Kid in the Riot Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just looking at getting the train to this one and due to the late ko it doesnt leave much margin for error after the game. Checked TFL and theres a train leaving Thornton Heath at 10.11 back to Victoria, thats 25 min journey, then at least half hour from there to Padd for the half 11 to BTM. Like i say, not much room for error and 7.45 ko wouldve helped. Thoughts from any Londonheads?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider army1981 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Each time I've done palace on train have made it back easy!! Even had time for a cheeky pint in the pride of paddington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think most palace games are 8pm. Not the easiest place to get to in the rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWRed Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Tube back should be about 20 minutes if you change at Oxford Circus for the Bakerloo line. Should be fine if you do that. Don't try and get the direct Circle line back. You will be waiting a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 What's a taxi to paddington going to cost? 4 in a cab £5 each ish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWRed Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 What's a taxi to paddington going to cost? 4 in a cab £5 each ish ? 30 - 35 quid should be depending on the route they take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Not having a good day! booked my train tickets earlier to get there with time to spare for a 19:45 kick off... With a 22:15 train back from Norwood Junction Better hope there's not much injury time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cos Arsenal are playing at 7:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider army1981 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Not having a good day! booked my train tickets earlier to get there with time to spare for a 19:45 kick off... With a 22:15 train back from Norwood Junction Better hope there's not much injury time! You will make it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpitman Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 What's a taxi to paddington going to cost? 4 in a cab £5 each ish ? You'll be lucky!!! When did you last get a taxi?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is the circle line that bad? Its seven stops on the circle line with no changes If you use victoria station to oxford circus line then the bakerloo line, that seven stops with one change. So I'll bow to those with more London underground experiences than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 You will make it easy After injury time the game will finish 9.55pm ish and it's a 15-20 min walk to either train station so I wouldn't say it's that easy! I think those of us on the trains are going to have to leave on 90 and get a march on back to the station. I take the point of worst case scenario a taxi. It's only about 3 miles from Victoria to Padd so even if we don't get to Victoria till 11pm there's always the option of a 15 min cab to Padd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Don't all midweek palace and reading games kick off at 8pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Never been to Selhurst Park but always a ground I've loved the look of. See we have sold nearly 300 tickets looking online. How many do people think we will take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is the circle line that bad? Its seven stops on the circle line with no changes If you use victoria station to oxford circus line then the bakerloo line, that seven stops with one change. So I'll bow to those with more London underground experiences than me. Either way it will take you about 20 mins. But the frequency of trains going to paddington on the circle line will be lower, so you might end up waiting 10 minutes or more for a circle line train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm in a differnet boat to most as my train goes from Euston But... Having put a bit of effort into looking at journey times, I could still make a 23:30 train leaving Norwood at 22:35 This may involve a sprint across London Bridge! - Accodring to Underground website the 22:53 tube from Victoria will see you at Paddington for 23:10 That's on the 22:23 from Norwood Junction ... any later and your in the lap of the Gods (from Norwood)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWRed Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is the circle line that bad? Its seven stops on the circle line with no changes If you use victoria station to oxford circus line then the bakerloo line, that seven stops with one change. So I'll bow to those with more London underground experiences than me. I haven't checked the exact times, so you may be lucky on the night with them. But in my experience you will see about 4/5 District line trains pass for every circle line train at Victoria, so you will wait a good 10+ minutes for a circle line train and then you have to add the 20 odd minute journey as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I haven't checked the exact times, so you may be lucky on the night with them. But in my experience you will see about 4/5 District line trains pass for every circle line train at Victoria, so you will wait a good 10+ minutes for a circle line train and then you have to add the 20 odd minute journey as well. You are right, just checked and Circle line train is every 10 mins whereas Victoria line is every 2/3 mins so will go that route. Cheers for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 You'll be lucky!!! When did you last get a taxi?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Most weeks in and around London ! Think a taxi to paddington Will be about £20 at that time of night !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Most weeks in and around London ! Think a taxi to paddington Will be about £20 at that time of night !!! An unlicensed one maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harito495 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Another option if you haven't already bough travel - Megabus 23:45 Victoria - £4:00 & should give more than enough time to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Many driving up? Hoping to get off work so I may drive up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm driving up, staying with a mate in Croydon so a pretty stress free away game for me, can't stand rushing for a train! See you all in the pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatcham red Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 It is possible to make the 11.30pm, done it a few times after Palace, Millwall and Charlton, all of which have their challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 ..soz, buggered up the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm in a differnet boat to most as my train goes from Euston ...Blimey, last thing I'd do is go by boat!! ... goodluck with that Soli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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