Swansea Away

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:58 pm

Sorry for hijacking the Bournemouth thread. Now that the Sky fixtures are out for March and this game isn't down to be televised , I guess I can go ahead and book the train and hotel? Does anyone know the away allocation? We do have well over 5000 points. Season ticket holders who go to away games, unheard of on here!
Thanks for the link to splitting tickets on the other thread. It looks like being a long and expensive trip but its the only ground we haven't done.
Thanks utc

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:16 pm

Allocation will depend on what is offered by the home club on a sale or return basis. Last time we were in the Prem we only took the initial allocation of around 1200 and that was enough. I would have thought that if you've 5000+ points you shouldn't have a problem getting tickets.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:29 pm

Just had a look on the trainline and it looks a horrible journey to Swansea and back. It was saying the train gets you back to Burnley for 9.20 the next morning haha

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:30 pm

Thanks Pete.

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:32 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Just had a look on the trainline and it looks a horrible journey to Swansea and back. It was saying the train gets you back to Burnley for 9.20 the next morning haha

Looking at going Friday to Sunday. Was hoping the Supporters Club might have had one of their weekend trips there. Been on some good ones. Looks like the train for us.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:43 pm

If you're making a weekend of it why not drive through the scenic Wales and stop off in various villages along the way? Cut through Snowdonia and Bobs your uncle.

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:45 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:If you're making a weekend of it why not drive through the scenic Wales and stop off in various villages along the way? Cut through Snowdonia and Bobs your uncle.

Will mention it to my mate. Thanks.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:07 pm

If you're staying for the weekend I'd suggest the Mumbles or Gower areas (B&B), but if its a centre city break then there are several hotels in the centre or near the centre - players normally stay at the Marriott on the sea front/marina

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:08 pm

My memory of the allocation was here's 1200 and that's your lot and that was sold out

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:16 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:If you're staying for the weekend I'd suggest the Mumbles or Gower areas (B&B), but if its a centre city break then there are several hotels in the centre or near the centre - players normally stay at the Marriott on the sea front/marina

Thanks

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:17 pm

Sorry, should have asked where the best real ale pubs are?

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:53 pm

Booked Holiday Inn, Swansea East, which it says is 4 miles out. Free cancellation so no probs and a good deal. A lot of the other hotels just have doubles. Now for the trains.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 9:35 pm

Try Queens Hotel for real ale - proper old pub in the city centre near the marina - Gloucester Place, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TY

Holiday Inn is on its own next to the motorway. In the centre there is Premier Inn, Travelodge, Morgans, Marriott, Dragon Hotel, Grand Hotel. Mumbles has loads of B&Bs and pubs and is a seaside village. The Gower brewery is based in the tiny "Pilot" pub. http://www.thepilotofmumbles.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:55 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:Try Queens Hotel for real ale - proper old pub in the city centre near the marina - Gloucester Place, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TY

Holiday Inn is on its own next to the motorway. In the centre there is Premier Inn, Travelodge, Morgans, Marriott, Dragon Hotel, Grand Hotel. Mumbles has loads of B&Bs and pubs and is a seaside village. The Gower brewery is based in the tiny "Pilot" pub. http://www.thepilotofmumbles.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Many thanks for that. A lot of those just have doubles. I love my mate, but not that much . Will look again tomorrow.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:08 pm

Trains to Swansea are a nightmare - worked down there for 6 months - 7 hours each way at best - connections from Crewe or Bristol only - The train from Crewe travels at 40 mph and trundles through Shrewsbury and Hereford and the like - nice scenery for the most part but usually only 2 carriages rather than the 4 is should have - also connections are awful on the way back used to be 50 min wait at Crewe and at least 30 at Preston,

I would say Drive if you can the A43 through Wales is a lovely scenic road and the journey will be a good 2 hours less

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:42 pm

Chester Perry wrote:Trains to Swansea are a nightmare - worked down there for 6 months - 7 hours each way at best - connections from Crewe or Bristol only - The train from Crewe travels at 40 mph and trundles through Shrewsbury and Hereford and the like - nice scenery for the most part but usually only 2 carriages rather than the 4 is should have - also connections are awful on the way back used to be 50 min wait at Crewe and at least 30 at Preston,

I would say Drive if you can the A43 through Wales is a lovely scenic road and the journey will be a good 2 hours less

Or go on one of the various supporters clubs coaches and save yourself the hassle of driving!

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:04 am

Leisure wrote:Or go on one of the various supporters clubs coaches and save yourself the hassle of driving!

Thanks Pete. We've done many trips with Accy Clarets but we were always planning a weekend in Swansea.

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:31 am

For anybody considering the train to Swansea on the day of the match be warned that there are engineering works between Port Talbot and Swansea and you will be kicked off the train and do the last 45 minutes of your journey on a bus. That will mean a journey from Manchester on the train of 5 hours and 20 minutes. Add to that the time to get to Piccadilly and it's an awfully long day.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:42 pm

Are you sure it's 45 mins from Port Talbot on the bus? It's only 15 mins from Port Talbot to Swansea. More if they're stopping at Neath as well but I doubt it's 45.

By the way trains are about 4 hours from Manchester without any changes.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:08 pm

Nearly 5 hours from Devon and 3 changes... so no thanks

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:07 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:Are you sure it's 45 mins from Port Talbot on the bus? It's only 15 mins from Port Talbot to Swansea. More if they're stopping at Neath as well but I doubt it's 45.

By the way trains are about 4 hours from Manchester without any changes.

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