saints_is_the_south Posted 15 November, 2012 Posted 15 November, 2012 Train tickets have been available to buy on advance fare for a few weeks now, just got ours now. £39 direct from Southampton to Birmingham New Street. One of the away days I've been looking forward to most this season. Will be a big game too.
Saint Garrett Posted 16 November, 2012 Posted 16 November, 2012 Is it just me or does that seem quite expensive...?
Griffo Posted 16 November, 2012 Posted 16 November, 2012 From London Euston - 8 pound singles with a railcard.
saints_is_the_south Posted 16 November, 2012 Author Posted 16 November, 2012 It's either £39 direct from Southampton, or £32ish if you go via London. Rather pay the extra 7 quid to take out the hassle of going up to Waterloo and tubing it across London. Probably would have been slightly cheaper had I booked it a few weeks ago. Last season I think we paid for £35 direct to Coventry, but got them as soon as they went on sale.
red&white56 Posted 17 November, 2012 Posted 17 November, 2012 It's either £39 direct from Southampton, or £32ish if you go via London. Rather pay the extra 7 quid to take out the hassle of going up to Waterloo and tubing it across London. Probably would have been slightly cheaper had I booked it a few weeks ago. Last season I think we paid for £35 direct to Coventry, but got them as soon as they went on sale. I admire your planning! I'm not booking the train until I know I can get a ticket for the game, this may make it more expensive but that's my choice.
SaintMilesie Posted 4 December, 2012 Posted 4 December, 2012 From London Euston - 8 pound singles with a railcard. Can't you do a group save 4 from Euston ?
stevegrant Posted 4 December, 2012 Posted 4 December, 2012 Can't you do a group save 4 from Euston ? Only if you use London Midland, which is a stopping service and takes forever. Group Save tickets aren't valid on Virgin trains.
SaintMilesie Posted 4 December, 2012 Posted 4 December, 2012 Ok thanks, works out £31 total each from Soton for the two group saves, the shortest time on the Euston-Brum is 2 hours 15mins
Appy Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 27.70 return from Andover with a railcard. Not bad.
Bucks Saint Posted 12 December, 2012 Posted 12 December, 2012 Just been offered hospitality in the "Sky Lounge" with a couple of mates (one who supports Villa). Against my better judgement about attending hospitality for any match involving Saints (based on some prior experiences at Chelsea and Spurs), I have said yes. If we lose, I will be surrounded by Villa fans. If we win, I will be 100% gutted I am not in the away end. The food, beers and company had better be good....
This Charming Man Posted 13 December, 2012 Posted 13 December, 2012 I admire your planning! I'm not booking the train until I know I can get a ticket for the game, this may make it more expensive but that's my choice. You will get a ticket. Easily.
svetigpung Posted 13 December, 2012 Posted 13 December, 2012 Will be doing this one, hopefully. Tickets should be available? And at only £50 return for me...and thats from Gothenburg. Good ol' Mike O'Leary. The train from Stansted to Brum actually costs more than that.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 27 December, 2012 Posted 27 December, 2012 Wonderful internet system has screwed up again, 9.20am and cant buy tickets. Spoke to club and the IT department are working on a fix.............
This Charming Man Posted 27 December, 2012 Posted 27 December, 2012 Wonderful internet system has screwed up again, 9.20am and cant buy tickets. Spoke to club and the IT department are working on a fix............. You have to laugh. In this day and age, it's not exactly hard to implement a ticketing system that is reliable.
KK the 2nd Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 My account history only shows the Sheffield Wed cup match and then has this message below? Anyway I have a confirmation email re Villa tickets. TransID -1 01 Jan 1970 ErrorInput string was not in a correct format. £0.00
September Saint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 My account history only shows the Sheffield Wed cup match and then has this message below? Anyway I have a confirmation email re Villa tickets. TransID -1 01 Jan 1970 ErrorInput string was not in a correct format. £0.00 So does mine. If you phone the ticket office they can see your correct ticket history. it's no more expensive to buy from them.
Rut Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 Do Network Cards still exist? I always used to get a NW Card day return to Banbury (was furthest north station in NW Card region) and at the same time get a day return Banbury to Witton (station near Villa Park). The train ticket office could sell you both these tickets on the day of the game. You could then get any train there & back that you wanted - no having to make up stories to the guard about why you are on the wrong train (man, I've heard some belters before). Also no worries about the game getting moved to another date. Can you still do this?
Latvian Michael Owen Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 No alcohol served inside Villa Park by all accounts. Ridiculous! Where will everyone be drinking before the game?
Lord Duckhunter Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Has anyone received their tickets via post yet? I am expecting another major balls up from the wonderful ticket office
stevegrant Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Has anyone received their tickets via post yet? I am expecting another major balls up from the wonderful ticket office Not had mine yet, ordered on the first day of sales.
Colinjb Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Will this reach general sale? Next week I think. Was frustrated that I couldn't buy tickets at the TO before the Arsenal game. Thank heavens for a retired Dad who is happy to run a few errands!!
saints-cris Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Next week I think. They go on general sale on Monday, just hoping they're not sold out by then
Nexstar Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Mine arrived within a day of ordering, surprisingly.
Berkshire Saint Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Not had mine yet, ordered on the first day of sales. Ditto.
This Charming Man Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Ordered mine on the 2nd day of sale (over the phone as they'd wiped my order history) and they were on the doormat the following day.
rick1976.4.38 Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 ordered mine on the phone as online is boll***d,arrived the next day
Lord Duckhunter Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Seems like some have arrived pretty quick and some not yet, I have absolutely no faith in them coming, which is a ficking joke in this day and age.
KK the 2nd Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 Do Network Cards still exist? I always used to get a NW Card day return to Banbury (was furthest north station in NW Card region) and at the same time get a day return Banbury to Witton (station near Villa Park). The train ticket office could sell you both these tickets on the day of the game. You could then get any train there & back that you wanted - no having to make up stories to the guard about why you are on the wrong train (man, I've heard some belters before). Also no worries about the game getting moved to another date. Can you still do this? Yes they do and yes you can. Even without a Network card (which covers the SE region) it is still far cheaper to break the journey up ie Southampton Banbury return and Banbury Witton return. Also you use the group saver on the first part if travelling in a four. All the Basingstoke Brum trains stop at Banbury, I believe, so can't see a problem.
stevegrant Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 Yes they do and yes you can. Even without a Network card (which covers the SE region) it is still far cheaper to break the journey up ie Southampton Banbury return and Banbury Witton return. Also you use the group saver on the first part if travelling in a four. All the Basingstoke Brum trains stop at Banbury, I believe, so can't see a problem. If it's a Cross Country service (which I think all Basingstoke to Banbury trains are), Group Save tickets aren't accepted on them. You'd only be able to get Group Save tickets on a SWT service to Basingstoke and then change to the Cross Country, which would have come from Southampton anyway.
stevegrant Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 Oh, and my ticket arrived yesterday. 11 days after purchase. Shambles
KK the 2nd Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 If it's a Cross Country service (which I think all Basingstoke to Banbury trains are), Group Save tickets aren't accepted on them. You'd only be able to get Group Save tickets on a SWT service to Basingstoke and then change to the Cross Country, which would have come from Southampton anyway. Yep, you're right re Group saver, apologies. Still makes sense to break the tickets up though and the Network card does give a discount to Banbury.
SaintMilesie Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 You can buy 2 group saves if going via London Euston, one with SW and one with London Midland Trains works out £32 each
oldsarum Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 You can buy 2 group saves if going via London Euston, one with SW and one with London Midland Trains works out £32 each I'd be careful regards London Midland We used them for Stoke On way up train stopped at Rugby as no crew available beyond there so had to wait another hour for next train to Stoke On way back no toiliets so train had to stop at Litchfield and Milton Keynes for toilet stops I was cheap though £17 each of you were in group of 4
SaintMilesie Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 is that the norm with them then, thats a long way, what do they come round and ask who wants to use the toliet ?
oldsarum Posted 9 January, 2013 Posted 9 January, 2013 is that the norm with them then, thats a long way, what do they come round and ask who wants to use the toliet ? don't think it's normal Toilet / toilets on train were blocked so couldn't be used
Sparky_Mark Posted 9 January, 2013 Posted 9 January, 2013 anyone have any ideas for parking and pubs near Villa?
WHITEE1987 Posted 10 January, 2013 Posted 10 January, 2013 http://www.footballgroundguide.com/aston_villa/
bender Posted 10 January, 2013 Posted 10 January, 2013 I'm on the away supporter coach for the 1st time since 1990. Just found out its £10 to park at SMS FFS !!!
PinkScarf Posted 11 January, 2013 Posted 11 January, 2013 The girls have been reading the Echo site and think the Whitton Arms about 2 mins form the ground will be good for Southampton Supporters. Also mentioned was the Yew Tree and Barton Arms. Google the pubs near Aston Villa and get more precise information.
Stevie B Posted 11 January, 2013 Posted 11 January, 2013 On the off chance anyone wants to swap I have an under 18 ticket in the upper tier, would like to be in the lower preferably so if anyone fancies swapping please let me know. Cheers
Dan Posted 11 January, 2013 Posted 11 January, 2013 I'm on the away supporter coach for the 1st time since 1990. Just found out its £10 to park at SMS FFS !!! Get there early and park on Britannia road for free. To be fair it serves you right for going official, there are 2 independent groups that run coaches from practical locations, with free parking and are far cheaper than going official.
Joe Kirkup Posted 11 January, 2013 Posted 11 January, 2013 Getting the 9.40 from Reading, maybe see some of you on the train?
Colinjb Posted 11 January, 2013 Posted 11 January, 2013 See you all in the Witton Arms. Will be taking the train from Coventry to Birmingham New Street then onto Witton station from there. (Only £5.60 for a day return!)
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