Vive_La_Villa Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Yep. Can't remember what time we got to moor street. But it was early. Like 7:30 am early. Train was rammed so we started off standing. The queues at Moor Street had already started so the train was totally full when it set off. Yet at every station more people got on. I mean I thought it was physically impossible to get anymore people on the train, and it stopped at like 3 more stations and people got on at every stop. Probably the longest couple of hours of my life. I wasn’t planning on leaving until 10 but im glad you’ve posted this. I ain’t taking the chance now. Can see if I can get a refund for tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Getting the train from moor street down to wembley last year was fine but coming back was vile Train was packed out with these lads constantly singing songs, doing drugs in front of everyone then one of them set the alarm off at leamington spa so we had to wait an extra half an hour. Gotta be one of the worst days ever the final last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Spare a thought for the poor souls who've got about four hours to clean them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Giro said: Getting the train from moor street down to wembley last year was fine but coming back was vile Train was packed out with these lads constantly singing songs, doing drugs in front of everyone then one of them set the alarm off at leamington spa so we had to wait an extra half an hour. Gotta be one of the worst days ever the final last year Right. If @Stevo985 posts wernt enough this has just confirmed I’m driving, whether I can get a refund on my train tickets or not! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, Giro said: Train was packed out with these lads constantly singing songs, doing drugs in front of everyone then one of them set the alarm off at leamington spa so we had to wait an extra half an hour. And that was just the driver and the train crew staff 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 20, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I wasn’t planning on leaving until 10 but im glad you’ve posted this. I ain’t taking the chance now. Can see if I can get a refund for tickets. Apparently leaving later last year was actually better. I think everyone had the same idea so the early trains were packed. I wouldn't like to take the risk and leave later though in case the trains are too full. Like I said it was just my own experience. Plenty of people have said the trains were ok last year. And if you got a seat they would have been fine. But standing was horrendous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 On 17/05/2019 at 11:52, hogso said: My experience on the coach was pretty awful. Hilarious in hindsight as fans on the coach continually berated and sang insulting songs at the inept and clearly inexperienced driver. And yes, we arrived way too late to do anything other than go to the turnstiles. I booked the train for £30 return on the Chiltern line from Moor Street to Wembley Stadium, as posted on the previous page by rev. Pleased with that. Bloody coach from VP last time, we had to get off and walk when we saw the arch or would never have parked in time. Bit of panic finding where it had parked. But didn't really care about anything after the game. Me and the lad booked train from Tamworth to Euston three weeks ago. £22 return each. But dont have a ticket yet. Praying to get one tonight (4 games, semi and FA cup match, was not enough this time ) both on afternoon shift, so taking both phones, I pad and works PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lainux Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Will be going by myself, anyone fancy meeting up for drinks & food? Could get a Villatalk group together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 5 hours ago, chappy said: Do Trainline still charge a fee? You can buy tickets for the same price from any train company website without a booking fee. I use the Virgin Trains app as you get nectar points and they also save the tickets in the app for you. They do but for the sake of a couple of quid and the amount of times I use a train I'd rather just pay it for the convenience of 1 app to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 17/05/2019 at 18:23, AndyC said: Lichfield to Euston £57 return for two adults. 8.54am out and 7.30pm return On 18/05/2019 at 21:39, Bizzzle said: Where did you book that mate? I’m going from Lichfield too Anyone getting the train from Lichfield and/or Tamworth and then Atherstone and Rugby just need to be mindful that this will be the same line that the Derby fans will be using. I have done a search of trains from Derby, Its a change point at Tamworth and then these are the calling stations.... Tamworth station will be very busy with Derby and Villa fans. Unless they have put specials on for the Derby fans but i doubt it. This will be the same for the later trains leaving as well. Will also make the return journey interesting as well. Last year Tamworth station was full of Villa fans who effectively filled the train at that point. So Monday will be interesting to see how the trains cope. I can see some of them being standing room only. Edited May 20, 2019 by imavillan added comment on last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Plenty of Villa use the train from Nuneaton too. I imagine there will be less than safe standing room only when/if they try and get on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 People are arriving there before 10am?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Which website’s do people recommend to park on someone’s drive? As found a few sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I tried justpark, which is usually very good, but the locals are taking the piss. I think the cheapest was about 17 quid. I found a normal car park on parkopedia for way under what people were charging for their driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, Davkaus said: People are arriving there before 10am?! anyone getting there after 10 will be late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I doubt I'll have woken up by 10. 2 and a half hour drive... I'll set off at 11 to be in the safe side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) @Davkaus with a 3pm ko get there early, soak up the atmosphere. get a bite to eat, a few beers and before you know it you will be in the ground watching the teams come out.....time flies dear friend. this is no ''ordinary'' game at VP Edited May 20, 2019 by imavillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I tried justpark, which is usually very good, but the locals are taking the piss. I think the cheapest was about 17 quid. I found a normal car park on parkopedia for way under what people were charging for their driveway. Nice one cheers for that, u know if that carpark is still on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 40 minutes ago, rbcuk said: Which website’s do people recommend to park on someone’s drive? As found a few sites 36 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I tried justpark, which is usually very good, but the locals are taking the piss. I think the cheapest was about 17 quid. I found a normal car park on parkopedia for way under what people were charging for their driveway. This place has a car park and is about a 25/30min walk to the stadium. Its far enough away for it to be comfortably busy without it being bonkers. Might be worth giving them a bell???? https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-preston-wembley# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyvilla Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, imavillan said: Anyone getting the train from Lichfield and/or Tamworth and then Atherstone and Rugby just need to be mindful that this will be the same line that the Derby fans will be using. I have done a search of trains from Derby, Its a change point at Tamworth and then these are the calling stations.... Tamworth station will be very busy with Derby and Villa fans. Unless they have put specials on for the Derby fans but i doubt it. This will be the same for the later trains leaving as well. Will also make the return journey interesting as well. Last year Tamworth station was full of Villa fans who effectively filled the train at that point. So Monday will be interesting to see how the trains cope. I can see some of them being standing room only. Great im on this , i thought derby fans would get the st pancras train straight through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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