General Info - Brentford (a)

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:22 am

For any info ahead of game at Brentford other than tickets and coach travel

Jjjack · Post by **Jjjack** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:53 am

After a bit of info for travelling down to this after the great information I got for the Palace game.

Current plan is to park at Springbridge multi storey just next to Ealing Broadway station, not too far from the M40 and £3 parking all day Saturday. Tube to Chiswick Park and then a short walk to the ground. Found some away pubs courtesy of awaygames.co.uk - The Pilot which is on the way from the tube to the ground, and then Express Tavern and/or One Over the Ait which are next to the ground.

Does anybody have any better ideas or suggestions?

Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:24 am

or get the bus 65 from Ealing broadway to Kew Bridge (around 10 stops).

Codger · Post by **Codger** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:06 pm

Anyone considering the Chiltern Line for any part of the journey be aware that it is subject to maintenance work that day and services will be cancelled along much of the line.

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:58 pm

A pub which has been recommended to me is the "Bell and Crown", Strand on the Green.
It overlooks the Thames and is 5/10 minutes walk from the ground.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:15 pm

jjjack - appears to be a replacement bus service on March 12th on the District line between Ealing Broadway and Chiswick Park.

Any London clarets got any tips for the best tube option from Central London or is it best to get the train from Waterloo ?

Just mindful that there may be a big queue afterwards to get back via rail.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:21 pm

I work in Brentford and regularly use the Piccadilly line either from central London or from Heathrow.

You could get off at Acton or Northfields and it’s a 10/15 min walk to the ground.

Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:24 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:21 pm
I work in Brentford and regularly use the Piccadilly line either from central London or from Heathrow.

You could get off at Acton or Northfields and it’s a 10/15 min walk to the ground.

Acton Town,Northfields or even Gunnersbury is another option.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:22 am

Never really looked at the new stadium before. Wow, they certainly squeezed that in!! They’ve gone from a pub on every corner, to completely surrounded by railway lines.

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Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:27 am

I'm staying at the Premier Inn at Greenford on the A40. 10 minutes from Perivale underground station and i was looking at the tube to Acton Town or Chiswick Park..2 changes to get there via Ealing Broadway but not so sure now I've seen there is a replacement bus service for the last leg. Not sure what other options I have other than the bus though.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:53 am

Somethingfishy wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:27 am
Not sure what other options I have other than the bus though

you should consider staying home and let me have your ticket!

happy to oblige fishy!

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Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:55 am

This is how the Newcastle fans got to Brentford
https://twitter.com/FootyFansChants/sta ... 4l5kw&s=19

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:40 am

Best boozer in Brentford by some way has to be the Black Dog. Was staying in the area a couple of years back for a friend's birthday and found it by accident. Cracking pub.

Was nearer to Griffin Park than the new place, but still worth a visit. 5 cask lines, 14 craft lines, 3 real ciders.

https://www.blackdogbeerhouse.co.uk/

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:44 am

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:22 am
Never really looked at the new stadium before. Wow, they certainly squeezed that in!! They’ve gone from a pub on every corner, to completely surrounded by railway lines.

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and, other transport links: M4, of course, north of the ground. London north/south circulars pass a couple of blocks to the east. Thames to the south.

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:17 am

Express Tavern is the one to head to.

bfcbri · Post by **bfcbri** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:20 pm

We are going via tube from Euston to Victoria on the Victoria line and then change there to get the District Line to Gunnersbury. I think this should avoid any of the bus replacements

From there a short walk to the Express Tavern

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Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:10 am

If you come early enough,you might even see the players as the away team usually stays at the Clayton Hotel,which is very close to Gunnersbury station.

Gopteruk · Post by **Gopteruk** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:52 pm

What is the best way to get from kings cross to a station near the ground?

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:14 pm

Gopteruk wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:52 pm
What is the best way to get from kings cross to a station near the ground?

A few options, we'll probably get the Victoria line down to Victoria and then jump on the district line to Gunnersbury or Kew Gardens. Although people who live down there may know a better way?

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:26 pm

jrgbfc wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:14 pm
A few options, we'll probably get the Victoria line down to Victoria and then jump on the district line to Gunnersbury or Kew Gardens. Although people who live down there may know a better way?

I think we are getting to Waterloo and drinking around there before getting overground to Kew.

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:55 pm

I've read in several places now that both Gunnersbury and Kew Bridge stations are often shut for an hour for outgoing passengers after the game to prevent overcrowding on the platforms. Just something to factor in.

ClaretInLeeds · Post by **ClaretInLeeds** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:04 pm

We are coming from Leeds to Kings Cross. How is best to get to the ground and meet fellow Clarets?

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:34 pm

burnmark wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:26 pm
I think we are getting to Waterloo and drinking around there before getting overground to Kew.

Some great pubs to choose from round there. My personal favourite is the Kings Arms

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:38 am

Another query for those with more knowledge. The best way to pay for transport fares?

There is myself and my daughter who is 12. We are going down on the day and need tube/bus from hotel in zone 4 to the ground and back. The day after we are heading into London for the day before picking the car back up at the hotel and heading home. So i will need decent tickets for 2 days travel.
I've been on the website of TFL and deducted it's best i pay contactless which is capped. However if I don't want to pay full fare for my daughter (which i don't!) i will need to get her an Oyster card...costing me £5 before i put any money on it and then asking for a young visitor discount. Is this the best way?

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Mar 03, 2022 7:29 am

All the 15 and under tfl rules are on this page.

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-disco ... his-page-2

Yes, that is the best way that you suggest at the end. Buy an Oyster card and have the discount applied at a ticket office.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:07 am

I think some homework has to be done on the travel - a lot of disruption on the underground next Saturday.

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:53 am

The 19:00 from Euston to Manchester has been cancelled. Bless 'em.

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:04 am

For getting to the ground I'd get the Victoria line (from either Euston or Kings Cross) to Victoria and then the District Line from Victoria to Gunnersby. You're then about a 10 minute walk to the ground. However, that station is shut after the match for an hour if you want a quick getaway. You can walk to Kew Gardens instead which is the next stop down from Gunnersby.

South Ealing, Acton Town and Chiswick Park will all be closed due to engineering works so there's no Piccadilly line and only the District line on the branch that goes through Gunnersby and Kew Gardens.

There's Kew Bridge and Brentford which are national rail stations (to Waterloo I think). Queues at Kew Bridge are meant to be a bit of a nightmare after the match. Brentford is the stop before it so should be quieter.

Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:05 am

https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/ ... %20weekend#

CT is right ! The District and Piccadilly lines will be affected this week-end.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 12:03 pm

Belgiumburnley wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:05 am
https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/ ... %20weekend#

CT is right ! The District and Piccadilly lines will be affected this week-end.

We are driving down and had planned to park at Hillingdon as we do for all the West London games. I was just doing some checking on timings last night and found it's all replacement bus services.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:23 pm

England play Ireland at Twickenham, 16:45 Saturday. Trains from Waterloo to Twickenham (all via Richmond) will be busy from lunchtime onwards. Mentioning for anyone planning on looking for alternative route to Brentford aiming to by-pass the district line and piccadilly line closures. District line and/or overground from Richmond may be an option to get to Gunnersbury (2 stops) or Kew Gardens (1 stop and slightly longer walk).

ClaretInLeeds · Post by **ClaretInLeeds** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:01 pm

Can anyone help please? I’m travelling into Kings Cross. How do I get to the ground or where everyone is meeting?

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:26 pm

Do not try and sit down unless you are under 5 ft - there is very little legroom in Brentford's stadium

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:34 pm

ClaretInLeeds wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:01 pm
Can anyone help please? I’m travelling into Kings Cross. How do I get to the ground or where everyone is meeting?

From above:

For getting to the ground I'd get the Victoria line (from either Euston or Kings Cross) to Victoria and then the District Line from Victoria to Gunnersby. You're then about a 10 minute walk to the ground. However, that station is shut after the match for an hour if you want a quick getaway. You can walk to Kew Gardens instead which is the next stop down from Gunnersby.

bfcbri · Post by **bfcbri** » Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:25 pm

It is looking like getting away from the ground for those travelling by train could be a bit of a nightmare, good job our train back from Euston is at 7:30!

Most of the stations seem to be closed for the weekend with Gunnersbury closed for an hour after the final whistle so could be a little chaotic

Good luck to all who are travelling

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Bones · Post by **Bones** » Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:41 pm

Long shot but has anyone got 2 spaces in the car that's driving down? We will pay fuel obviously.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:45 pm

No alcohol on sale in the ground to away fans.

paulatky · Post by **paulatky** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:33 pm

ChrisG wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:40 am
Best boozer in Brentford by some way has to be the Black Dog. Was staying in the area a couple of years back for a friend's birthday and found it by accident. Cracking pub.

Was nearer to Griffin Park than the new place, but still worth a visit. 5 cask lines, 14 craft lines, 3 real ciders.

https://www.blackdogbeerhouse.co.uk/

Good shout for the Black Dog, but more rugby fans than football tonight.

Musical museum good also in the rain this afternoon

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:30 pm

burnmark wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:45 pm
No alcohol on sale in the ground to away fans.

Incorrect info being put out - there is alcohol available for away fans

NaturalBornClaret · Post by **NaturalBornClaret** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:43 pm

All Research I have done suggest no alcohol in away end multiple sites and fans claiming this so seems that info might be correct

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:04 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:30 pm
Incorrect info being put out - there is alcohol available for away fans

Noticed Brentford Police tweet tonight that there would be. I suppose we’ll soon find out!

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:29 pm

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Info from club. NO alcohol.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:43 pm

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:29 pm
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Info from club. NO alcohol.

Contradicted by a Tweet this afternoon from the Police at Brentford that alcohol will be on sale to away fans.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:53 pm

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:29 pm
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Info from club. NO alcohol.

Our club also gave out info on how to get there via London Underground lines that are closed.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:23 pm

Hopefully there won't be any alcohol available.

For some reason at away grounds I always seem to end up queuing for ages to pay some extortionate price for a pint of warm gnats pee

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:54 am

https://twitter.com/MPSBrentfordFC/stat ... gnUVQ&s=19
Info to get back to Euston or King's cross

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 9:06 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:53 pm
Our club also gave out info on how to get there via London Underground lines that are closed.

I've always assumed that Burnley get the info for away fans from the home club. It could be that they asked Brentford for the info plenty of time before the game, but haven't gone back to ask has anything changed in the last week...

I'd always put out the info as (1) here's a link to the stadium's away fans travel details and (2) recommend you check again before setting off in case anything has changed.

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Cheshireclaret · Post by **Cheshireclaret** » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:32 am

Anyone any tips on where to park? Ideally away from the ground close to the motorway?