Travel to Palace

[Exiled in Exeter]

Never been to Selhurst Park before and therefore unsure of the best way to get there.

How is everyone getting there? If by train, which of the stations is best to use?

I see the FGG has:

By Train
The nearest railway stations are Selhurst or Thornton Heath which are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins). You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to ground. Please note that Crystal Palace station is nowhere near the ground.If you are coming from outside London, it may be an idea to purchase a 'Travelcard' at the first tube station you encounter (or some train operators also allow you to add this onto your train ticket) and tell the clerk that you want a 'Travelcard' that will cover you as far as Selhurst or Thornton Heath. The card then allows you unlimited travel on the tube and trains within the London travel zone and avoids having to buy a ticket for each leg of the journey. Lisa Lark a visiting Norwich City fan adds; 'If travelling to Selhurst Station from London Victoria, that it's better to get on at the front of the train rather than the back. We found that on leaving the train at Selhurst, that for the rear carriages there is a gap of 2 to 3 foot between the train doors and the platform, not the most pleasant of exits I've made from a train. If you are travelling with young children or are less agile, then it is best to be at the front of the train'.


Football Ground Guide: Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace FC

 

[Notters]

Depends what the police have got planned for us! Is all the parking restricted round there?

 

[Brimmermusic]

I need a ticket for the game before I start thinking of travel.

 

[seagull_in_malaysia]

I reckon there's a decent chance the FA cup fourth round match may be televised. IF we beat Wrexham that means we may have to play on the Sunday. If that happens, will the Scumhurst match be moved to the Wednesday? I'm holding off buying a train ticket until I know if the match is going to be moved or not.

 

[AMEXican Wave]

I reckon there's a decent chance the FA cup fourth round match may be televised. IF we beat Wrexham that means we may have to play on the Sunday. If that happens, will the Scumhurst match be moved to the Wednesday? I'm holding off buying a train ticket until I know if the match is going to be moved or not.

If we can actually beat Wrexham, there must be a chance that the 4th round match could even be moved to Monday night? In which case surely the Palace match will be moved as well.

 

[bhaexpress]

Train to Smellworst. Change at East Croydon and don't forget to get your rabies shots.

 

[chucky1973]

I reckon there's a decent chance the FA cup fourth round match may be televised. IF we beat Wrexham that means we may have to play on the Sunday. If that happens, will the Scumhurst match be moved to the Wednesday? I'm holding off buying a train ticket until I know if the match is going to be moved or not.

you cant speculate to much, there is also Fri eve, Sat lunch, Sat evening, Sun Lunchtime........plenty of options for live TV....it may also be a 3pm on Sat KO as there are plenty other attractive looking fixtures in the 4th round, which would draw bigger TV audeinces than Brighton v the Toon. I cannot see the league agreeing to move the Palace game.

 

[public school boy]

bicycle

 

[Danny-Boy]

Train to Smellworst. Change at East Croydon and don't forget to get your rabies shots.

Oh deer. I'll hire Fenton to round you lot up from the station..

 

[Wozza]

The stadium is at the end of aisle 12, just beyond the fish counter.

 

[Birdie Boy]

Never been to Selhurst Park before and therefore unsure of the best way to get there.

How is everyone getting there? If by train, which of the stations is best to use?

I see the FGG has:

By Train
The nearest railway stations are Selhurst or Thornton Heath which are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins). You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to ground. Please note that Crystal Palace station is nowhere near the ground.If you are coming from outside London, it may be an idea to purchase a 'Travelcard' at the first tube station you encounter (or some train operators also allow you to add this onto your train ticket) and tell the clerk that you want a 'Travelcard' that will cover you as far as Selhurst or Thornton Heath. The card then allows you unlimited travel on the tube and trains within the London travel zone and avoids having to buy a ticket for each leg of the journey. Lisa Lark a visiting Norwich City fan adds; 'If travelling to Selhurst Station from London Victoria, that it's better to get on at the front of the train rather than the back. We found that on leaving the train at Selhurst, that for the rear carriages there is a gap of 2 to 3 foot between the train doors and the platform, not the most pleasant of exits I've made from a train. If you are travelling with young children or are less agile, then it is best to be at the front of the train'.


Football Ground Guide: Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace FC

Norwood Junction, although it is 10-15 minute walk to the ground, the Cherry Tree Pub is right outside the station and is an away pub.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

The stadium is at the end of aisle 12, just beyond the fish counter.

Like it. I should point out that we have a stadium whereas they have a 'ground' (well, sort of).

At least you can trade in some Nectar points for a free Carling Cup ticket.

 

[eagles #1]

Bring your torches, the dark streets of South Norwood are none too pleasant

 

[Joe Gatting's Dad]

Car parking is a nightmare.

Train has been a problem in the past due to the attitude of the police. Kettling has not been uncommon. They will not necessarily let you go the way you want to to either station.

Not risking it, so using supporters coach this time.

 

[Croydonbloke]

Don't you lot usually end up in Clapham first

 

[Croydonbloke]

Bring your torches, the dark streets of South Norwood are none too pleasant

Agreed

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Don't you lot usually end up in Clapham first

Only on the common. At night.

So it'll be AFTER the game.

 

[Croydonbloke]

Only on the common. At night.

So it'll be AFTER the game.

How did I forget?

 

[The Grockle]

Train straight to Norwood would be the easiest way but I can see the Police being right Nazi’s that night. If I was coming from Brighton, I’d be inclined to jump off the train at Redhill then get the 405 London bus route to West Croydon, that way there’s little or no chance of being kettled in by the police and you can enjoy the delights of Croydon in relative peace.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

How did I forget?

Probaby the effects of ageing blokie old chap.