[Albion] No trains for Brentford

[Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ]

I just cannot be arsed to get involved in another midweek trainless shitstorm. I used to be obsessive about getting to every game I could, but as I get older I find it just becomes less important. The Amex travel logistics post-covid have never properly recovered, just too many factors now have f*cked it all up, and its not just the appalling excuse of the train "service" either.

I shall find a warm comfortable barstool, and on the final whistle I shall congratulate myself on my decision NOT to be there. I'll have nothing more than a 10 minute wobble home, back to the safety of my armchair at least 90-120 minutes earlier than if I'd gone.

I'm a little the same these days - when I was in my 20s during the Russel Slade and Gus Poyet eras I did absolutely everything I could (as a broke student in living London) getting to as many games as I could as that was the only way to watch the Albion. Now as I'm a bit older, have 2 young kids and the games are all available to stream I find getting myself to games is much more of a conundrum. Even though I have a season ticket the thought of traipsing into a train shitstorm for an evening kick off in 2 degree rain sometimes leaves me sitting on the sofa, in the warm enjoying a nice glass of something. Perhaps I'm a bad fan, or just a southern fairy. Don't care!

 

[Uh_huh_him]

I was trying to work out my best route from South London for this.
Bus to East Croydon - Train Brighton - Walk to Falmer

I can handle that on the way to the game, but coming back will be too big a risk
I have a work event in Liverpool on Thursday - leaving home at 5am.

Probably going to have to swerve this one.

 

[Right Back]

Is it only Thameslink? Has it been confirmed that it is Southern as well?

 

[dazzer6666]

Is it only Thameslink? Has it been confirmed that it is Southern as well?

Thameslink aren’t on strike - it’s Southern and Gatwick Express.

Rail Strike Travel Information 2023 | Disruptions & Refunds | Trainline

Read the latest information on the upcoming rail strikes in the UK. Find information on rearranging or refunding your trip here.

www.thetrainline.com

 

[el punal]

Perhaps the club as a one off can up the park n ride, bringing in more coaches, at a cost to them obviously.

How? At such short notice the club would have to contact all the available bus companies, they in turn have to make sure that the number of buses required is available, they also have to have a sufficient number of drivers to carry out the operation. On top of all that would any of the P&R sites be able to cope with the increase in traffic and anticipated parking spaces?

I would reckon the answer to all of the above is one big, fat no.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I've just booked a spot at the Pycombe park and ride as this seems like our best way of getting to and from the game. Most midweek games we do by train. I could drive to my Mums and get the bus to and from the game but I expect the buses to be even busier and I'd rather get home as quickly as possible after the game as my boys have school the next day.

 

[Peter Grummit]

I was trying to work out my best route from South London for this.
Bus to East Croydon - Train Brighton - Walk to Falmer

I can handle that on the way to the game, but coming back will be too big a risk
I have a work event in Liverpool on Thursday - leaving home at 5am.

Probably going to have to swerve this one.

That does look challenging for you, given your work requirements on the Thursday.

However, bus between Brighton station and the Amex would be perfectly feasible. Post-match, your best option would be to walk through Falmer Village to the A27 westbound stop and pick up a limited stop 28/29/729 to St peter's then scoot up Trafalgar St to the station. Worth considering. There is never a q for those buses.

PG

 

[durrington gull]

Also no trains due to Engineering works for Burnley game from Brighton to Littlehampton!

 

[portslade seagull]

Club website travel guide showing EDF as a P&R but when you click on the link it doesn't appear

 

[Gwylan]

How? At such short notice the club would have to contact all the available bus companies, they in turn have to make sure that the number of buses required is available, they also have to have a sufficient number of drivers to carry out the operation. On top of all that would any of the P&R sites be able to cope with the increase in traffic and anticipated parking spaces?

I would reckon the answer to all of the above is one big, fat no.

There is a massive shortage of bus drivers at the moment. My son couldn't get to college yesterday as B&H Buses cancelled three buses in a row thanks to a shortage of drivers. I'm surprised that P&R is managing to function as it is, seeing that the bus service is so appalling at the moment

 

[ManOfSussex]

As well as the engineering works between Brighton and Littlehampton for the Burnley game there's still an overtime ban in place that day, so fewer trains and none at all by the looks of it east of Eastbourne.

 

[portslade seagull]

There is a massive shortage of bus drivers at the moment. My son couldn't get to college yesterday as B&H Buses cancelled three buses in a row thanks to a shortage of drivers. I'm surprised that P&R is managing to function as it is, seeing that the bus service is so appalling at the moment

Weren't a lot poached for bigger wages driving HGV lorries

 

[mreprice]

I'm flying over from Sydney for this game. Last one I went to was in 1989. Can any kind soul give some guidance of the best way to get to the ground? I arrive in Brighton early Wednesday afternoon and are staying at a hotel next to the station as I thought it would make life easier for someone with no idea how to get around!

 

[HangletonGull]

Edf open now

 

[Hovegull]

Edf open now

From where? Only Pyecombe comes up for me?

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

I thought we were told there weren't enough buses for them to do this. Excellent work by the club.

 

[mreprice]

Just seen the shuttle service info on the club website. What a good club!

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

I'm flying over from Sydney for this game. Last one I went to was in 1989. Can any kind soul give some guidance of the best way to get to the ground? I arrive in Brighton early Wednesday afternoon and are staying at a hotel next to the station as I thought it would make life easier for someone with no idea how to get around!

No 25 bus from Churchill square, see link below.

25 - Universities-Old Steine

Timetable for 25 - Universities-Old Steine

www.buses.co.uk

 

[portslade seagull]

From where? Only Pyecombe comes up for me?

Same for me, no EDF shows

 

[Salty_Seagull]

I'm flying over from Sydney for this game. Last one I went to was in 1989. Can any kind soul give some guidance of the best way to get to the ground? I arrive in Brighton early Wednesday afternoon and are staying at a hotel next to the station as I thought it would make life easier for someone with no idea how to get around!

Just get a bus from Old Steine.
#25 goes to the uni, #29#29 drop you off on the side of the A27 just outside the stadium.