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Leeds away General info

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:34 am

Sorry if I have missed it, I tried searching but the search engine refuses to search the word Leeds. Not sure if it's too common a word or just doesn't like dirty Leeds?

With the trains stopping at Bradford and replacement buses in action.
What's the best way to get to the ground?
Searching normal bus routes from Bradford to Elland Rd to save 2 journeys, seems to just go to Leeds centre before changing anyhow and looks around 30 quid in a taxi from Bradford to the Ground.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by burnmark » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:07 pm

Tempted to go on this route and then taxi to city centre from Kirkstall Forge.
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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:16 pm

burnmark wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:07 pm
Tempted to go on this route and then taxi to city centre from Kirkstall Forge.
Might be worth looking into getting the bus to Keighley and then train on that line if that's what you want to do.

Might be combined travel passes for the day?

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by burnmark » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:20 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:16 pm
Might be worth looking into getting the bus to Keighley and then train on that line if that's what you want to do.

Might be combined travel passes for the day?
Cheees. I’ve looked at x43 to Skipton but first bus from Burnley is after 9am with it being a Sunday. I’m in Cliviger so getting to Tod is fairly easy. Only slightly above £7 return with railcard is the journey above.
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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:27 pm

Why not just get on the replacement bus?

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by burnmark » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:34 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:27 pm
Why not just get on the replacement bus?
Just don’t fancy the unpredictability of traffic, waiting around etc.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:37 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:27 pm
Why not just get on the replacement bus?
Just looking for a better option than having to get one train and two buses to the ground.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:38 pm

burnmark wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:34 pm
Just don’t fancy the unpredictability of traffic, waiting around etc.
Fair enough. Just seems like the easiest option I would have thought. Particularly as replacement buses are direct.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:39 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:37 pm
Just looking for a better option than having to get one train and two buses to the ground.
Fair enough. Simple walk from the station to the ground though.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:43 pm

Just presuming replacement buses would be direct by the way. Not certain if that’s the case.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:51 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:43 pm
Just presuming replacement buses would be direct by the way. Not certain if that’s the case.
Yes 40 minute bus ride from Bradford.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Foreverly Claret » Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:12 pm

hi...If you are getting the train to Bradford Interchange ( a la Burnmark ) I wouldn't bother walking across Bradford to Forster Square to get to Kirkstall Forge... I'd just get the direct train to Leeds ( via Pudsey ...takes about15 - 20 minutes ) there's one at 9.54 and another at 10.15 .Alternatively get the fast bus to Leeds Bus station . Either way...Taxi , walk or bus to Elland Road .

Anybody driving .Park for free in morrisons car park in the centre of Morley .Get the 51 , 52 or 53 bus opposite the Town Hall ( 1 minute walk )..get off outside the ground .

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by burnmark » Sat Dec 11, 2021 2:29 pm

Foreverly Claret wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:12 pm
hi...If you are getting the train to Bradford Interchange ( a la Burnmark ) I wouldn't bother walking across Bradford to Forster Square to get to Kirkstall Forge... I'd just get the direct train to Leeds ( via Pudsey ...takes about15 - 20 minutes ) there's one at 9.54 and another at 10.15 .Alternatively get the fast bus to Leeds Bus station . Either way...Taxi , walk or bus to Elland Road .

Anybody driving .Park for free in morrisons car park in the centre of Morley .Get the 51 , 52 or 53 bus opposite the Town Hall ( 1 minute walk )..get off outside the ground .
Those trains are all replacement buses according to Trainline

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by TheFamilyCat » Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:56 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:37 pm
Just looking for a better option than having to get one train and two buses to the ground.
By suggesting a train and two buses?

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:04 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:56 pm
By suggesting a train and two buses?
???

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Jamesy » Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:28 pm

2pm kick offs on Sundays are a pain in the backside if you have to travel. Trains are a no go most Sundays with rail replacement buses and cancelled trains. Getting up to Burnley tomorrow on the train is a challenge in itself. Perhaps it is better to not have a beer and drive to Leeds for those with cars?

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Post by TheFamilyCat » Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:52 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:04 pm
???
Your suggestion involves as many trains and buses as his original plan.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:13 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 6:52 pm
Your suggestion involves as many trains and buses as his original plan.
He wanted to get a taxi for the last leg.

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Post by Local cricketer » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:38 pm

Big Redrose once walked to Todmorden. It isn’t that much further to Leeds.

Some cracking ale houses on route

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Jamesy » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:57 pm

Local cricketer wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:38 pm
Big Redrose once walked to Todmorden. It isn’t that much further to Leeds.

Some cracking ale houses on route
Bloody hell, that would definitely involve a few “comfort” stops!

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Belial » Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:33 pm

Jamesy wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:57 pm
Bloody hell, that would definitely involve a few “comfort” stops!
and a very early start...

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Post by Local cricketer » Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:41 pm

Jamesy wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:57 pm
Bloody hell, that would definitely involve a few “comfort” stops!
Usually flooded over that way this time of year so doubt they will notice if you top them up a little
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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by TheFamilyCat » Sat Dec 11, 2021 10:04 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:13 pm
He wanted to get a taxi for the last leg.
Instead of one of the buses.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Garnerssoap » Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:56 pm

Skipton leeds train is replacement bus that day according to Trainline

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Post by jrgbfc » Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:20 am

Garnerssoap wrote:
Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:56 pm
Skipton leeds train is replacement bus that day according to Trainline
You can get the train as far as Kirkstall Forge. It's only a few miles outside of Leeds.

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Re: Leeds away General info

Post by Clockwork Claret » Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:13 am

Leeds tickets back online for those who wanted them....
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