Parking & travel advice for Norwich

[Bigtomfu]

I'm not sure what time Mithras House actually opens, but I thought the free travel only applies after 11:30am on match days. Don't know if that's actually enforced or not though??

It's 3 hours either side of kick off I believe.

Definitely recommend the Station car park as the most sensible option too.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Drive to Lewes
Park up there. Its no more than £5 for all day unlike Brighton's car parking madness.
You get the free train and back to Falmer for the match . She can get a return train ticket to Brighton. Its £6.40.
Less hassle than driving all the way into Brighton too.

So, with the parking and train fare, it'll cost them £11.40 to park in Lewes - may as well park at Brighton station for £13 and be central.

 

[Shy Talk]

Why not park and ride from Withdean to town centre, then bus or train to the match and back? Take the wife out for a meal and drown your sorrows after the match and get bus back to Withdean.

 

[broadsman]

Plenty of useful advice and options there- thanks very much. To keep things simple I'm favouring either the station car park or the Churchill shopping one. That way my wife is centrally located for the day and we can simply use the matchday transport option. Looks like a fair cost to park whichever we do it anyway. Am I right in thinking if we park at the station there will be a free return train from there? If we park at the Churchill Centre what is the closest transport link?
Thanks for this assistance.

 

[chaileyjem]

So, with the parking and train fare, it'll cost them £11.40 to park in Lewes - may as well park at Brighton station for £13 and be central.

less petrol driving to and from brighton and back though.

 

[Lincoln Imp]

Btn Stn would be my choice for a hassle-free day - allow half an hour for the last three miles into Brighton though.

Regarding the shopping... The very centre of town, round Churchill Square, is nothing special on the retail front. Churchill Square itself is bland. Spend an hour or more in North Laine (next to the station) then stroll south through the Pavilion Gardens to The Lanes. I'd then walk to the adjacent seafront and if she doesn't fancy the pier, turn right and walk as far as the i360 tower. Turn right there up to Western Road and right once again towards Churchill Square. It's a short stroll from there up to the station.

 

[broadsman]

Just seen a reply mentioning Withdean Park and Ride ( although it now seems to have vanished (the thread not the P&R!)) Looking at the Withdean option we can buy a family return for £10 which is a bit cheaper than some parking options. Any logistical issues with using this to cover both shopping and football?

 

[Official Old Man]

Just seen a reply mentioning Withdean Park and Ride ( although it now seems to have vanished (the thread not the P&R!)) Looking at the Withdean option we can buy a family return for £10 which is a bit cheaper than some parking options. Any logistical issues with using this to cover both shopping and football?

Withdean would be a good call (check times though). The North Lains, Lanes, Pier, i360 would be a good stroll. And meet up somewhere in Queens Road, everyone local knows the clock tower, which is down from the station. 6:00 would be a good meeting time.

 

[clippedgull]

Just seen a reply mentioning Withdean Park and Ride ( although it now seems to have vanished (the thread not the P&R!)) Looking at the Withdean option we can buy a family return for £10 which is a bit cheaper than some parking options. Any logistical issues with using this to cover both shopping and football?

That could be a good option. The only major downside is getting back to it post match.

From the Amex, you can get a train to Brighton and a bus no 27 to going to Westdene (basically it ends up back at the park and ride.. both included with your match ticket). I would guess it will be around an hour to get back to your car from the final whistle.

If you are going to park up from 11:30 then use your match tickets to get into town and then onto the Amex (25 or 25X to the stadium) Just get your wife a City saver ticket (£5) for unlimited all day travel on Brighton & Hove buses.

Get off at the Clock Tower for Churchill Sq (shopping area) and your wife can return when she is ready from the stop directly opposite.

 

[crookie]

Plenty of useful advice and options there- thanks very much. To keep things simple I'm favouring either the station car park or the Churchill shopping one. That way my wife is centrally located for the day and we can simply use the matchday transport option. Looks like a fair cost to park whichever we do it anyway. Am I right in thinking if we park at the station there will be a free return train from there? If we park at the Churchill Centre what is the closest transport link?
Thanks for this assistance.

The train to and from the ground is included. Churchill Square is only a 10 minute walk to the station

 

[CHAPPERS]

The station car park is the best idea and you should do it. Trust me. Chruchill Square means loads of traffic issues in and out of town, Station parking only a 5 minute walk to everywhere.

 

[Bozza]

Plenty of useful advice and options there- thanks very much. To keep things simple I'm favouring either the station car park or the Churchill shopping one. That way my wife is centrally located for the day and we can simply use the matchday transport option. Looks like a fair cost to park whichever we do it anyway. Am I right in thinking if we park at the station there will be a free return train from there? If we park at the Churchill Centre what is the closest transport link?
Thanks for this assistance.

Park at the station...

1. Easier to get to when you reach town.
2. Considerably cheaper. CS get's very expensive after 4 hours.

 

[BensGrandad]

Go to Withdean Shoppers Park and Ride you and son will be free with your ticket wifes fare will be £4 you wont park in Brighton town centre for much less and the 27 goes straight to the clocktower. You can get off at the station or stay on to the clocktower and get the 25 bus, again free.

 

[Eeyore]

Just seen a reply mentioning Withdean Park and Ride ( although it now seems to have vanished (the thread not the P&R!)) Looking at the Withdean option we can buy a family return for £10 which is a bit cheaper than some parking options. Any logistical issues with using this to cover both shopping and football?

Really, with your family taking different options for the day the station car park is best. It's smack in the centre.

Be at the station for 2.00 latest for your journey to Falmer. Preferably earlier as there is a big crowd tomorrow. Your lady can meet you back there.

The Withdean Park and Ride adds redundant logistics to your day.

There are buses available to the stadium as well from the bottom of North Street if you can't be arsed to walk back up to the station. Number 25 is frequent. There is the 28 and 29 too. Get on and follow the scarves.

Have a splendid day- apart from the obvious.

 

[Official Old Man]

Poor bloke must be regreting asking now. And just to put things straight, all replies are truthful and no-one has posted any duff advice.

 

[Gwylan]

Poor bloke must be regreting asking now. And just to put things straight, all replies are truthful and no-one has posted any duff advice.

Well, apart from "Park on the A27" option

 

[BensGrandad]

If he wants to use a football P & R I would suggest Mithras House as there are numerous buses that go from there to Churchill Sq for his wife's shopping.

 

[timbha]

just park at Brighton station for the day.

thread closed.

 

[Notters]

Amazed Withdean has been suggested. Buses from there go all round the houses. Literally.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Why not park and ride from Withdean to town centre, then bus or train to the match and back? Take the wife out for a meal and drown your sorrows after the match and get bus back to Withdean.

The 27 takes forever to get into town from Withdean. The station car park is definitely the best option for the game and shopping.