.... good luck in searching for a 9.am boozer. maybe a Wetherspoons (Wether Spoons, The Wetherspoons or whatever its called!).

 

whatever you do have a brilliant day.

[StuRomseySaint]

For me. I want a beer at 9.00am.

Remember its a Sunday, so not all pubs will be open 9.00am.

But Silverspoons (Silver Spoons, The Silver Spoons whatever its called) will be serving me beer from 9.am.

note it has a number of bars and plenty of bar staff, so it will be far easier to get served, than the Green Man or The Torch.

 

I also normally drink away from grounds before a match, but as its Wembley, so what!

Its next to the Stadium, its open at 9.00, and there will be one huge party in there. Its a special day, I am just going to enjoy myself with loads of other Red N Whites

 

If you dont like it, thats your beef, but don't put others off!.... good luck in searching for a 9.am boozer. maybe a Wetherspoons (Wether Spoons, The Wetherspoons or whatever its called!).

 

whatever you do have a brilliant day.

 

Have you seen the size of the grounds in the Green Man? It's massive... there will be bars all over the show and BBQ on the go.

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Green+Man+Pub+and+Hotel,+Dagmar+Avenue,+Wembley,+Middlesex+HA9,+United+Kingdom&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.808514,60.029297&ie=UTF8&hq=The+Green+Man+Pub+and+Hotel,&hnear=Dagmar+Ave,+Wembley,+HA9,+UK&ll=51.556969,-0.289807&spn=0,359.985344&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=51.556999,-0.289936&panoid=FhVd1SaUhSsQ5xgsGLChdw&cbp=12,29.42,,0,28.06