notjon Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Anybody got any experience of new Wembley traffic congestion? I`ve got official parking next to the stadium, is it gridlock or OK? Whats the north circular likely to like? Sensible time to leave from Soton would be? Apologies if this has been done on some other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Luke Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Gridlock at stadium North circular temperamental Leave now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I'm parking at Stadium, intend on leaving Bristol at 0830 to make sure I'm there in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 as a cab driver up here lets put it like this,bring a book for the first forty minutes that you are stuck in gridlock,after that put your pedal to the metal,good luck.id advise train/tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I've got a plan. The problem is if I tell you you'll all know. Needless to say it involves hiking boots to avoid gridlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint137 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 It was fine when I went to the American Football last October, and that had 90,000 in the stadium. Left at the final whistle and was on the M3 within an hour. Was parked in the official multistory. Took me 20 minutes to get in to the car park before the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 It was fine when I went to the American Football last October, and that had 90,000 in the stadium. Left at the final whistle and was on the M3 within an hour. Was parked in the official multistory. Took me 20 minutes to get in to the car park before the match. Not 30,000 odd people all going in the same direction then though! Same with England games, people disburse using all the routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I have booked official parking outside stadium and we will probably be leaving about half 7 - 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Not 30,000 odd people all going in the same direction then though! Same with England games, people disburse using all the routes. I'll be fine then as going a different way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I'll be fine then as going a different way!! Backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Backwards? More than likely my sister is driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokingsaints Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 i will be getting a bus to about a mile away from the stadium and walking the rest. the north circular is a nightmare most sunday afternoons, and with the additional 75k people in the area, i expect walking away from the stadium a far quicker alternative to sitting in a large circular carpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 When I saw Metallica at Wembley I used unofficial parking at a shed over the road from the stadium, took about an hours to get away from the ground. Once you get away however its buisness as usual. Might not be that way on Sunday however because most people will be heading back to Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwiz Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 We are staying the night in Covent Garden. Leaving at 6am to arrive at hotel about 8am and to find a parking spot then to tube it to Wembley. get the overground from Marylebone, tube station a jaunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Luke Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Agree with Saint Wiz - Marylebone - very quick and closest station to Wembley. Don't get to go down wembley way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian H. Cope Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I've already left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 If you leave the stadium in an hour you might get home in time for the highlights show on sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Agree with Saint Wiz - Marylebone - very quick and closest station to Wembley. Don't get to go down wembley way though. Is it ok for parking there? Trying to plan this is doing my head in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kirkup Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Best option if you're driving is M3,M25 round to J16 go east on M40 come off at J1 ( Denham ) 5 mins to Denham station, plenty of parking and 2 stops on train to Wembley. Easy peasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wedge Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 As someone who lives in NW London, I can't say enough about avoiding the North Circular around Wembley, Neasden, Willesden, Brent Cross, Hendon as well as the dreaded Hangar Lane roundabout etc. It's gridlock at the best of times. I'd personally recommend NOT DRIVING! Get the train to Waterloo, Northern Line to Golders Green then 83 bus to the stadium. Nobody gets the 83, it quietly pops up at Wembley Central station in 20 minutes and you're at Wembley Way. Bosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZZA 92 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 my brother said that some tube lines are down at the weekend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 my brother said that some tube lines are down at the weekend!! That's why we're driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wedge Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Jubilee Line's down from Finchley Road upwards. Which includes Wembley. Same goes for the Metropolitan Line. Basically, that mucks everything up. However saying that, I think the Bakerloo's ok so you could get to Wembley Central, but that will be busy as **** as everyone clambers onboard to get south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolsaint29 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Jubilee Line's down from Finchley Road upwards. Which includes Wembley. Same goes for the Metropolitan Line. Basically, that mucks everything up. However saying that, I think the Bakerloo's ok so you could get to Wembley Central, but that will be busy as **** as everyone clambers onboard to get south. I'll be heading in from M4 direction so hopefully not too bad driving, not that it matters as I shall be drinking(not driving) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Parking at Watford Junction, 20 min train to Wembley Central. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labibs Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Jubilee Line's down from Finchley Road upwards. Which includes Wembley. Same goes for the Metropolitan Line. Basically, that mucks everything up. However saying that, I think the Bakerloo's ok so you could get to Wembley Central, but that will be busy as **** as everyone clambers onboard to get south. Why have they scheduled engineering works when there is a massive game on at Wembley? Particularly a southern side, who will clearly not have all of their fans coming up on coaches? I guess I'll be getting the Bakerloo then, is Wembley Central much of a walk from the stadium itself? As you say, going to be a bit of a nightmare getting back down South! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dello Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Jubilee Line's down from Finchley Road upwards. Which includes Wembley. Same goes for the Metropolitan Line. Basically, that mucks everything up. However saying that, I think the Bakerloo's ok so you could get to Wembley Central, but that will be busy as **** as everyone clambers onboard to get south. where does it say this? i looked on the tfl website the other day and again just now and on sunday 28th march it is a full service on jubilee..... i think you may be getting confused with Saturday http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/by-date.aspx?offset=weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warksy Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 I drove to the summer Wembley game when England played and there was a tube strike. This should have provided the worst possible traffic scenario, I would think. It was very slow M25 onwards - took about 2 1/2 hours to get there from Basingstoke. After the match it was complete gridlock for an hour but then the traffic magically cleared and it was straight home. It was an evening match though. I plan to pop into Wembley Central for a bit to eat after the match as long as there is no limit on the time to leave the car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Osti Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Jubilee Line's down from Finchley Road upwards. Which includes Wembley. Same goes for the Metropolitan Line. Basically, that mucks everything up. However saying that, I think the Bakerloo's ok so you could get to Wembley Central, but that will be busy as **** as everyone clambers onboard to get south. Looking at the TFL web site you seem to be spouting old tosh mate.? Why is this? Can you explain why your creating panick?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckcow07 Posted 23 March, 2010 Share Posted 23 March, 2010 Good alternative is to park at High Wycombe and get the train to Wembley Stadium (30 mins, trains every 20 minutes). If travelling from south take A33 to M4 junction 11 (Reading) then M4 to Junction 8/9 and A404 to Wycombe. Much less hassle than trying to park near Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Trains wil be rammed even with the extra carriages on but when I was working at Wembley (I drew all the pipework & mechanical services, sorry to name drop & it wasn't my fault it was late - blame the Aussies!) I got the train to Waterloo, undeground (Bakerloo line) to Marylebone & train from Marylebone to Wembley Central. Don't go to Wembley Park. Much further to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Can i ask any knowledgeable (sp) ones out ther the best route by rail and underground from Rochester please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Can i ask any knowledgeable (sp) ones out ther the best route by rail and underground from Rochester please? Just aim for London Victoria, then Marylebone, then to Wembley Stadium as above. I think you can also train to St Pancras instead of Victoria, then to Marylebone, etc. Double checked & you can do as I've said. 1.5hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labibs Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Yeah the lines aren't closed on the Sunday, just the Saturday. That makes things a little easier for me. Thanks to those who checked this out properly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Good alternative is to park at High Wycombe and get the train to Wembley Stadium (30 mins, trains every 20 minutes). If travelling from south take A33 to M4 junction 11 (Reading) then M4 to Junction 8/9 and A404 to Wycombe. Much less hassle than trying to park near Wembley. I've just looked into that. The journey planner says there will be 2 changes and a duration of 1h 30m - 1h 40m. Typical that every f'kin train route is utter **** the day we're at Wembley. I think Marylebone is favourite at the moment. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 I'll be driving down alongside all of the Carlisle mob I would have thought. I have booked an official space but expect it to be a nightmare getting out. I was going to get the train but some friends who supported Villa in the League Cup Final said it was a nightmare getting back to the station and that there were delays on the way down - also a Sunday - so I've resigned myself to a long wait in the car. Fine if we win but if we lose ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Parking at Watford Junction, 20 min train to Wembley Central. Easy. What time you getting there Scott? Load of us staying the night before, planning on hitting the 09:23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Meeting my Dad at around 9am ... so traffic dependent, probably the same train :-) Then some brekkie in Wembley area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Best option if you're driving is M3,M25 round to J16 go east on M40 come off at J1 ( Denham ) 5 mins to Denham station, plenty of parking and 2 stops on train to Wembley. Easy peasy Same. Missus and I leaving early in the morning to pick up 2 friends then a drive to Denham Station to catch the 09:16 train to Wembley Stadium station. Few beers at The Green Man, The Game, then a couple of beers after to let the majority of traffic disapate before heading back to Denham for the tee total Missus to drive us all home. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckcow07 Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 I've just looked into that. The journey planner says there will be 2 changes and a duration of 1h 30m - 1h 40m. Typical that every f'kin train route is utter **** the day we're at Wembley. I think Marylebone is favourite at the moment. Any other ideas? You checked times to Wembley Central (which involves changing at Marylebone and travelling on the underground), check times to Wembley Stadium and you should find a travel time of 30 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Meeting my Dad at around 9am ... so traffic dependent, probably the same train :-) Then some brekkie in Wembley area. Good timing. May well see ya there then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Just aim for London Victoria, then Marylebone, then to Wembley Stadium as above. I think you can also train to St Pancras instead of Victoria, then to Marylebone, etc. Double checked & you can do as I've said. 1.5hrs. Cheers Gord, We're heading for Baker Street noiw (Globe for dinner and a couple of ales. I think we then head to Marleybone and the match. Any other Saints crossing from the east side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 Driving to Newbury Park from Colchester then tube for just over an hour; it's not ideal but it will certainly do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 I'm parking at the stadium as well and there's no congestion charge of a weekend in London so I'm making the assumption that there won't be any congestion otherwise we'd get charged right? If I'm wrong I'm gonna be writing to Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 You checked times to Wembley Central (which involves changing at Marylebone and travelling on the underground), check times to Wembley Stadium and you should find a travel time of 30 minutes Oh right, thanks for the info mate. I was thinking of driving to hillingdon and getting the tube, but the traffic would be a lot worse than HW. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibster Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 I'm parking at the stadium as well and there's no congestion charge of a weekend in London so I'm making the assumption that there won't be any congestion otherwise we'd get charged right? If I'm wrong I'm gonna be writing to Boris The stadium is outside of the congestion zone so there is no problem on that score. As for travel-we are staying at a travelodge on the M4 on Saturday evening which means we can have a bit of a lay in before heading to Wembley where we are booked into the ibis hotel on Sunday. Job done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 24 March, 2010 Share Posted 24 March, 2010 The stadium is outside of the congestion zone so there is no problem on that score. Woo hoo - you've heard it here now. Sibster says no congestion at Wembley on Sunday - result!! Sibster, can you post your mobile number so we can text you / chat to you if you're wrong and we're sat in traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 25 March, 2010 Share Posted 25 March, 2010 I've hired a limo. Am happy for there to be heavy traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 25 March, 2010 Share Posted 25 March, 2010 Tube details - this appears to be the definitive word http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/by-date.aspx?offset=3 Set the date to Sun (duh!) - coloured-in lines are closed/disrupted - greys are normal service. Metropolitan Line - Kings Cross (St Pancras) to Baker Street (6mins), and Baker Street to Wembley Park (13 mins) for me. Sorry for the late notice but I have 2 spare tickets from Canterbury West to St Pancras on the new fast train (50 mins) leaving at 08-20 and return from London at 18.30, I bought a saver 4 thing on the off chance of picking up 2 xtra tkts but that's not happening. FREE in exchange for a couple of pints and if anybody can use them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibster Posted 25 March, 2010 Share Posted 25 March, 2010 Tractor saint. I didn't say that there would be NO congestion-just that any you do encounter will be toll-free!! Anyway we are hopefully going to avoid it all by going most of the way on Saturday evening (I am refereeing in Wessex League during the afternoon and going up after) and then staying over on Sunday to avoid the return traffic. Even if we do get a bit stuck it will be worth it as long as we make the kick off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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