The Fun Factory Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 This is also now on a yet another proposed rail strike day, just a heads up for those who use the train. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 **** sake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Probably going to have to give my ticket back to the club for this game, how does it work? Will they give me a fair price for it if I sell it back to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted September 25, 2023 Administrator Share Posted September 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: Probably going to have to give my ticket back to the club for this game, how does it work? Will they give me a fair price for it if I sell it back to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 To hell with it, I will keep the seat empty, why should the club profit off my misery by selling it for more! plus there is a slim chance I will be able to make it there so maybe keeping it open is the best option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 9 hours ago, blunther said: **** sake My thoughts exactly, I normally drive, but this is an odd game I have plans to go out drinking after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Managed to sort transport to the game, getting the 08:15 from Pool Meadow Bus Station in Cov which takes 40 mins to get to birmingham coach station. Will get to Birmingham nice and early before 9 so will head toward the ground for a few drinks beforehand. Do you still need to pay to get into the witton arms? Not been since it changed management. Crazy how there is no direct bus service from nuneaton to birmingham, i suppose stagecoach have a stranglehold on the town and national express go between cities, still annoying! Edited September 26, 2023 by Villatillidie95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not all lines are affected so It's worth putting your planned route into Trainline and it tells you if your service has been affected or has a reduced timetable/bus replacement service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 It's an ASLEF strike so the train drivers will be the ones who are on the picket line. There won't be a rail replacement bus service (or at least there shouldn't be) and the companies out include Avanti West Coast, Chiltern, Cross Country, London Nortwestern and West Midlands trains. There will be no trains through Moor Street or Snow Hill. New Street will get an hourly service in each direction on the Wales-Shrewsbury-Wolverhampton-Smethwick-New Street-Birmingham International route. If you live on that line you can at least get into town, but expect the trains to be rammed unless you're getting on at International. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Yeah the above is correct, there is no rail replacement buses running in my neck of the woods so need to go and get a national express/megabus service from a coach station. I'm getting into Brimingham coach station at 08:55 and then either going to walk or get the bus into aston and go for a drink beforehand. I'm able to get a lift back from star city after the game and a lift to cov to get the coach in the first place so whilst its a bit of a faff and having to leaver earlier then I would usually, im happy that i can get to the game and have time for a few drinks beforehand at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 26/09/2023 at 16:13, Villatillidie95 said: Managed to sort transport to the game, getting the 08:15 from Pool Meadow Bus Station in Cov which takes 40 mins to get to birmingham coach station. Will get to Birmingham nice and early before 9 so will head toward the ground for a few drinks beforehand. Do you still need to pay to get into the witton arms? Not been since it changed management. Crazy how there is no direct bus service from nuneaton to birmingham, i suppose stagecoach have a stranglehold on the town and national express go between cities, still annoying! Think it's £3 to get into the Witton Arms now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Creeper said: Think it's £3 to get into the Witton Arms now Cheers, Might just go into the ground earlier and have a few pints in there as it will be the same price anyway and i wont have to pay an entrance fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 This affects me just because I only go up to Villa by train from Surrey. However, I will go and watch my local team (Aldershot Town) as I can’t get up to Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I normally drive to Tame Bridge Parkway and get the train from there, where is a good place to park tomorrow? Not parked near the ground for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On the coach now, should get into Birmingham shortly. I hate Cov road/A45 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 14 hours ago, AndyClarke said: I normally drive to Tame Bridge Parkway and get the train from there, where is a good place to park tomorrow? Not parked near the ground for ages. If you want free parking there is lots of parking off the trinity road nearer the takeaways, bevington road etc and that way, the closer to kick off the harder it is too park. Otherwise star city is free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 My wife is parking at Star City then walking to the ground from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: My wife is parking at Star City then walking to the ground from there. Wish I’d have done that. I parked at the Y International car park. Still sat in the car, haven’t even started it up yet, it’s all stuck in gridlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Wish I’d have done that. I parked at the Y International car park. Still sat in the car, haven’t even started it up yet, it’s all stuck in gridlock. It’s terrible around the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I got dropped off with lad so missed first 5 mins. Got back in car at 1430 by the Aston Inn. Only just in a maccies in city centre now. I drove to Rugby and back quicker this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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