hogso Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) I'll kick this off talking specifically about train travel. Having had a glance last night, it appears as though there are minimal issues with the trains if you're travelling from Brum. Cheapest option I found was New Street to Wembley Central via Watford (overground) which was £20 for an adult single, arriving at around midday. I trust @The_Rev will be in touch with more info with regards to the travel via Moor Street to Wembley Station - again, though, after a glance the trains appear to be operating a normal timetable. There's also the option of avoiding the tube, with direct, or via Banbury (I think) trains straight to Wembley Stadium (the station). Last FA Cup final and semi I travelled via the Chiltern line - I would whole heartedly recommend. Last play off I travelled via coach from Tamworth. This was less glamorous, allowed far less leisure time before making it to the turnstiles (read 'none'), but was easier on the wallet. My preferred option would be overground train, although I will consider a drive to Watford and tube to Wembley. I've read with interest the tough decisions some of our fans residing abroad are already making. In comparison, the above reads mightily trivial. However, wherever we all are, if you're fortunate enough to get a ticket, I hope the help in this thread could offer to ease your travel woes. Please include any pertinent info with regards to tubes, flights, uber, roads, etc... Edited May 15, 2019 by hogso 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Chiltern will stop all the trains at Wembley Stadium again. It won't show up online for a while as they'll be amendments to the published timetable but they'll definitely stop there. Based on previous experience services will be strengthened (ie made longer) which should be easier to do as it's a bank holiday and nobody is at work so carriages can be reallocated for the football trains. There will be a queuing system in place, the queues are always massive and will probably spill outside the station, and onto Moor Street itself. I doubt any southbound trains will serve Snow Hill. They might be pretty full by the time they leave Solihull. Wembley Stadium is the closest station to the ground, it's closer than Witton is to Villa Park, but Wembley Park is a short walk too and you get to walk down Wembley Way if you use that station. Wembley Central is probably a fifteen minute walk from the west stand at Wembley. It's on the Overground to Euston and the Bakerloo Line. It's not particularly well equipped to deal with large crowds like Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park are. Preston Road is probably a fifteen minute walk from Wembley Park, not a bad option if the queues are hideous at Wembley Park. Stanmore isn't a bad place to park and ride. It's got a decent sized car park, it's just off the M1 and has a direct tube service (Jubilee Line) to Wembley Park. Beaconsfield on the Chiltern line is also a popular park and ride station. It's just off the M40 pretty much where it meets the M25 and has direct trains to Wembley Stadium. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 hours ago, The_Rev said: Chiltern will stop all the trains at Wembley Stadium again. It won't show up online for a while as they'll be amendments to the published timetable but they'll definitely stop there. Based on previous experience services will be strengthened (ie made longer) which should be easier to do as it's a bank holiday and nobody is at work so carriages can be reallocated for the football trains. There will be a queuing system in place, the queues are always massive and will probably spill outside the station, and onto Moor Street itself. I doubt any southbound trains will serve Snow Hill. They might be pretty full by the time they leave Solihull. Wembley Stadium is the closest station to the ground, it's closer than Witton is to Villa Park, but Wembley Park is a short walk too and you get to walk down Wembley Way if you use that station. Wembley Central is probably a fifteen minute walk from the west stand at Wembley. It's on the Overground to Euston and the Bakerloo Line. It's not particularly well equipped to deal with large crowds like Wembley Stadium and Wembley Park are. Preston Road is probably a fifteen minute walk from Wembley Park, not a bad option if the queues are hideous at Wembley Park. Stanmore isn't a bad place to park and ride. It's got a decent sized car park, it's just off the M1 and has a direct tube service (Jubilee Line) to Wembley Park. Beaconsfield on the Chiltern line is also a popular park and ride station. It's just off the M40 pretty much where it meets the M25 and has direct trains to Wembley Stadium. Is it best wait for the train to be altered prior to ordering train tickets? Just looked on trainline app and it’s coming up at £60 + return, don’t remember paying that much before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Is it definitely a 3pm ko this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Here's 20% off your next CrossCountry adventure, Book by 2 June, Travel by 9 June View online Time for your next adventure Thinking of getting away for May Bank Holiday? Planning some family time during half-term? Or just fancy another adventure? Well, how about 20%* off CrossCountry Advance train tickets to inspire your next amazing journey? 20%* off Book: 13 May - 2 June Travel: 20 May - 9 June Use promo code: MAY19 Book now Know someone who might like 20% off? We'll let you into a little secret - you can use the code above as many times as you like up until 2 June! So, why not forward this email on to someone you know, and help them plan an adventure they'll never forget. *Use promotional code "MAY19" to get 20% off CrossCountry Advance tickets. Tickets can be bought from 10:00am on Monday 13 May 2019 until 11:59pm on Sunday 2 June 2019, for travel between 20 May and 9 June 2019 (inclusive). The discount only applies to First Class and Standard CrossCountry Advance single tickets purchased through the CrossCountry site (desktop or mobile) and Train Tickets App. The discount is only available for the e-Ticket fulfilment option. Advance tickets are subject to availability. The discount can be used in conjunction with a Railcard. Further terms and conditions apply, and full terms and conditions are available to view at www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/May19. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | Preferences 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) @mikeyp102 it's £31 for a return to Wembley (London is the same price) if you just walked up to the station and bought a ticket on the day. It will be off peak because the game is on a bank holiday. There might be cheaper deals out there, tickets aren't really my area of expertise. @Kingman not sure how useful that CrossCountry link will be if it's only valid on their trains as they don't go to London. Edited May 15, 2019 by The_Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Waited for another hour in the queue only for the website to crash again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Waited for another hour in the queue only for the website to crash again I had the same issue. Leave that browser open and open the link to order online again in another browser and you will get into the ordering section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartyn88 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Re: Beaconsfield, you can also go from High Wycombe (M40 J4), some trains start there on the Chiltern Line so you’ve a much better chance of a seat. although the council have now put the car park prices up at the multi-storey by the train station to bring it in to line with the station itself. Otherwise there are residential streets around that you can park on, or Railway Place which is cheaper. There’s also The Rye which is £5 for the day and about a 15 min walk to the train station. There is also a park and ride right by the motorway junction that takes you to the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 A nice easy train journey for me this year, thank fully unlike last year there isn't any railworks going on, when I had to do it by coach. The important thing is the pick of any return train train rather than being fixed to a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 14 hours ago, The_Rev said: not sure how useful that CrossCountry link will be if it's only valid on their trains as they don't go to London. It gives you the option from New street to Euston mate, was £24 return when I tried it on Tuesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 14 hours ago, StefanAVFC said: Waited for another hour in the queue only for the website to crash again Mate i had that, it's because you haven't signed in so the tickets aren't showing as available to you. Sign in top right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, av1 said: Mate i had that, it's because you haven't signed in so the tickets aren't showing as available to you. Sign in top right. Sorted now, my mum is smarter than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) From Tamworth to Euston booking with The Trainline £28.50 for an adult with no rail card. Out 08.03 - gets to Euston 09.40 Return 19.46 back at Tamworth 21.13 2 Adults 2 adults £57 look here for all of the details Same price with Cross Country Trains but using the code from @Kingman take 20% off = £22.80 Edited May 16, 2019 by imavillan added cross country lines 20% off link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyvilla Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 5 hours ago, imavillan said: From Tamworth to Euston booking with The Trainline £28.50 for an adult with no rail card. Out 08.03 - gets to Euston 09.40 Return 19.46 back at Tamworth 21.13 2 Adults 2 adults £57 look here for all of the details Same price with Cross Country Trains but using the code from @Kingman take 20% off = £22.80 Does that have underground passes includes , ive paid £86 for the same journey 2ad 2ch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, mattyvilla said: Does that have underground passes includes , ive paid £86 for the same journey 2ad 2ch It's just the train fare. Did you use the 20% off code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyvilla Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 10 hours ago, imavillan said: It's just the train fare. Did you use the 20% off code? booked on west mids trains , so code not valid .Still not too bad a price with tube passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 17, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2019 After the absolute hell of using the train last year I think I'll be driving down and parking at a friend's house this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazilla Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Does anybody know how to book the official coach travel from Villa Park? I have looked on the avfc website and can't find a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: After the absolute hell of using the train last year I think I'll be driving down and parking at a friend's house this year. What would you say is the easiest out of train, driving or coach. Will be going from south Brum, with my young lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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