One Team Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi all Anyone else going by tube in the London area next Tuesday? Looks like there is another strike on next week, starting at 21:00 on the Tuesday night! Thanks a lot TFL! Just wondered if anyone had the low down on how this will go down, what arrangements there are etc. Also where are City fans drinking pre-game in London? One Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I know there is a Leyton BR station, but not sure which main terminus serves it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 The overland trains go to either Liverpool Street or Fenchurch Street http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/timesandfares/LEM/London/110214/2145/dep It's about 45 mins by bus to Paddington from these but there will be tubes, just check on the day http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en ... or get a taxi? More general advice here http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/29555.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Also this ... http://www.hellou.com/2014/02/hilarious-londoner-thought-get-revenge-tube-strike-1341/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Chaos in Central London last evening. Gridlock on roads all around rush hour until well after 7.30. Although the overground trains are running they are packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 6, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Chaos in Central London last evening. Gridlock on roads all around rush hour until well after 7.30. Although the overground trains are running they are packed. By the time the game finishes the rush would have cleared (like last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 By the time the game finishes the rush would have cleared (like last night) Agreed but I was talking about getting to the game for kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 6, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Agreed but I was talking about getting to the game for kick off. Strike doesn't start until 9pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Strike doesn't start until 9pm Sorry - thought next weeks' strike started the same time as last nights did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy33 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 For anyone thinking of coming up to London on Tuesday on public transport be aware there is a tube strike planned to start at 21.30, so you'll get to the ground but not be able get away. I live in London but don't have a clue about the buses out that way. Anyone know which bus to get back to the centre from the east? Thinking of getting a hotel near work. Just need to know which buses to head for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Red Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 There's no bus I know of from Leytonstone to Central London during the day. The N8 goes to Trafalgar Square but starts at midnight. You can get the 257 to Stratford then get off there and the 25 takes you into Oxford Circus. I'm driving down from North London. Everywhere is going to be a b*tch through the night. Fricken union. They want hanging from the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy33 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 There's no bus I know of from Leytonstone to Central London during the day. The N8 goes to Trafalgar Square but starts at midnight. You can get the 257 to Stratford then get off there and the 25 takes you into Oxford Circus. I'm driving down from North London. Everywhere is going to be a b*tch through the night. Fricken union. They want hanging from the bridge. Thanks, Thought that might be the case. May have to give it a miss then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 The overground will still be working. If you can get to stratford, then the national rail into Liverpool street will also be working. I shall post updates when I can on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Red Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 The overground will still be working. If you can get to stratford, then the national rail into Liverpool street will also be working. I shall post updates when I can on Tuesday. Yes. Trains will work Stratford then you can bus from Liverpool St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandare 1966 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I drove there once long time ago . Missed the first 20 mins, wish I had missed it all boring draw but very nice police lady stood next to me In the ground can remember her but not much about the game ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Ah the game that some posters are saying is 'must win' with 16 games to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Ah the game that some posters are saying is 'must win' with 16 games to go We need something, we just can't keep writing off games against the top sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Last weeks strike, there were constant changes in what was running. So it's a bit hard to plan. I'm hoping that because of the game they will prioritise getting the central line open at leyton. For those travelling back to paddington, best bet if the central line isn't running is bus to Stratford, national rail to Liverpool street and then circle/metropolitian/hammersmith line to paddington. Feel free to PM me with any other queries. Also, for those with smartphones download citymapper, it's a godsend for public transport in London. And they updated it through out the strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Last weeks strike, there were constant changes in what was running. So it's a bit hard to plan. I'm hoping that because of the game they will prioritise getting the central line open at leyton. For those travelling back to paddington, best bet if the central line isn't running is bus to Stratford, national rail to Liverpool street and then circle/metropolitian/hammersmith line to paddington. Feel free to PM me with any other queries. Also, for those with smartphones download citymapper, it's a godsend for public transport in London. And they updated it through out the strike. How much do you reckon a taxi would cost back to Paddington from the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 My app is estimating around 40 quid. Best bet is prebooking a minicab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Red Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 How much do you reckon a taxi would cost back to Paddington from the ground? If he goes through the centre it will take ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Red Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 My app is estimating around 40 quid. Best bet is prebooking a minicab. That's normal night though isn't it? My driver who picked me up last week said on last weeks strike it took him an hour to go 1 mile in W1!! These unions bollocks it up for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 A tube-free tip for anyone who needs to get back to Paddington for the 23.30 train back to Temple Meads: take a brisk walk along Leyton High Road to Stratford station after the game (or bus), get the Overground service from Stratford to Brondesbury (the Overground is unaffected by the tube strike, and trains run every 15 minutes), then get the 332 bus to Paddington from outside Brondesbury station on Kilburn High Road. Alternatively jump in a cab on Kilburn High Road - shouldn't cost more than a tenner to Paddington. That journey should be 'doable' in time for the 23.30 and it avoids any potential chaos on the central, circle, metropolitan or H+C lines. The 22.15 from Stratford gets to Brondesbury at 22.48 - although don't hang around too long after the final whistle as it'll probably take the best part of 25-30 minutes to get to Stratford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 North London red's advice is good. From what tfl have just put out another way is, from Stratford get the jubilee to Waterloo and then the bakerloo to paddington as these lines are running. I managed to make a trip across London last week during the strike with relative ease on the lines that were running. Actually got to kings cross from East London quicker as the tube just went straight through the closed stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman-is-god Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I live in NW London and will be driving to the game. I live very near Kilburn High Road so if anyone wants a lift back to Kilburn, where access to Paddington is easy (bus or cab) let me know, am happy to give people a lift back to there if it helps anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Anyone know if it will be Pay On The Day - website ticketing detail not updated in ages. Don't finish until after 1830 but hoping Central from Bank to Leyton does the job. My reading of TFL strike notes is some service would still run every ten minutes after the game? That might be enough. It's either that for me or Jubilee from Stratford to London Bridge - but then I only need to make a Northern Line change to South London, not Paddington and the rest like most on here. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Twitter feed says pay on the night, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks Graham! Result... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatcham red Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Just got turned back at Reading station trying to get into London due to "worsening weather conditions at Maidenhead". Good luck to all those that make it tonight despite floods and tube strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 you might want to double check - most London trains cancelled beyond reading, only a couple out every hour at the moment, and thats to deal with ALL london routes through Reading. it'll be a zoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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