connell college is 5-8 mins from the ground and half a mile away, probably closest you can get that isn't residential parking, and won't mean a load of extra buses on the new rd.Don’t want to put a dampener on it, as I think it’s a great idea. But you’d have thought they’d find somewhere a bit closer than that to pick up wouldn’t you?
Must be best part of a mile’s walk to the far side of the ground from there.
Playing Devil's Advocate... parking further away probably makes the journey home slightly quicker. If the buses are closer to the ground, the roads are closed for some time to allow crowds to die down.Don’t want to put a dampener on it, as I think it’s a great idea. But you’d have thought they’d find somewhere a bit closer than that to pick up wouldn’t you?
Must be best part of a mile’s walk to the far side of the ground from there.
Connell college is actually a great place to park for a quick getaway as ATW is shut at the academy bridge so you get a free run at the main road. The problem last week was they waited an extra half hour after scheduled departure time for “people who had bought returns” although no one actually turned up that late, and by then traffic was gridlocked. Not sure what the point of a return is as no saving compared with 2 singles and (we were told) its first come first served in both directions?Playing Devil's Advocate... parking further away probably makes the journey home slightly quicker. If the buses are closer to the ground, the roads are closed for some time to allow crowds to die down.
If someone needs a return they need a guarantee their seat will be there when they get back otherwise it's whoever sits closest from the stadium or walks fastest which would put certain people at a huge disadvantage. I guess it's early days yet and they were giving extra time in case people were struggling to find their way back, but it's a trial until the end of the season and things will probably change when they have their list of lessons learnt.Connell college is actually a great place to park for a quick getaway as ATW is shut at the academy bridge so you get a free run at the main road. The problem last week was they waited an extra half hour after scheduled departure time for “people who had bought returns” although no one actually turned up that late, and by then traffic was gridlocked. Not sure what the point of a return is as no saving compared with 2 singles and (we were told) its first come first served in both directions?
Sort of is mate they know exactly how many have got on so anyone trying to get just a single back may not get on if it was full going unless of course at the last minute there are a few no showsIf someone needs a return they need a guarantee their seat will be there when they get back otherwise it's whoever sits closest from the stadium or walks fastest which would put certain people at a huge disadvantage. I guess it's early days yet and they were giving extra time in case people were struggling to find their way back, but it's a trial until the end of the season and things will probably change when they have their list of lessons learnt.
That is good, beat us driving. Many on it?Macc bus back in Tytherington for 22.50. Not bad at all
Thunks.Excellent point (and a bonus point for using the word 'twixt').
Yes. Double decker. I’d say at least 40.That is good, beat us driving. Many on it?
I wondered if that was accepted! Oooh, I can't wait till they extend the bus service from Littleborough Square?Was on Bus 6 from Offerton last night. Used my OAP bus pass so free of charge. Got in the ground before 7, and because we waited for stragglers on the way back we were back in Offerton about 10 minutes late. Bus probably about 50% occupied. Walk from the college to the ground took me about 12 minutes. For me an absolute bargain, obviously, bus was stewarded and driver excellent. I have read comments and seen a piece on youtube and fully appreciate that for others there are issues, costs, particularly with family groups, distance from park up to ground etc and no loos on the bus if you have a few pints. I would say if we are asked for feedback then respond I'd hate to see this initiative go up in smoke. I normally travel on a bus with a supporter group to the ground, just thought that I try this an an alternative last night.
I agree, I was on the same bus with my brother in a wheelchair. It was a doddle getting to and from the ground and though the wait for non-existent stragglers was frustrating it was the A57 going down to one lane that caused the biggest delay.Was on Bus 6 from Offerton last night. Used my OAP bus pass so free of charge. Got in the ground before 7, and because we waited for stragglers on the way back we were back in Offerton about 10 minutes late. Bus probably about 50% occupied. Walk from the college to the ground took me about 12 minutes. For me an absolute bargain, obviously, bus was stewarded and driver excellent. I have read comments and seen a piece on youtube and fully appreciate that for others there are issues, costs, particularly with family groups, distance from park up to ground etc and no loos on the bus if you have a few pints. I would say if we are asked for feedback then respond I'd hate to see this initiative go up in smoke. I normally travel on a bus with a supporter group to the ground, just thought that I try this an an alternative last night.
What time did you get back to Boothstown mate? I'm in Astley and, tbh, I'm getting to the FOC stage and driving through Manchester in the rush hour in the pissing rain isn't that high on my list of favourite pastimes any more.Boothstown bus was half an hour late tonight but managed to get us there half an hour before kick off. Must have taken us 25 minutes to get home, can’t fault that.