[Albion] Seagulls Travel.....reliability etc

[Green Cross Code Man]

I've looked at the possibility of getting a coach from the Arlington Arms on Seaside, Eastbourne, for the Palace game in December. I haven't used the service before though and I'd like to hear anyone's experience with it. Is it ever late, how long does one have to hang around after the game and any other relevant info that may sway my decision?

Thanks!

 

[clippedgull]

I used it from Hove for a couple of seasons.

Always got us to the game in time and they have scheduled slots leaving the match afterwards. It's usually 30 minutes after the final whistle. (It might have changed, but you will be informed when booking!)

Recommended.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Ive been using it for 6 seasons from Hailsham.
Its always prompt, usually get into the ground 55/60 mins before kick off.
Leaving usually takes about 25/30 mins after final whistle, only cos the away coaches go first, and the position where we are in the coach park.
1st class service, especially with late kick offs and Sunday games etc

 

[Cheshire]

Use the service from the Hastings area and very reliable. All routes will get you there in good time and leaving will be from 10.15pm with the coach park cleared by 10.30pm. If you are aiming for the Palace match timings might be delayed a little if there are special arrangements in place, but they will be well publicised before the match. Depending how close to a pick up point you live it really can be a door to door service.

 

[Bozza]

Always great service from Findon. Can’t imagine it’s possible to get home any quicker if you stay to the end of a match.

 

[The Oldman]

Have Season Ticket from Seaford which is Bus not a coach route. Usually there about 1 Hour before KO. The best bit is coming home. No waiting in queues, can stay to see the players off and bus/coach all leave about 30 minutes after end of match.

I have tried P & R, trains but for me Seagull travel is the best

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I've used the Mid Sussex ones occasionally. If you book at very late notice, they never, ever have your name on the list (but they let me on anyway), but the service is generally spot on. As long as the roads are forgiving. I got one home after the Fulham game & it arrived back in Haywards Heath before 6pm. Means you don't have to leave the game early if you're in a rush (which you would if you were getting the train).

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Okay, thanks. Sounds like a great service and one I'll probably use if I need to. Wouldn't Palace fans be held back after the game? If so, then it would seem counter-productive to make the home coaches wait.

 

[Official Old Man]

For the past 3 seasons ST29 has never let me down. If you're not at the stop they call you. Always clap the players off, stroll back and take a seat watching the P&R queue.

 

[Bozza]

Okay, thanks. Sounds like a great service and one I'll probably use if I need to. Wouldn't Palace fans be held back after the game? If so, then it would seem counter-productive to make the home coaches wait.

The coaches don’t leave until c30 minutes after the final whistle to allow time for everyone to get back and some of the initial post-match busy-ness die down a bit.

Then all the coaches are released and you’re on your way and, for getting back to Worthing at least, it’s all very quick.

 

[studio150]

Okay, thanks. Sounds like a great service and one I'll probably use if I need to. Wouldn't Palace fans be held back after the game? If so, then it would seem counter-productive to make the home coaches wait.

Assuming its the same as previous seasons, it won't be possible to exit the West Stand and go anti clockwise to the coach park, you will need to go the long way round, which takes ages as going against the flow to the train station from the North and east stands.

So the home coaches won't be leaving early, but at least you can sit in the dry and warm up.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Assuming its the same as previous seasons, it won't be possible to exit the West Stand and go anti clockwise to the coach park, you will need to go the long way round, which takes ages as going against the flow to the train station from the North and east stands.

So the home coaches won't be leaving early, but at least you can sit in the dry and warm up.

That wouldn't affect me directly in that I am in the East. But that's good to know. Thanks.

 

[Hillian1]

They are very good.

 

[BNthree]

Seagulls travel is also very good for the away to Selhurst to avoid all the stupid kettling by the Met Police and march to the train station.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

The coaches don’t leave until c30 minutes after the final whistle to allow time for everyone to get back and some of the initial post-match busy-ness die down a bit.

Then all the coaches are released and you’re on your way and, for getting back to Worthing at least, it’s all very quick.

Thanks for the reply, cheers!

 

[Ernest]

If your name isn’t on their list you’re not getting on even if you’ve paid and got the email. A truly amateurish company and they need a shake up

 

[LamieRobertson]

If your name isn’t on their list you’re not getting on even if you’ve paid and got the email. A truly amateurish company and they need a shake up

Contrary to Ednas experience then

 

[Ernest]

Contrary to Ednas experience then

If she has had an email this week like I have then we’ve been told different things

 

[LamieRobertson]

If she has had an email this week like I have then we’ve been told different things

No idea about the email..but according to her post the name wasn't on the list but she got on....maybe she smiled ..or pulled out her
warrant card

 

[Ernest]

No idea about the email..but according to her post the name wasn't on the list but she got on....maybe she smiled ..or pulled out her
warrant card

Maybe she hasn’t realised that things have changed this season and if your name isn’t on the drivers list you’re not getting on