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Bestleft2

New member
Mar 3, 2023
10
Anyone know roughly how long it will take on the B&H travel coach and what time back in Brighton after game? Thinking of getting coach Coach is nearly twice as cheap as the train
 


PILTDOWN MAN

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NSC Patron
Sep 15, 2004
19,636
Hurst Green
Anyone know roughly how long it will take on the B&H travel coach and what time back in Brighton after game? Thinking of getting coach Coach is nearly twice as cheap as the train
You mean half the price, maybe
 




Charles 'Charley' Charles

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NSC Patron
Oct 8, 2005
3,571
The Mile Of Oaks
My son done it by coach last season. Apparently it takes a long and very frustrating time to get on the motorway. I believe they had watched at least the first half of the 5.30 game before they had got moving. Think all told it was about four and a half hours.
 




Bestleft2

New member
Mar 3, 2023
10
Thanks all - train 4hr 30 (might be longer if any rail replacement buses ) so will take a punt on the coach
 




Leegull

Well-known member
Apr 7, 2016
1,142
Starting to plan our trip to Villa, previously have driven but as has been said, getting away afterwards took a long time, stationary traffic for well over an hour has put me off plus I fancy a beer this time, so giving serious consideration to letting the train take the strain… not a strike day so that’s one tick.

Travelling up from Lewes it appears that Victoria, Euston and Birmingham New Street seems to be the way to go and then either Wilton or Aston… have I got that right?

Last question, is Trainline the best/cheapest way to book tickets, or am I better going to the station and see the ticket office? Looking via Trainline for one adult and two children, they are quoting c£185 for the three of us return tickets… Was expecting a bit cheaper than that and wondered if there are better booking options… any help appreciated. Cheers.
 


mwrpoole

Well-known member
Sep 10, 2010
1,519
Sevenoaks
Starting to plan our trip to Villa, previously have driven but as has been said, getting away afterwards took a long time, stationary traffic for well over an hour has put me off plus I fancy a beer this time, so giving serious consideration to letting the train take the strain… not a strike day so that’s one tick.

Travelling up from Lewes it appears that Victoria, Euston and Birmingham New Street seems to be the way to go and then either Wilton or Aston… have I got that right?

Last question, is Trainline the best/cheapest way to book tickets, or am I better going to the station and see the ticket office? Looking via Trainline for one adult and two children, they are quoting c£185 for the three of us return tickets… Was expecting a bit cheaper than that and wondered if there are better booking options… any help appreciated. Cheers.
Generally speaking, booking earlier is cheaper but if you're getting an off peak return it should be the same price on the day. Some train companies do a 'Group Save 3 for 2', which works out cheaper buying 3 adult tickets as you only pay for 2. Only condition is you all have to travel together, but you will be doing so. Not sure if Avanti do that though, SouthEastern do I know. Trainline would factor that in if they do, or at least give you the option do take the offer.

I'm getting the train to New Street & then Wilton.
 




Nicks

Well-known member
Starting to plan our trip to Villa, previously have driven but as has been said, getting away afterwards took a long time, stationary traffic for well over an hour has put me off plus I fancy a beer this time, so giving serious consideration to letting the train take the strain… not a strike day so that’s one tick.

Travelling up from Lewes it appears that Victoria, Euston and Birmingham New Street seems to be the way to go and then either Wilton or Aston… have I got that right?

Last question, is Trainline the best/cheapest way to book tickets, or am I better going to the station and see the ticket office? Looking via Trainline for one adult and two children, they are quoting c£185 for the three of us return tickets… Was expecting a bit cheaper than that and wondered if there are better booking options… any help appreciated. Cheers.
Train Split or Train Pal are worth looking at to compare prices
 






Official Old Man

Uckfield Seagull
Aug 27, 2011
9,111
Brighton
Pre-match. Is the away pub (Witton Arms) open again. It seems not via the internet. In which case is there a nearby away pub. In upper tier which is dry, boooo.
Arriving by coach and limited walking distance.
 


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