Blue Maverick
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However everyone’s points have gone up since last year so it’s dropped hasn’t it?
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However everyone’s points have gone up since last year so it’s dropped hasn’t it?
It’s dropped a bit, but it’s a different ko time and different time of year. Also there maybe more tickets from corporate returned this year as well meaning more available to the general group
GortonBlue62
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It’s dropped a bit, but it’s a different ko time and different time of year. Also there maybe more tickets from corporate returned this year as well meaning more available to the general group
As you say, lots of variables, we need to see how this plays out over a few months, before forming any conclusions.
M18CTID
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The lower tier is passable, the upper tier is further away than Upton Park!
There are no pubs within half an hour’s walk that will allow away fans in.
You might get in the Westfield Centre for a drink but security is everywhere.
The walk back after the game is about twice as long getting there, it seems a walk through the Olympic park is part of the away ticket.
I did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
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Last season we went to Hackney Wick and was a piece of cakeI did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
bobbyowenquiff
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The Hackney Wick route is great. Done it twice and got back to Euston in about 25 to 30 minutes including a change at Highbury. The ticket covers overground and undergound and the station is close to the away end. Just come out turn right and follow the canal. Just 10 minutes to the station from the City section. Some great pubs on the canal as well including a Czech beer hall near the station. You can see the route easily on Google Earth.I did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
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I did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
I’ve done the Hackney Wick route a few times and it’s spot on.
M18CTID
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Cheers everyone - looks like I'll be going that way, which means the 'spoons at Liverpool St is off the menu!
squirtyflower
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We’ve got an extra half hour on you, we are on the 16:40, had to check as you had me worriedI did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
squirtyflower
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Thanks for the advice, will give a try this time.The Hackney Wick route is great. Done it twice and got back to Euston in about 25 to 30 minutes including a change at Highbury. The ticket covers overground and undergound and the station is close to the away end. Just come out turn right and follow the canal. Just 10 minutes to the station from the City section. Some great pubs on the canal as well including a Czech beer hall near the station. You can see the route easily on Google Earth.
Last two times we stayed over so we weren’t in a rush to get anywhere
squirtyflower
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I fancy going out for a meal in Manchester mate.18.40pm back us. That's the way to do it
Hackney Wick is the way to go for both speed of getting to and from Euston and getting a drink. Might be misinformed, but I don't think Pudding Lane is in use on match days.I did the Friday night FA Cup game back in 2017 and was in the upper tier. I thought it was actually alright and it was quite easy to get an atmosphere going. The walk back to Westfield afterwards was a fucking ballache though with all those Stop and Go signs at various junctions. I was actually staying at the Premier inn at Westfield that night so luckily didn't have to rush back to Stratford station.
This time round I'm booked on the 4.10pm train out of Euston which I thought would give me ample time but reading that on top of the long winding walk back, the queues when you get to Stratford are horrendous. Someone on here mentioned Hackney Wick station as an alternative ages ago, which would involve walking in the opposite direction, and apparently isn't as bad. From there it's the overground to Highbury & Islington and a short tube journey back to Euston. Has anyone tried this route and what's it like? Could be one for our resident West Ham fan @BlueHammer85 to answer. Aside from that, the nearest station to the stadium is actually Pudding Mill Lane DLR station and looks very handily placed near the away end. That could be an alternative option but I'm guessing it may get very busy with the locals, given it's proximity to the ground.
Thanks for the advice, will give a try this time.
Last two times we stayed over so we weren’t in a rush to get anywhere
The other alternative, maybe a bit more expensive, is to get the HS1 train from Stratford Intl - accessible from Westfields shopping centre - direct into Kings Cross St Pancras and then a quick tube ride to Euston or even a 10 min walk. The trains from Stratford are every 15 mins and take just 7 mins
I fancy going out for a meal in Manchester mate.
Still can, live like the foreigners do, eat late.
Tbf by the time I hit town after my usual 5 or so cans of mixer cans on the trip home plus what I have had to drink earlier, then a curry will do
squirtyflower
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It takes quite a while to get back to the shopping centre, won’t there be huge queues trying to get onto Stratford IntlThe other alternative, maybe a bit more expensive, is to get the HS1 train from Stratford Intl - accessible from Westfields shopping centre - direct into Kings Cross St Pancras and then a quick tube ride to Euston or even a 10 min walk. The trains from Stratford are every 15 mins and take just 7 mins
squirtyflower
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At my age, eating late doesn’t work out so well!Still can, live like the foreigners do, eat late.
Tbf by the time I hit town after my usual 5 or so cans of mixer cans on the trip home plus what I have had to drink earlier, then a curry will do
squirtyflower
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Just seen, different train station.The other alternative, maybe a bit more expensive, is to get the HS1 train from Stratford Intl - accessible from Westfields shopping centre - direct into Kings Cross St Pancras and then a quick tube ride to Euston or even a 10 min walk. The trains from Stratford are every 15 mins and take just 7 mins
Can get off at Kings Cross and go in the spoons for a swift one