Ulver Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Am I right in thinking this is a no go due to no late trains running back this way ? Bastard annoying if so :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloneyt Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 which station would people be going to? ashburys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 When I went to UTD away a few weeks ago there were no trains back after the game (well none that i could be sure I could make in time anyway). But not a no-go, go on the coaches put on by Villa, not always lots of spaces on them (unless they keep getting more coaches i guess) £20 to and from the ground, drop you off at VP after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ashburys is closest but its only a 25 minute walk from Piccadilly to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Villa Park not really a good pick up or drop off for me sadly as i'm a black country oik Why trains in this country stop before 10pm ish is beyond me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarich1982 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Having travelled up there for our last two fixtures against citeh, I have to agree that its best to travel using either the official Villa coaches or by your own mode of transport. Using the official coaches means that you are taken right into the main car-park which is literally 2 minutes walk from the stadium. And althought the stadium is nice, the surrounding areas are terrible, real Shameless territory in my book. I have to admit that I didn't feel safe at all walking back to my car in the dark following a midweek match a couple of seasons ago, was glad to get out of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Last train from Ashburys to get to Piccadilly, and then onto New Street is 21:04 according to London Midland :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user66 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Having travelled up there for our last two fixtures against citeh, I have to agree that its best to travel using either the official Villa coaches or by your own mode of transport. Using the official coaches means that you are taken right into the main car-park which is literally 2 minutes walk from the stadium. And althought the stadium is nice, the surrounding areas are terrible, real Shameless territory in my book. I have to admit that I didn't feel safe at all walking back to my car in the dark following a midweek match a couple of seasons ago, was glad to get out of there. ....anyone know if Premier or similar are running coaches ??.....official coaches are ok, but I quite enjoy a gargle en route...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Having travelled up there for our last two fixtures against citeh, I have to agree that its best to travel using either the official Villa coaches or by your own mode of transport. Using the official coaches means that you are taken right into the main car-park which is literally 2 minutes walk from the stadium. And althought the stadium is nice, the surrounding areas are terrible, real Shameless territory in my book. I have to admit that I didn't feel safe at all walking back to my car in the dark following a midweek match a couple of seasons ago, was glad to get out of there. ....anyone know if Premier or similar are running coaches ??.....official coaches are ok, but I quite enjoy a gargle en route...... Premier (Steve Gough) runs travel to all away games, his number is 07712653356, he also provides match tickets to most games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user66 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Having travelled up there for our last two fixtures against citeh, I have to agree that its best to travel using either the official Villa coaches or by your own mode of transport. Using the official coaches means that you are taken right into the main car-park which is literally 2 minutes walk from the stadium. And althought the stadium is nice, the surrounding areas are terrible, real Shameless territory in my book. I have to admit that I didn't feel safe at all walking back to my car in the dark following a midweek match a couple of seasons ago, was glad to get out of there. ....anyone know if Premier or similar are running coaches ??.....official coaches are ok, but I quite enjoy a gargle en route...... Premier (Steve Gough) runs travel to all away games, his number is 07712653356, he also provides match tickets to most games. ...cheers pal....am now booked with Premier......just gotta sort tickets, but if I don't get one beforehand, will take my chances on the evening.....looking forward to it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 where do premier pick up from ? have they got a website ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user66 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 where do premier pick up from ? have they got a website ? not sure about website, but phone number is above and office number is 01543 426426 - believe they pick up in B'ham city centre, Kingstanding and Parson & Clerk (Streetly)...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micflair Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hey guys, get the train to piccadilly, then a short walk to piccadilly gardens and they run buses just to City for a quid each way, easier than faffing about trying to get a train and then a walk on top of that. But obviously not sure on the train back to brum.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Having travelled up there for our last two fixtures against citeh, I have to agree that its best to travel using either the official Villa coaches or by your own mode of transport. Using the official coaches means that you are taken right into the main car-park which is literally 2 minutes walk from the stadium. And althought the stadium is nice, the surrounding areas are terrible, real Shameless territory in my book. I have to admit that I didn't feel safe at all walking back to my car in the dark following a midweek match a couple of seasons ago, was glad to get out of there. ....anyone know if Premier or similar are running coaches ??.....official coaches are ok, but I quite enjoy a gargle en route...... Premier (Steve Gough) runs travel to all away games, his number is 07712653356, he also provides match tickets to most games. ...cheers pal....am now booked with Premier......just gotta sort tickets, but if I don't get one beforehand, will take my chances on the evening.....looking forward to it..... Buy some off Steve, he should have some. And to another poster they start in Staffordshire as it is actually the Cannock and Stafford supporters club, usually pick up in Brum though, it differs every game so best to check beforehand. Always a decent pub stop on the way too, stops in Altrincham for Manc games if memory serves. No problem with drinking on the coach either so happy days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicVillan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That coach sounds promising... my mate might not be able to get out of work until 4 though which would kill that dream before it even gets off the ground. Do you know what time he usually sets off/picks up in Brum, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user66 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That coach sounds promising... my mate might not be able to get out of work until 4 though which would kill that dream before it even gets off the ground. Do you know what time he usually sets off/picks up in Brum, please? Pick-up at Kingstanding Circle is 2.45pm....so a bit early for your mate I guess ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicVillan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Pick-up at Kingstanding Circle is 2.45pm....so a bit early for your mate I guess ? Cheers for that, it helps just being able to let him know a time so he can try and get out of work. He may be able to get the whole day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deasy92 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 anyone know prices/times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREATBARRLION Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Ulver, BlackCountry Lions run coaches to all away games, picking up Stourbridge, Lye, Quarry Bank and Blackheath/Oldhill. Doing one for Citeh also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloneyt Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 anyone else going to ashburys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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