Car Parking - 10th May - Ebbsfleet International

[PatMan]

From the Fleet offish site...

 

For fans who wish to leave their car at the station there is a special all-day parking rate of

[Hempstead Gaz]

Whilst their generosity is not in question, it isn't that helpful to those fans wanting to travel by train from Northfleet station, as I had planned. Car park D is probably 2 miles from Northfleet Station, whilst C (where we now normally park) is but a short 5 minute walk.

My only other alternative is to slog it on the Chatham - CharingX chuffer.

[thatguy]

the coaches organised by the club, are leaving from car park D. So why not get a coach CG.

[kaizen]

80+ coaches all leaving from car park D at about the same time and then leaving Wembley at about the same time and then getting back to car park D at the same time? Think I'll get the train from Strood...

[David Holden]

Originally Posted By: thatguy

the coaches organised by the club, are leaving from car park D. So why not get a coach CG.

[eufckev]

If 4 adults or 3 adults travel together on the train, you go for the price of 2.

[kmj]

Isn't that what CG is planning to do - ie go by coach to Wembley but get to the carpark by rail? He is right it is quite a trek to carpark D by foot and this has clearly not been taken into account by whoever has planned this, presumably thinking everyone will drive there (or arrive by parachute). I heard it mentioned at the weekend that Ebbsfleet Station's carpark C would not be available (presumably because D will be otherwise occupied by the Club due to its plans). It might in the cirumstances be best to travel the whole journey by rain and underground instead. At least CG can catch a faster train to London instead. It could be even cheaper than the

[kmj]

Where did you get the figure of 80+ coaches from? That is around twice as many as are in the King's Ferry fleet I believe.

[Jeff]

Season ticket will work for me.

[Hempstead Gaz]

I CAN get an express from Chatham - Victoria in 40 minutes - with free parking at my office. It's then a couple of tubes to Wembley via a suitable public house.

I just thought it might be more fun going from Northfleet station with a train full of fans.

Factor in the hour to clear Wembley by coach, the n at least 90 minutes home, tube and train is logistcally the better option.

As parking is 2 miles away - I'll probably stick to plan A.

[Richard C]

season ticket and oyster card = free (well amost!!)!! wahooo

[Stu M]

Originally Posted By: Chatham Gary

I just thought it might be more fun going from Northfleet station with a train full of fans.

I wonder will the unsuspecting passengers who get on before and after Gravesend feel the same way...

[Hempstead Gaz]

If they are unsuspecting, they must have been on holiday in Outer Mongolia!!

[kaizen]

Originally Posted By: kmj

Where did you get the figure of 80+ coaches from? That is around twice as many as are in the King's Ferry fleet I believe.

From a club official whilst standing in the queue waiting to buy my tickets on Monday

[Stu M]

Originally Posted By: Chatham Gary

If they are unsuspecting, they must have been on holiday in Outer Mongolia!!

I'll be willing to bet there's the odd Mildred travelling from Strood, or Pierre the French student living in Abbey Wood or the holidaying Martinez family from Madrid getting on at Blackheath that might get a nasty shock...

[Hirsty]

Good to see that the moaning tradition is still thriving ( not you Stu...just couldn't be bothered to track back ).

 

If you don't want to go.....then stay at home.....but FFS leave it out about the arrangements please ? Had we lost to Aldersh*t, then no doubt more would moan about only a top ten finish !!

 

 

 

 

 

[PatMan]

Judging by the usual apathy towards the team - maybe most of the locals still have no effing idea who 'Ebbsfleet' are!

[thatguy]

It may seems I paid over the odds david. But I dont care, I'd rather go by coach then go on a train, change at charing x, or wherever, get on a underground train, and then walk it.

Plus i am putting money (as little as it may be) back into the club.

[Hirsty]

Quite right mate.....do what you want to do....it may not happen again for a while !

 

There's only one way of life, and that's your own !!

 

Cheers,

[Harry J Allstars]

Originally Posted By: Stu M

I'll be willing to bet there's the odd Mildred travelling from Strood, or Pierre the French student living in Abbey Wood or the holidaying Martinez family from Madrid getting on at Blackheath that might get a nasty shock...

I know Stu, I can't wait. This is part of the reason why I'm going by Train.