Justin C Posted 7 February, 2012 Posted 7 February, 2012 Thinking about going by coach from St Mary's. I have not used it before. Are they ok? Do they get there pretty early or cut it fine. There are 2 of us going and we are trying to find the most economic way of getting there.
Orange Posted 7 February, 2012 Posted 7 February, 2012 Thinking about going by coach from St Mary's. I have not used it before. Are they ok? Do they get there pretty early or cut it fine. There are 2 of us going and we are trying to find the most economic way of getting there. They're very broing, and don't allow drinking, with a fair few odd balls on board. But they get there in plenty of time and are comfortable etc. My train return is 18 odd quid, only 2 quid more than the coach..
This Charming Man Posted 7 February, 2012 Author Posted 7 February, 2012 Just checked and it is sold out.
This Charming Man Posted 7 February, 2012 Author Posted 7 February, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2602799,00.html
PinkScarf Posted 7 February, 2012 Posted 7 February, 2012 Are the Saints Fans meeting up a Pub or a couple of pubs for the West Ham Game ??
PinkScarf Posted 8 February, 2012 Posted 8 February, 2012 Are the Saints Fans meeting up a Pub or a couple of pubs for the West Ham Game ?? Found some info : Probably the best option for away fans is the Wetherspoon outlet called MILLERS WELL which is opposite East Ham Town Hall. It is though about a twenty minute walk away along Barking Road (although it may be an idea to travel to East Ham tube station before the game, go to the pub and then walk to the stadium). Another good option is the DENMARK ARMS also on the Barking Road near the East Ham Town Hall; this is a large pub which shows all live football games'. Away fans may also be able to drink in the DUKE OF EDINBURGH near to Upton Park Tube Station. Turn left out of the tube station and walk to the mini roundabout and it's on your right. There are also a few pie 'n' mash shops nearby (a traditional East End favourite). Turn right out of the tube station and just opposite is 'Duncans Pie n Mash'. Don't be put off by the queue, because they don't hang about and serve you very quickly'. Peter Bennett a visiting Newcastle fan adds; 'We had a drink in safety in the QUEENS on Green Street'. This pub is also near to Upton Park Underground Station (as you come out of the station turn right and the pub is down on the right). Most of the other pubs around the ground are very partisan, and are for home supporters only. The Boleyn Pub on the corner near to the ground, plus the Greengate, Wine Bar and Village pubs all on Barking Road should all be given a wide berth by away fans.
This Charming Man Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Posted 9 February, 2012 2 west ham spare text me 07584484178 He's a Manc tout. Ban him.
Justin C Posted 9 February, 2012 Posted 9 February, 2012 I'm going by train. Waterloo the tube to Upton Park. It's about £35. Anyone found any better options.
Sour Mash Posted 9 February, 2012 Posted 9 February, 2012 I'm going by train. Waterloo the tube to Upton Park. It's about £35. Anyone found any better options. Is that with a Network Card? Or use the 4 for 2 deal?
Justin C Posted 9 February, 2012 Posted 9 February, 2012 That's without a rail card. I think that is the normal price. There is only 2 of going so no 4 for 2 offer.
Sour Mash Posted 9 February, 2012 Posted 9 February, 2012 That's without a rail card. I think that is the normal price. There is only 2 of going so no 4 for 2 offer. Worth getting yourself a railcard if you do more than a couple of trips on trains in the south east each year.
PinkScarf Posted 10 February, 2012 Posted 10 February, 2012 Found some info : Probably the best option for away fans is the Wetherspoon outlet called MILLERS WELL which is opposite East Ham Town Hall. It is though about a twenty minute walk away along Barking Road (although it may be an idea to travel to East Ham tube station before the game, go to the pub and then walk to the stadium). Another good option is the DENMARK ARMS also on the Barking Road near the East Ham Town Hall; this is a large pub which shows all live football games'. Away fans may also be able to drink in the DUKE OF EDINBURGH near to Upton Park Tube Station. Turn left out of the tube station and walk to the mini roundabout and it's on your right. There are also a few pie 'n' mash shops nearby (a traditional East End favourite). Turn right out of the tube station and just opposite is 'Duncans Pie n Mash'. Don't be put off by the queue, because they don't hang about and serve you very quickly'. Peter Bennett a visiting Newcastle fan adds; 'We had a drink in safety in the QUEENS on Green Street'. This pub is also near to Upton Park Underground Station (as you come out of the station turn right and the pub is down on the right). Most of the other pubs around the ground are very partisan, and are for home supporters only. The Boleyn Pub on the corner near to the ground, plus the Greengate, Wine Bar and Village pubs all on Barking Road should all be given a wide berth by away fans. Not Sure the best Travel arrangements .... Just going to the Away Supporter:os Bar in the Ground for West Ham Away !!
Hemel Saint Posted 10 February, 2012 Posted 10 February, 2012 [h=3]From WHU.... Under 4,500 left for Saints showdown[/h] http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120209/under-4500-left-for-saints-showdown_2236884_2601994 looks like it could be heading for a sell out. Have WHU sold out yet this season?
MINIBARCELONASAINT Posted 10 February, 2012 Posted 10 February, 2012 Get the Greyhound and then the tube. I am and it is costing me under £25.
saints_is_the_south Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 Getting up to London about 3ish, going to head over Trafalgar Square way first some cracking little boozers round that way and then onto the Millers Well. Sounds like getting away after the game is going to be a nightmare, thinking about trying to grab a cab to West Ham tube station and then getting the Jubilee straight back to Waterloo from there. Two trains at 22.35 and 22.39 so it would be nice to get on one of those back especially with work the next day!
Nexstar Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 After the game my train leaves London Bridge at 22:50, Upton Park to there on the tube is about 20-25 minutes. Anybody how long the wait usually is after the game? Cheers.
RonManager Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 (edited) After the game my train leaves London Bridge at 22:50, Upton Park to there on the tube is about 20-25 minutes. Anybody how long the wait usually is after the game? Cheers. I went to their 1st game against Cardiff back in August, the day after we beat Leeds. It took about 10 minutes to get from the ground to the station and then a further 30 minutes from joining the end of the queue to departure from the station. The queue is organised down a side street by stewards/OB. What I don't know is whether we will be kept back. I don't recall seeing any Cardiff fans queuing. I've booked a hotel down at Canary Wharf to save the hassle. Edited 12 February, 2012 by RonManager
Nexstar Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 I went to their 1st game against Cardiff back in August, the day after we beat Leeds. It took about 10 minutes to get from the ground to the station and then a further 30 minutes from joining the end of the queue to departure from the station. The queue is organised down a side street by stewards/OB. What I don't know is whether we will be kept back. I don't recall seeing any Cardiff fans queuing. I've booked a hotel down at Canary Wharf to save the hassle. Ok cheers for the info
saints_is_the_south Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 For anybody else that doesn't fancy the wait after the game, you can check quotes for a cab here: http://www.anycabs.co.uk. £20 between 4 of us back to Waterloo.
MINIBARCELONASAINT Posted 12 February, 2012 Posted 12 February, 2012 For anybody else that doesn't fancy the wait after the game, you can check quotes for a cab here: http://www.anycabs.co.uk. £20 between 4 of us back to Waterloo. By this do you mean £20 each of £20 in total?
Justin C Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 Is anyone driving up? We might as train works out a bit steep. Anyone know where to park or any other general tips. Thanks
This Charming Man Posted 13 February, 2012 Author Posted 13 February, 2012 Is anyone driving up? We might as train works out a bit steep. Anyone know where to park or any other general tips. Thanks How many of you going? There are deals 4 for 2 or 3 for 2, where you travel half price if there is 4 of you or a 1/3 off if there are 3 of you.
Justin C Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 Sods law just 2 of us! Meeting a third there.
SaintMilesie Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 Are the Saints Fans meeting up a Pub or a couple of pubs for the West Ham Game ?? There is a good spoons on Liverpool Street Station called the Hamilton Hall, 8 of us heading there, only 5 stops to upton park on the tube.
surrey1saint Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 Is anyone driving up? We might as train works out a bit steep. Anyone know where to park or any other general tips. Thanks http://www.footballgroundguide.com/west_ham_united/#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&%20Where%20To%20Park
Sour Mash Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 For anybody else that doesn't fancy the wait after the game, you can check quotes for a cab here: http://www.anycabs.co.uk. £20 between 4 of us back to Waterloo. That's a good price, as its a fair old trek, but I'd recommend actually calling a few local mini-cab firms and booking one in advance, as I don't trust those websites and that sounds a bit too cheap to me. Might not even be all that much quicker than the tube thinking about it.
saints_is_the_south Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 That's a good price, as its a fair old trek, but I'd recommend actually calling a few local mini-cab firms and booking one in advance, as I don't trust those websites and that sounds a bit too cheap to me. Might not even be all that much quicker than the tube thinking about it. Booked it up, going to give em a calll tomorrow to double check that they'll definitely be there. And to minibarcelonasaint, it's £20 total price so a fiver each.
Sour Mash Posted 13 February, 2012 Posted 13 February, 2012 Booked it up, going to give em a calll tomorrow to double check that they'll definitely be there. And to minibarcelonasaint, it's £20 total price so a fiver each. Fair play, good price that.
londonsaint1604 Posted 14 February, 2012 Posted 14 February, 2012 No harm in trying... anyone got a spare ticket?
Joe Kirkup Posted 14 February, 2012 Posted 14 February, 2012 Going up on my own - where will eveyone be drinking?
southamptonbairn Posted 15 February, 2012 Posted 15 February, 2012 Did anyone have a wait at Upton park tube station. We jogged round to East Ham, no queues got a seat no problem and awaited the mobs piling on at Upton Park. Hardly anyone got on, there were seats to spare. I'm curious to see if we missed the rush or the advice about the 50min-hour wait at Upton park was wrong.
Appy Posted 15 February, 2012 Posted 15 February, 2012 Did anyone have a wait at Upton park tube station. We jogged round to East Ham, no queues got a seat no problem and awaited the mobs piling on at Upton Park. Hardly anyone got on, there were seats to spare. I'm curious to see if we missed the rush or the advice about the 50min-hour wait at Upton park was wrong. We walked past Upton Park and the queue was crazy.
CFSFC Posted 16 February, 2012 Posted 16 February, 2012 Had a quick beer in the queens then jumped on no issue at all.
This Charming Man Posted 17 February, 2012 Author Posted 17 February, 2012 We walked up to Plaistow, had a beer there and jumped on the tube from there. Train was deserted by then.
Sour Mash Posted 17 February, 2012 Posted 17 February, 2012 We walked up to Plaistow, had a beer there and jumped on the tube from there. Train was deserted by then. Always keep the faith!
This Charming Man Posted 17 February, 2012 Author Posted 17 February, 2012 Always keep the faith! Google Map w*nker.
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