saintrich Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 I was thinking of flying to Newcastle Friday morn and come back Sunday lunchtime, but the cheapest I can find is £198 per person (return). I'm sure I've seen people fly there for £70 odd before?
Sour Mash Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 I was thinking of flying to Newcastle Friday morn and come back Sunday lunchtime, but the cheapest I can find is £198 per person (return). I'm sure I've seen people fly there for £70 odd before? You don't want to do that, considering the game will be played Sunday afternoon.
saintrich Posted 11 December, 2012 Author Posted 11 December, 2012 Oh it clashes with Europa league? Cheers Right then Saturday - Monday drops to £171. Still pricey...
This Charming Man Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 FlyBe normally are quite pricey. Imagine you could do it for under half of that if you go from a London Airport or Bristol. But by the time you've messed around getting to the airport and all the hassle that entails going through them, it would probably be quicker to get the rattler.
Sour Mash Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 FlyBe normally are quite pricey. Imagine you could do it for under half of that if you go from a London Airport or Bristol. But by the time you've messed around getting to the airport and all the hassle that entails going through them, it would probably be quicker to get the rattler. BA from Heathrow were circa £100 the other day, as you say, may as well get the train once you've worked it all out.
View From The Top Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 I expect the Newcastle game to move as the round of 32 in the Europa Cup is on 21/02.
Lighthouse Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 Flying from Bristol with Easyjet is £50 return for that weekend.
saintrich Posted 11 December, 2012 Author Posted 11 December, 2012 Bristol looks a great shout. Seen train for £15 return to Bristol and flight is £48 from Bristol to Newcastle return. Times fit aswell... Assuming it would be a Sunday game.
stevegrant Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 Worth bearing in mind Bristol Airport is miles outside Bristol city centre and there's no mainline train station anywhere near it.
This Charming Man Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 Worth bearing in mind Bristol Airport is miles outside Bristol city centre and there's no mainline train station anywhere near it. You have to get a bus from Bristol Parkway, I believe.
saintrich Posted 11 December, 2012 Author Posted 11 December, 2012 Oh feck I selected Bristol parkway - assumed that was an airport station.
The Cat Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 I flew to Newcastle from Bristol last season for the Boro game. Parked on the street in a village 10 minute walk away. Was all very easy.
Lighthouse Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 The Flyer shuttle bus goes from Temple Meads to the Airport for about £10 return. Takes 20 minutes or so. http://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk
JackanorySFC Posted 11 December, 2012 Posted 11 December, 2012 When I was about 22 and wet behind the ears, I flew to a stag do in Newcastle via Stansted as I didn't drive and it was cheap. What a moron. The only good thing was the stag's best man was head of security for Babyshambles and Pete Docherty was there with us. Nutter, proper entertainment and knew/ knows his football from what I remember.
Huffton Posted 19 December, 2012 Posted 19 December, 2012 Worth bearing in mind Bristol Airport is miles outside Bristol city centre and there's no mainline train station anywhere near it. And is a complete b'stard to get to by road from here.
Lighthouse Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 And is a complete b'stard to get to by road from here. From anywhere. It's got to be the worst accessible international airport in Britain. Nothing but single lane roads leading up to it, you're always stuck behind some plank plodding along at 35mph (it's a 60 limit).
JRM Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 europa league draw today so we'll find out who Newcastle are playing Thursday before our game. hopefully somewhere in Russia
Sour Mash Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 They'll be away to Kharkiv, couldn't really ask for better than that!
Dan Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 They'll be away to Kharkiv, couldn't really ask for better than that! That is 100% our game on the Sunday then do we think? Think il book my trains.
This Charming Man Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 They'll be away to Kharkiv, couldn't really ask for better than that! You could... Rubin Kazan.
View From The Top Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 That is 100% our game on the Sunday then do we think? Think il book my trains. It'll be the Sunday.
oldsarum Posted 20 December, 2012 Posted 20 December, 2012 That is 100% our game on the Sunday then do we think? Think il book my trains. It definately will not be Saturday due to them playing Thursday Sky have already chosen Sunday lunchtike and Monday night game http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12942,00.html So will have to be sunday Only thing to be decided is KO time as far as I can see most likeley 3PM I would think
Orange Posted 21 December, 2012 Posted 21 December, 2012 Anyone found cheap train fares? Can't myself.
oldsarum Posted 21 December, 2012 Posted 21 December, 2012 Not exactly cheap but a good offer is available for 2 nights in Hotel in Newcastle and train from London from £99 if 2 sharing room http://www.superbreak.com/search/rail/30449/1072/7728/22-02-2013/2-nights/1-rooms/2-adults%2c0-children/sortby-PriceAscending/page-1-b1cb6b2a1b504c1ba7adbda5b5172e53
This Charming Man Posted 21 December, 2012 Posted 21 December, 2012 No cheap trains up on the Saturday it would seem.
Griffo Posted 21 December, 2012 Posted 21 December, 2012 9am coach from London Victoria on Saturday with Megabus - 8 quid. 11.45pm back from Newcastle Sunday night with National Express - 10 quid. Being half p*ssed will make the journeys go much quicker.
melmacian_saint Posted 24 December, 2012 Posted 24 December, 2012 Just shows how Flybe have SOU trapped in time and progress. All they're achieving with their monopoly position and pricing of flights is that when it finally backfires and the South Hampshire folk decide to go to London/Bournemouth/Bristol as most of them already do for their travelling, BAA won't have too much mercy at a sleepy, horrifically loss-making airport.
ludgershallsaint Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 It's the Carling Cup final on 24 Feb. Any chance of that affecting the KO time; i.e. lunchtime rather than 3pm?
stevegrant Posted 2 January, 2013 Posted 2 January, 2013 It's the Carling Cup final on 24 Feb. Any chance of that affecting the KO time; i.e. lunchtime rather than 3pm? Could do, but no guarantee. I'm sure there have been league games played at the same time as the league cup final in previous years, especially when it follows a European midweek.
Colbury Posted 3 January, 2013 Posted 3 January, 2013 Why hasn't this been moved yet when it seems a formality that it will be? I want to get on and book a hotel for say and sun night to get a decent rate... I am guessing this is a safe bet to get on and do?
stevegrant Posted 4 January, 2013 Posted 4 January, 2013 Why hasn't this been moved yet when it seems a formality that it will be? I want to get on and book a hotel for say and sun night to get a decent rate... I am guessing this is a safe bet to get on and do? I've booked the Saturday night with return trains. Lastminute.com were doing a relatively decent deal on the Jurys Inn a week or so ago.
The9 Posted 4 January, 2013 Posted 4 January, 2013 Could do, but no guarantee. I'm sure there have been league games played at the same time as the league cup final in previous years, especially when it follows a European midweek. There have, last season there was a Prem match (Stoke v Swansea) being played at the same time as the League Cup Final.
Colbury Posted 6 January, 2013 Posted 6 January, 2013 I've booked the Saturday night with return trains. Lastminute.com were doing a relatively decent deal on the Jurys Inn a week or so ago. I'm booked in a hotel sat and sun night. Wish I hadn't delayed now as the total price went up £60 overnight for the 3 rooms I booked!
LGTL Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 Very pleased with the KO time. We're staying up the Saturday night so at least 1.30pm allows us to be home at a reasonable hour for work the next morning.
'dover Saint Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 KO time is just right. Is there ANY chance I won't get 2 tickets on a ST having not gone to any away matches this season? Surely I am talking crazy, right! Don't wanna lose £150 on a hotel! but Surely it will make general sale even...
JRM Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 had a look on Newcastle's website and noticed it is only £20 for Reading fans in a couple of weeks , 1600 allocation and doesn't appear to be special one off price, so hopefully the same for us. if saints away coaches do a deal £30 or under I might just be tempted to head up there for this one.
Globetrotter Posted 8 January, 2013 Posted 8 January, 2013 If anyone living further up north was considering getting a train up on the Sunday morning then it's worth noting that there's the dreaded bus replacement between Darlo and Newcastle - I'm sticking to the car accordingly... http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/currentAndFuture.html?nojs=true&action=true&txtTravelDate=24%2F02%2F2013&toc= (4th from the bottom) So no definitive reason in the end as to why they waited until now to confirm the date change? Very odd.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 January, 2013 Posted 12 January, 2013 Game confirmed as Sunday at 1.30pm When will tickets go on sale for this one? Im going
saints-cris Posted 14 January, 2013 Posted 14 January, 2013 This has to reach general sale right? Going for a weekend here.
Dan Posted 14 January, 2013 Posted 14 January, 2013 If anyone living further up north was considering getting a train up on the Sunday morning then it's worth noting that there's the dreaded bus replacement between Darlo and Newcastle - I'm sticking to the car accordingly... http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/currentAndFuture.html?nojs=true&action=true&txtTravelDate=24%2F02%2F2013&toc= (4th from the bottom) So no definitive reason in the end as to why they waited until now to confirm the date change? Very odd. Booked from Sheffield and unfortunately will be on one of those buses! Wold have been much easier if the game was just at 15:00.
Orange Posted 14 January, 2013 Posted 14 January, 2013 This has to reach general sale right? Going for a weekend here. Course it will!
Forester Posted 14 January, 2013 Posted 14 January, 2013 Can't work out what they are saying re engineering work. Booked on 845am from King's Cross and National Rail Enquiries says hourly train from York on divert. It still doesn't say there is any issue with my train (albeit its a slightly longer journey than the others later in teh day) so should I be worried?
saints-cris Posted 16 January, 2013 Posted 16 January, 2013 Course it will! Thought it would, just making sure. Can't wait to tick this ground off.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 January, 2013 Posted 17 January, 2013 Course it will! Everyone said same about Loverpool away!!
AK Posted 28 January, 2013 Posted 28 January, 2013 Tickets on sale next week: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/newcastle-tickets-on-sale-next-week-623935.aspx Firstly to 5 away ST's then 3 Away ST then Just ST's, then general release. Ive got a ST been to three away games (Man City ,Arsenal and Villa) but only two qualify as I was on a corparate do at Villa, as I've already booked my flights I would be keen to know what chance anyone thinks I have of getting a ticket.
melmacian_saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Posted 30 January, 2013 Tickets on sale next week: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/newcastle-tickets-on-sale-next-week-623935.aspx Firstly to 5 away ST's then 3 Away ST then Just ST's, then general release. Ive got a ST been to three away games (Man City ,Arsenal and Villa) but only two qualify as I was on a corparate do at Villa, as I've already booked my flights I would be keen to know what chance anyone thinks I have of getting a ticket. Any ST holder will be able to get a ticket IMO!
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Posted 30 January, 2013 I need these to go to general sale or will need to sit in home end
Berkshire Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Posted 30 January, 2013 Surely it will go to General Sale? We've probably been allocated 1800 or so and I can't see us selling that.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2013 Posted 30 January, 2013 Surely it will go to General Sale? We've probably been allocated 1800 or so and I can't see us selling that. not sure - Newcastle is a good town for a nights lash. Didnt think Liverpool would sell out but it did (before general sale)
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