beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 36,031
surely the problems will be after the game, not before? leaving work at 5pm, i can get to Falmer comfortably for 7:45 from London, cant see why anyone local would have problems.
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Normal Person's Route One Into Town After A Midweek Game? Say TUESDAY?
- Thread starter Tom Hark Preston Park
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surely the problems will be after the game, not before? leaving work at 5pm, i can get to Falmer comfortably for 7:45 from London, cant see why anyone local would have problems.
Thats good Notters, you clearly walk faster than i do. The King and Queen pub to Dicks bar, 1 hour 40 mins.
Bloody hell, were you walking on your hands?!
public school boy
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I'll be on my Gus bike.
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Why won't trains cope?
Hi what is the walking route from Coldean lane - I looked at this option but concluded the only route was alonf the dual carriageway is there an alternative?
Hunting 784561
New member
- Jul 8, 2003
- 3,651
Im sure there is a path and a cycleway next to the road there
ManOnTheRun
Active member
There is a Pedestrian/Cycleway that runs all the way along the North side of the A27. Also if you use the underpass at the bottom of Coldean Lane and head for the entrance to Falmer School or Aldridge Academy (or whatever it is called) you can walk up the new access road that has been built for emergency access to the Stadium.
I'd say the 2nd option is the better one as it is a little more pleasant than walking along the main road.
brakespear
Doctor Worm
Coming over from Worthing, hope the trains will cope.
Great thanks mate - how long do you think it would take to walk this route?
Scoffers
Well-known member
Planning on taking the HH - Lewes - Falmer train route tomorrow night as I will be in London working during the day
Wilka
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Tuesday will be fine as I doubt there will be much over 10,000 there.
The place that will struggle to cope is the ticket office collection. Putting the ticket office in the club shop wasn't the best idea in my opinion as it blocks off the shop to most people who are put off by a massive queue for people picking up tickets.
I think the trains will cope exactly the same just a bit of a wait for some people. I will stay behind for a beer just like a Saturday game and wait for the queues to go.
The place that will struggle to cope is the ticket office collection. Putting the ticket office in the club shop wasn't the best idea in my opinion as it blocks off the shop to most people who are put off by a massive queue for people picking up tickets.
I think the trains will cope exactly the same just a bit of a wait for some people. I will stay behind for a beer just like a Saturday game and wait for the queues to go.
ManOnTheRun
Active member
I reckon 15-20 mins possibly (from the Coldean Lane/Lewes Rd junction). It's worth having a quick look at Google maps before you do it (the satellite image is old and doesn't actually show the new path/road, or the stadium). Once you go under the Lewes Road at the bottom of Coldean Lane you want to follow Barcombe Road>Ashurst Rd>Lucraft Rd that gets you to the entrance to the school. There is a steward posted there, he can point you on your way if you need it but you can see the stadium from here so it should be pretty obvious ...
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
- 9,143
I'll probably leave it 30-45minutes and let the first few trains go. Not having to feel the need to rush out after a game is a real joy. I'm quite content to let those who need a quick exit have it. I may look into the bus and walking options too.
Brilliant - that explains why google was telling me it would take 2 hours+ many thanks for your help
Silent Bob
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- Dec 6, 2004
- 22,172
second.
The trains have been fine so far, it will be a smaller attendance than Doncaster or probably Spurs.
It'll be fine.
BensGrandad
New member
Would think that if there is a problem with trains it will be Brighton bound. Lewes/ Haywards Heath should be ok provided not extra time and or penalty shoot out.
Wife is picking me up where is the nearest best place to suggest that is easy walking.
Wife is picking me up where is the nearest best place to suggest that is easy walking.
Scoffers
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I expect there to be a lot more than 10k there tomorrow night, but I agree 100% with your comment about putting the ticket office in the Club Shop, so far that decision is a major fail as far as I can see. I had planned to buy all sorts before the game on Saturday, and I got there very early but was put off by the huge queue - I assume this was contributed to by people picking up tickets!
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,109
None for me, parked near Forest Road in Coldean and walked from there, planning on doing the same on Tuesday evening. We walked down Coldean Lane along the front of Stanmer Park and then cut through the underpass between the Uni and Falmer Station. Works out at around a 2k walk, didn't take too long at all.
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