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[SwedeFox]

Would it be unrealistic to try to catch the 10.55 train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester if it's a 7.45 kick-off?

 

[Jeff]

Would it be unrealistic to try to catch the 10.55 train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester if it's a 7.45 kick-off?

No. The station is 20 minutes walk from the ground at most.

 

[bocadillo]

No. The station is 20 minutes walk from the ground at most.

...though both Jeff and I would be slowing on the last uphill section.

 

[Motown Fox]

We often have splitting train tickets on here but not sure ever to this extent. A Newcastle fan and his girlfriend down to Oxford for the Cup Tie resulted in 56 tickets!!

 

[pork pie fox]

Any practical advice for trains to West Brom, from people who have been there before?

I see that they have got a train and metro station near the ground, does anyone know which is the better option?

 

[Blue Maniac]

Any practical advice for trains to West Brom, from people who have been there before?

I see that they have got a train and metro station near the ground, does anyone know which is the better option?

Are they not the same station?

 

[Real Sharapova]

Any practical advice for trains to West Brom, from people who have been there before?

I see that they have got a train and metro station near the ground, does anyone know which is the better option?

We go via Birmingham Snow Hill, so it's the train for us.

 

[pork pie fox]

Are they not the same station?

Yes. I just wondered if people thought the train or the metro were better.

I guess the more important question, is where it's best to grab a pint before the game. Is it best to stay in Birmingham, or are there any decent pubs near the ground?

 

[fox58]

Near the ground, If you like Indian food try the Vine, decent beers as well but a bit of a walk from the station

 

[pork pie fox]

Near the ground, If you like Indian food try the Vine, decent beers as well but a bit of a walk from the station

I noticed that on one of the ground guides, cheers.

Might be a bit far for one of our group, whose knees aren't the greatest though, but certainly worth considering.

 

[Jeff]

Train all the way is cheaper (the train to the Hawthorns costs the same as a train to Birmingham), but it involves a 10 minute walk between stations in Birmingham.

If you want to use the tram, buying a Birmingham plusbus ticket with your train ticket is cheaper than buying the tram ticket separately. It's valid on all buses and trams in Birmingham.

 

[pork pie fox]

Train all the way is cheaper (the train to the Hawthorns costs the same as a train to Birmingham), but it involves a 10 minute walk between stations in Birmingham.

If you want to use the tram, buying a Birmingham plusbus ticket with your train ticket is cheaper than buying the tram ticket separately. It's valid on all buses and trams in Birmingham.

Yeah I just had a look at that thanks.

I think we're probably going to have a drink in Birmingham, so we can wander between the two stations and use the train all the way.

 

[fox58]

I noticed that on one of the ground guides, cheers.

Might be a bit far for one of our group, whose knees aren't the greatest though, but certainly worth considering.

We'll be in the Vine if you make it that far

 

[pork pie fox]

We'll be in the Vine if you make it that far

 

[Blue Maniac]

Don’t. It’s a trap.

 

[pork pie fox]

Don’t. It’s a trap.

I’ve never met another TBer. I don’t intend to, either, as you all seem a bit weird. Don’t tell fox58, though, as I was being polite.

 

[fox58]

I’ve never met another TBer. I don’t intend to, either, as you all seem a bit weird. Don’t tell fox58, though, as I was being polite.

I've only meeet one & to be fair I knew him before I realised he was posting on here

 

[Lako42]

Anyone travel on the official coaches?

I'm a bit allergic to weirdos knitting filbert fox teddies on away trips but it seems a decent way to get to Liverpool for £18

Just realised this forum barely get's used.

Plastics

 

[fox58]

Anyone travel on the official coaches?

I'm a bit allergic to weirdos knitting filbert fox teddies on away trips but it seems a decent way to get to Liverpool for £18

Just realised this forum barely get's used.

Plastics

I have as a last resort, but saying that it's ok no reserved seat though so if you want to sit together get there early to beat the window lickers

 

[Blue Maniac]

Pretty much the worst way to travel in my opinion. I’ll qualify this by saying the last time I used it was Yeovil away in League One, so over ten years ago. Uncomfortable as **** and took an eternity to get there. National Express is better if you’re happy doing that.