Southend Away

[Genk]

Friday night in October, whats the easiest way to get their via trains? Dont fancy driving really.

[Michelle]

I'm driving, don't fancy the train and I have to work on Saturday morning. Gah.

[REDARMY79]

Any ticket news yet?? Probably drive.

[The Saturday Boy]

Any ticket news yet??

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10280~1799121,00.html

[Pancake]

Trains from Fenchurch or Liverpool Street stations both go to Southend, all depends on which Southend station you want to get to.

Personally, I might go and drive, but Im only 15 miles away.

[REDARMY79]

Cheers for the info

[Pancake]

Some info from the Shrimpers website:


Directions:

By Car
From M25 take Junction 29 and follow the A127 to Southend. Continue towards the town centre, through the lights near to the Bell Pub. At the next roundabout turn right (3rd turning), continuing on the A127. The ground is on the right just past the next traffic lights.


By Train
The closest station to the ground is Prittlewell, about a five minute walk away. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street. As you exit the station turn right, you will then come to a crossroads with traffic lights. On your right is the 'Fish House', fish and chip shop. Pass this and turn right. Walk about 100 yards and the ground is tucked away on your left.


If you happen to end up at Southend Central station (served by trains from London Fenchurch Street), you're about a 25 minute walk from the ground. The main bus station is close to Southend Central, and therefore it may be ideal to get a bus up to the ground, rather than walking. The numbers 7, 8, 9, and 29 buses all stop right outside Roots Hall Football Ground.


I would add that if you are driving you can just as easily get to Sarfend on the A13 rather than the A127. You have to join the A127 after the A13 anyway. The A127 gets (marginally) more blocked that the A13 on a Friday afternoon so might be the better option. Also, there is a 50MPH speed camera system in place on the A127 after Basildon, all are working and you can get caught multiple times on 1 stretch.

If you are going my train, Liverpool Street gets you closer to the ground, but you are much more likely to get a decent train ride from Fenchurch, where trains up to 4.30 or so are more quiet. Also, the guards on c2c are more relaxed about drinking on the train I have found. When you get you Southend on the c2c line, the walk to the ground isnt that bad, a few pubs on the way.

[RedAndWhite91]

Why do Saaafffend play games on a Friday night?

[Pancake]

Why do Saaafffend play games on a Friday night?

Weekenders.

[stevegrant]

Weekenders.
Also an international week...

[RedAndWhite91]

I still don't understand.

[stevegrant]

England will be playing on the Saturday, so to maximise the possible attendance, they move the game to the Friday night.

[RedAndWhite91]

Fair play, cheers.

[oldsarum]

England will be playing on the Saturday, so to maximise the possible attendance, they move the game to the Friday night.

I thought when it was initially announced it was changed to Friday on police advice

[This Charming Man]

They try and play some games on Friday as they believe that London Prem teams being at home affect their attendances, though this time around the game has been moved to the Friday by the OB, as we played up a bit last time we were there.

Won't affect me though as I'll be in Ukraine with England.

[stkev7]

They try and play some games on Friday as they believe that London Prem teams being at home affect their attendances, though this time around the game has been moved to the Friday by the OB, as we played up a bit last time we were there.

Won't affect me though as I'll be in Ukraine with England.

Same here thankfully, Southend on a Friday night is not the most attractive of fixtures. A night out in Kiev will be far more entertaining.

[Big John]

As with their Millwall, Gillingham, Leyton Orient matches, the Essex Police force request Friday and in some cases Thursday matches.

Southend is not the 'kiss me quick, squeeze me tight' seaside rresort that some might imagine. Lots of 'scalps' to be had, so they want to keep the visiting numbers to a minimum. I beleive that in bygone days, their reputation would stand up to that of Millwall's infamous 'Halfway Line' and ones who used to wear skull caps (name esacpes me).
Epitomised 70's hooliganism to a large degree.

For those travelling up, you might wish to enjoy a pleasant walk along one of the longest piers in the World, it's a beauty.

[ianthesaint]

Im not bothered what day its on... Im in Ukraine

[Griffo]

Im not bothered what day its on... Im in Ukraine

Thanks for your input.

[Saint Samuel]

Wonder how many we'll get going to this one. A few of us are staying there and hitting the town afterwards, any one know what the night life is like there?

[Pancake]

Wonder how many we'll get going to this one. A few of us are staying there and hitting the town afterwards, any one know what the night life is like there?

Depends on what like really. For me, Im not keen on Sarfend for the night out; but it's horses for courses at the end of the day. Too many geezers for my liking.

[Saint Samuel]

Got some mates in Chelmsford, which is nearby, so might go there for the night out instead.

[Draino76]

Muse, the strip bar in Southend. Cheap beer with the finest cheap girls.

[Andy_Porter]

Think this will be my next away game, can't wait now.

Reckon we will still take a few despite it being a Friday.

[Jillyanne]

Going up for the whole weekend, can't wait. :rolleyes:

[Michelle]

Everyone gang up on bungle. Apparently he's not going. Outrageous.

[ladysaint]

Think this will be my next away game, can't wait now.

Reckon we will still take a few despite it being a Friday.

I thought you were coming to Oldham I have ordered you a ticket.

Oops sorry thought I was reading the Orient thread.

[Andy_Porter]

I thought you were coming to Oldham I have ordered you a ticket.

Oops sorry thought I was reading the Orient thread.

Yeah i am coming to Oldham, thanks.

[Baj]

Will be my first away game of the season, going with Arizona.
Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise on m25? Google says its 1 min difference, I suspect its not!

[Draino76]

ANTI.

[Dog]

Will be my first away game of the season, going with Arizona.
Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise on m25? Google says its 1 min difference, I suspect its not!

Anti-Clockwise, without a shadow of doubt, that north stretch of the M25 is a nightmare anytime after 3pm onwards.

[scruftydog]

Will be my first away game of the season, going with Arizona.
Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise on m25? Google says its 1 min difference, I suspect its not!

1 minute difference when you're sat in a 20 mile jam doesn't make much difference. The pratt who decided to move this to a Friday night has obviously never sat on the M25 for 2 hours going nowhere!

If you're going clockwise you'll hit the jam where the M3 joins the M25 and be lucky to do more than 20mph past the M4, on through the roadworks (Jnct 16-18) and on to the M1 junction. Thats assuming there's not been an accident or a breakdown in the roadworks!

If you go anti-clockwise again you'll hit the queue at the top of the M3 which crawls through to the next junction, and will be slow through to the A3 junction. Will be slow again around Clacket Lane, and then you'll join the queue for the Dartford Tunnel - expect at least an hour hold-up there!

Some regular users are now getting so hacked off with Dartford on a Friday that they're going through the centre of London and using the Blackwall Tunnel - not to be recommended though!

Message is leave early (Thursday should suffice!!).

[Arizona]

Will be my first away game of the season, going with Arizona.
Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise on m25? Google says its 1 min difference, I suspect its not!

Just to add, there is apparently space for two more in the Bajmobile*. PM either of us for details.

*We do not accept liability for any death, serious injury, sexual harassment which occurs in this vehicle.

[Baj]

Space for 3 actually :)
£6 fuel each if we get 5 of us in there.

[Michelle]

What time you two planning on leaving?

[Baj]

Havent thought about it yet but ill take a half day friday to accommodate everyone elses plans too. You and turtle want a lift?

[Baj]

There are now 2 seats available in the Bajmobile along with Arizona and... if forget his forum name, um, just_mike?

[Arizona]

There are now 2 seats available in the Bajmobile along with Arizona and... if forget his forum name, um, just_mike?

No, actually it's Nineteen Canteen.

[Saint Samuel]

Anyone know of any cheap accomodation in Southend?

[stevegrant]

Will be my first away game of the season, going with Arizona.
Clockwise or Anti-Clockwise on m25? Google says its 1 min difference, I suspect its not!
Let the train take the strain :)

[Baj]

Let the train take the strain :)
Gonna be able to get there cheaper or quicker by train IF you were leaving from southampton?

[scott_saints]

Anyone got a decent timetable for the trains? Can't seem to get anything good...

[Baj]

you can come with us if you like scott, you only live 1/2 mile from me.

[Pancake]

Debating to go or not to this...

[stevegrant]

Gonna be able to get there cheaper or quicker by train IF you were leaving from southampton?
Group Saver for £20 each, if there's 4 of you, or £25.95 each with a network railcard.

Southampton Central to Waterloo, Waterloo to Stratford (underground, Jubilee Line), Stratford to Prittlewell (nearest station to Roots Hall).

[Draino76]

Group Saver for £20 each, if there's 4 of you, or £25.95 each with a network railcard.

Southampton Central to Waterloo, Waterloo to Stratford (underground, Jubilee Line), Stratford to Prittlewell (nearest station to Roots Hall).

Its a damn sight quicker to get to Waterloo, get the Waterloo and city line to Bank, then walk 5 minutes to Fenchurch or Liverpool St.

[stevegrant]

Its a damn sight quicker to get to Waterloo, get the Waterloo and city line to Bank, then walk 5 minutes to Fenchurch or Liverpool St.
A fair point - I was just going by what the National Rail Enquiries website suggested :)

[Andy_Porter]

Group Saver for £20 each, if there's 4 of you, or £25.95 each with a network railcard.

Southampton Central to Waterloo, Waterloo to Stratford (underground, Jubilee Line), Stratford to Prittlewell (nearest station to Roots Hall).

Are there many places to drink near the ground if you get off at Prittlewell?

Heard it was better to get off at Soutend Victoria, not sure how far away that is compared to Prittlewell.

Also does the group saver to London cover the Stratford to Prittlewell part of the journey?

[stevegrant]

Are there many places to drink near the ground if you get off at Prittlewell?

Heard it was better to get off at Soutend Victoria, not sure how far away that is compared to Prittlewell.

Also does the group saver to London cover the Stratford to Prittlewell part of the journey?
You'll have more choice if you go to Southend Victoria, but it's a bit of a trek from there to the ground.

Re the Underground part of the journey, I don't know - the website didn't mention anything about having to buy a separate tube ticket.

[Andy_Porter]

You'll have more choice if you go to Southend Victoria, but it's a bit of a trek from there to the ground.

Re the Underground part of the journey, I don't know - the website didn't mention anything about having to buy a separate tube ticket.

Cheers Steve.

Just checked on trainline and that said the same 77 quid for 4 to Prittlewell. I thought we might have needed an extra ticket for the last part.

Might just go to Southend Victoria and make a day of it, probably get there for 1ish.

[Pancake]

Sarfend staion map:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/nexus_icon/sarfend.jpg

Footy ground circled.

All 5 stations listed can get you back to London if needs be, the bottom 3 via Fenchurch Street; top 2 go to Liverpool Street.

A127 9top) takes you back to the M25 Brentwood Junction; A13 takes you back to M25 Lakeside/Thurrock Junction.

Adventure Island, the Kursal etc are all down the sea front at teh bottom of the picture (for those making a day or 2 of it).

[Andy_Porter]

Looks like Southend Vic isn't that much further away than Prittlewell, probably get the train to there and go back from Prittlewell after.

[Jillyanne]

We are there all weekend - anyone know which pub will be best before and after the game?

[RedAndWhite91]

How long do you reckon it would take if I got the travelclub coach?

[Saint Samuel]

We are there all weekend - anyone know which pub will be best before and after the game?

Away fans guide says:

"After being closed for a while, the Golden Lion, that was previously popular with away fans has now re-opened. This pub is situated on the A127, just up from the car park entrance to the Main Stand. The nearby Spread Eagle pub is for home fans only, along with the Blue Boar that is a little further on up the road. A bit further away is the 'The Bell', a large Toby Carvery, which you pass on your way into Southend on the A127. David Wells informs me; 'There is the Bar Victoria Court, which is located further down the A127 from Roots Hall towards Southend. It is not a traditional football pub by any means but it is okay for pre-match pint'. The town centre is around a 20 minute walk away, where there are plenty of pubs including a Wetherspoons outlet (the Last Post on Clifftown Road). There are also a number of bars along the seafront, which can be quite nice on a a sunny Saturday afternoon. Any Walden adds; 'The Railway Tavern which is outside Prittlewell station is also used by away fans.'

We're staying at the Premier Inn at Thorpe Bay, which is the other side of town.

[Our Claus]

How long do you reckon it would take if I got the travelclub coach?

Coaches are leaving St Marys at 2.30 I think.

[Griffo]

How many you reckon we will take?

[Chez]

I finish work at 5.30pm in Soton on Friday. Whats the chances of me getting there on time? Sounds like none.

[Baj]

I finish work at 5.30pm in Soton on Friday. Whats the chances of me getting there on time? Sounds like none.
Bugger all mate, its over a 2 hour drive even if the roads are clear... sure you can't sneak out of work early ;)

[Michelle]

I finish work at 5.30pm in Soton on Friday. Whats the chances of me getting there on time? Sounds like none.

I'm finishing at 14:30, reckon I'll do well to get there by 18:00. Good old M25 on a Friday afternoon!

[Saint Samuel]

Looks like we'll be getting the 2pm train from Southampton central, gets into Southend East at 5:10pm.

[Franny's Tash]

hmm and there was me thinking Friday night meant it was on the tellyvish :-(

[Andy_Porter]

Anyone know of a good place to park for Southend? also how long should I leave to get there? I don't want to be waiting around long before so getting there at 7ish would probably be ideal.

Was going to go on the train and spend the day up there but been really ill and had to spend the last 2 days in hospital so think it's probably best I drive up now. Still feel really rough but should hopefulyl be ok tomorrow.

[Genk]

Does anyone know how many we have sold for tomorrow?

[Chez]

Bugger all mate, its over a 2 hour drive even if the roads are clear... sure you can't sneak out of work early ;)

we `work to rule' so to speak (9-5.30) which is great as it prevents lots of long days for no extra money but crap if you want to sneak out early. Whoever moved the day is a tit.

[mikesfc7]

So what pub is everyone going to? that Golden Lion pub next to the stadium sounds like a good idea

[didulike1t]

Anyone got a decent timetable for the trains? Can't seem to get anything good...
This is the nuts of a train web site, how do the germans report on our rail network better than we do?
Deutsche Bahn UK - http://www.bahn.co.uk

its a tool of the highest order!
"up the saints"
see you in southend

[West End Saint]

I was defo not going until yesterday afternoon but then my brother pulled a Rabbit out of the hat & now I am. Not only has he sorted a ticket & train he even phoned her indoors & got me ground clearence what a top lad.

Couldnt sleep last night I am 41 & like a kid at christmas so excited about going to the ass end of nowhere to watch the mighty Saints get in lets have it see you there

[Saint Samuel]

Got a spare ticket, one of our mates dropped out this morning, £10 ono, can meet outside Roots Hall. Ring 07765390318 if interested.