Donnie

[Giraffe]

I'm not going to get away from work until 3pm, will I get there on time or am I pissing in the wind? I work in Worthing by the way.

 

[Barry Izbak]

Do you have access to a Harrier Jump Jet ?

 

[Scotty Mac]

you can do it in 4 hours

 

[Sainsburys Seagull]

I'm not going to get away from work until 3pm, will I get there on time or am I pissing in the wind? I work in Worthing by the way.

Think you will be pushing it. on a clear run you might make it but not hittin the m25/m1 at 4pm on a weekday. best take the train like us at 12.00! c'ya

 

[Giraffe]

Routemaster says 4 hours 9 mins, but that is dependant on the M25 and M1 being clear. Are the roadworks on the bottom of the M1 still there?

 

[The Large One]

Close, but doable on the train...

West Worthing 15:01
Arrive London Victoria 16:29
Tube to Kings Cross
Leave Kings Cross 17:20
Arrive Doncaster 19:04

OR

West Worthing 15:19
Arrive Brighton 15:40
Leave Brighton 15:49
Arrive London Victoria 16:41
Tube to Kings Cross
Leave Kings Cross 17:20
Arrive Doncaster 19:04

There is also a train from Kings Cross at 17:03, which you should comfortably make, arriving in Doncaster at 18:41. Getting back to Worthing might be interesting, mind.

 

[dougdeep]

Routemaster says 4 hours 9 mins, but that is dependant on the M25 and M1 being clear. Are the roadworks on the bottom of the M1 still there?

Yes they are, use the M40 and cut across.

 

[Scotty Mac]

Routemaster says 4 hours 9 mins, but that is dependant on the M25 and M1 being clear. Are the roadworks on the bottom of the M1 still there?

m25 will be a nightmare - epspecially around heathrow

 

[Giraffe]

Yes they are, use the M40 and cut across.

Seems a long way round? Where do you suggest cutting across?

 

[Caveman]

Go on it will at best be a challenge. You'll make it

 

[Giraffe]

Go on it will at best be a challenge. You'll make it

Yep I will, never been before. Is there any good parking nearby? (I may not have time to search!)

 

[Scotty Mac]

Seems a long way round? Where do you suggest cutting across?

probabaly be better off going up the a1 the whole way

 

[dougdeep]

Seems a long way round? Where do you suggest cutting across?

A43 through Brackley and Towcester, it's no further.

 

[Giraffe]

Thanks good suggestion, 11 miles longer (google maps!) but probably more hassle free.

 

[timbha]

Yep I will, never been before. Is there any good parking nearby? (I may not have time to search!)

Parking at Stadium I believe, £5

 

[dougdeep]

If you take the M1 you wont make it.

 

[Giraffe]

probabaly be better off going up the a1 the whole way

I wondered that. Seem to recall it being a lot clearer when I've got that way before.

 

[Paddy B]

I guarantee if you leave Worthing at 15.00 you will NOT make kick off.

If you do try go Dartford way round M25 then M11, A14, A1.

 

[BensGrandad]

Just some observations from the above You will not make it if you go: Via Dartford Tunnel to M1 or A1 as suggested by Paddy B.
Via A43 and Brackley as suggested by Dougdeep.
Or the A1 as suggested by Scotty Mac.

Your only hope is to get onto the M1 ASAP and once past Luton foot down until the M18. You should be able to sit on 79mph thus avoiding get nicked for speeding all the way from Luton to Donnie.

My nephew lives in Doncaster and his mum and dad reckon it takes them 3 hrs 30mins from Durrington leaving at a silly hour.

The A14 as suggested is a fast road with loads of speed cameras to slow you down.

 

[scooter1]

I guarantee if you leave Worthing at 15.00 you will NOT make kick off.

If you do try go Dartford way round M25 then M11, A14, A1.

What Bens grandad says - there are horrific roadworks on the M25 between junction 5 and the Dartford Tunnel. We went that way a few weeks back and it was 2 hours from J5 before we finally went through the tunnel. M40 way is a safe bet, but I don't fancy your chances on the M25 though

Good luck, it sounds like you've really picked one there!!!