Travelling to the Etihad

[EarbyClaret]

Apologies if there's already a thread on this and I've missed it

Looking at the available options and thinking of using the Metrolink park and ride at Ashton

Any thoughts from those with local knowledge

Thank you

[claret wizard]

I presume you mean the Ashton West tram stop? There is a place behind the cineworld for the people using the tram. I've done it before and it's great. You get kicked off the tram before the stadium. Queues afterwards are a pain to get back on and the tram shares the road with the cars on that route out of the city so it's not that quick. Or the next stop closer to Manchester has the Sheldon Arms pub by that park and ride for a few beers if required.

[gandhisflipflop]

Do they still have those free busses taking you back into centre afterwards

[HistoricalClaret]

I am doing X43 to Chorlton street walking from there and then getting the national express back at 10

[Barlickclaret]

Do they still have those free busses taking you back into centre afterwards

Yes, but they are £2 each, and you need to leave after 80 mins or you will be queing for an hour.

[HiThere]

Yes, but they are £2 each, and you need to leave after 80 mins or you will be queing for an hour.

So the free ones are £2 each?

[jrgbfc]

If you're fit enough and it's not chucking it down it's easier to walk back to the centre.

[gandhisflipflop]

Yes, but they are £2 each, and you need to leave after 80 mins or you will be queing for an hour.

It’s usually never been a problem as we are dead and buried long before 80th minute anyway

[Sheedyclaret]

Bus or driving to city centre then tram or Uber to ground

[lakedistrictclaret]

I'm driving to the Ladywell park and ride, tram to Piccadilly, then walking to the Etihad from there. The walk is 20-25 minutes.

[Rowls]

Does anybody know if the Manchester Metro is running on Saturday without any strikes?

[ChrisG]

Does anybody know if the Manchester Metro is running on Saturday without any strikes?

TFGM run the trams, they've not been part of any strikes so far. The only difference when the rail strikes have been on is a replacement bus from Timperley to Altrincham after 7pm as it shares part of the National Rail line.

[AlargeClaret]

It’s a mile from city centre and an easy straight walk . Best bet is park in centre walk up. Trams can be queue hell and take forever after match .

[Rowls]

TFGM run the trams, they've not been part of any strikes so far. The only difference when the rail strikes have been on is a replacement bus from Timperley to Altrincham after 7pm as it shares part of the National Rail line.

Thank you Chris!

[Cardclaret]

In the past I have parked on the NCP behind Picadilly railway station about 20 mins walk from there.

[Nori1958]

Max cabs there and back

[expoultryboy]

Thanks to rail strikes , my last train to shrewsbury has just been brought forward to 8.30pm . How long does it take to walk to piccadilly Station from the Etihad please ?

[Accrington claret]

Thanks to rail strikes , my last train to shrewsbury has just been brought forward to 8.30pm . How long does it take to walk to piccadilly Station from the Etihad please ?

Around 30 minutes.

[Sheedyclaret]

Thanks to rail strikes , my last train to shrewsbury has just been brought forward to 8.30pm . How long does it take to walk to piccadilly Station from the Etihad please ?

25 min

[buzzclarets79]

I’m at work tomorrow, only 20 walk to the Etihad, so I’ll be in Manchester all day tomorrow, but if anyone is struggling to get back to Rawtenstall / Crawshawbooth area I have 3 (or 4 at a push, but it’s cosy) seats in the car so can give any claret a lift back.

[Flixtonclaret1]

Planning to be drinking in the Cutting Room Square in Ancoats lots of bars and food options before the 20 min walk to the ground. Noticed the fan bars at the ground are open 3 hours before KO but last time I tried to get in the security guys wanted to see your match ticket. Away end ticket and you ain’t getting in. UTC

[Thejkr]

Planning to be drinking in the Cutting Room Square in Ancoats lots of bars and food options before the 20 min walk to the ground. Noticed the fan bars at the ground are open 3 hours before KO but last time I tried to get in the security guys wanted to see your match ticket. Away end ticket and you ain’t getting in. UTC

Supporters guide says they do welcome away fans BUT note City's says no alcohol to away supporters. Burnley seem to forget to say this.

[Hapag Lloyd]

If you’re in the city centre the £2 buses go up to the Etihad from outside the Travelodge in Piccadilly gardens regularly.

[ChrisG]

Planning to be drinking in the Cutting Room Square in Ancoats lots of bars and food options before the 20 min walk to the ground. Noticed the fan bars at the ground are open 3 hours before KO but last time I tried to get in the security guys wanted to see your match ticket. Away end ticket and you ain’t getting in. UTC

Seven Brothers is always a decent option on match days!

[Benson]

Second city in Ancoats is a decent sports bar with plenty of screens and different games.

[expoultryboy]

The bunch of xxxxx have now cancelled the later trains ( at 11.25 this morning!!) back to shrewsbury . The last train back is at 17.40 so having to drive .

[Rowls]

Second city in Ancoats is a decent sports bar with plenty of screens and different games.

Funny them having a Birmingham themed bar in Manchester

[AlargeClaret]

As mentioned their fan bars will NOT serve you alcohol
.

[Rick_Muller]

Loads of parking at the Piccadilly station long stay car park - 20 minutes from the ground. Just parked there and it’s nearly empty

[IanMcL]

I was a bit concerned about parking. I charged at Stockport then drove towards Etihad. Saw cars parking, so turned round and parked too. Chap behind says it is as good as it gets. Stainburn Road. There is a canal below me and it looks like it might cut off a fair bit!

All good. Come on you Clarets.

[IanMcL]

Evidently I am in Clayton Lane!

[HiThere]

There is a canal below me and it looks like it might cut off a fair bit!

So long as you aren't stood on a bridge.

[IanMcL]

I used the road and a bit of tramway to walk along. Just a few mins! Very good indeed. Should be a good getaway too!.

[Leon_C]

Seven Brothers is always a decent option on match days!

Enjoyed a few cracking pints and some nice food in here before the walk to the ground.

[GetIntoEm]

As mentioned their fan bars will NOT serve you alcohol
.

Was false news. Plenty of bars outside the stadium selling beer to away fans and the concourses were too