Travelling to Brighton

This is a sticky for people wanting to get to Brighton, car shares etc

The match is on Sun Mar 19th, but some will dust off plans for a romantic weekend! (Hopefully the Romance of the Cup).

Here's an option for those wishing to travel in style!

Travel in style to the big game
Brighton v Grimsby Town
19th March 2023
16 passenger limo
£100 per passenger
(Minimum 10 passengers
Maximum 16 passengers)
For full details please contact David on
abbielimos@hotmail.com/07795626799 for full details

Soccer Express for coach travel: https://www.soccerexpress.co.uk/

Direct train from Bedford is a good option, also stops at Luton and St Albans.

See this document which covers travel options close to the stadium

https://1drv.ms/w/s!AiG5d8_zY3rjr_N6hHwcYcjnZxs8JQ?e=leHdmm

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Direct train from Bedford is a good option, also stops at Luton and St Albans.

Looks like there are no direct train on that Sunday.  Says change at St.Pamcras or Farringdon.

IF I can get a ticket then i could offer a token gesture to someone travelling from Caterham (junc 6) M25 to Brighton racecourse park and ride pick on way !!
UTM

If I get tickets I'll be travelling with my son from Taunton on the Saturday morning and returning straight after the game.
Ill be driving via the A303, a36, m27 etc so anyone on route who fancies a few drinks and doesn't want to risk trains or driving let me know

Feels a bit risky but i'm going on the train from Peterborough

Just to let you all know there are literally zero places to park near the ground so dont risk it. A good option if you are bringing your car is park in Woodingdean (village nearby) and then get a taxi to the ground or walk if you are feeling fit

I've read there is 3 good park and rides in which are free with your match ticket? Will this not be the case for our game?

yeah the park and rides will be operating - I meant there is nothing next to/very near the ground

Quoted from lukeo

I've read there is 3 good park and rides in which are free with your match ticket? Will this not be the case for our game?

There’s only been 2 for a couple seasons now.

Mill Road is the most popular and is usually full an hour and a half or two hours before kick off as this is just off the dual carriageway.

The other P&R is at the Brighton racecourse, if parking there though I wouldn’t recommend wearing your best shoes or trainers for obvious reasons.

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Those coming by train on the day only need to get return tickets to Haywards Heath from there the match day ticket includes travel, might save you a few quid

Well worth considering parking in surrounding towns and getting the (free) trains in as another option if you’re driving - Lewes (great variety of pubs), Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Haywards Heath all have plenty of parking and are short train journeys to the stadium (via Lewes or Brighton for the last three). The P&Rs are fine but Mill Road fills up quickly and getting back after can take a while.

You may also see cars parked on the grass verges past the ground up the hill (The Drove/Falmer Road) if you drive that way - don’t be tempted, they are almost always ticketed as the road has double yellows most of the way up.

Manchester/NW Mariners!
Leaving for Brighton at lunchtime Saturday. Coming home after the game. Got a couple of spare seats in my car, if anyone's interested. UTM

Now going got a ticket going Hospitality
So i am Going from Caterham Surrey (junc 6) M25 then down M23 i can offer a lift x1 space as its a Ford KA
UTM
And The "4621 Club" you wanna be better louder more inflatables than the Southampton game = "Make it So!" Do it for those watching it on the telly.

I'm driving and parking in Lewes, from the Salisbury/Andover area if anyone wanted to jump in with me?  

Quoted from The Caterham Mariner

Now going got a ticket going Hospitality
So i am Going from Caterham Surrey (junc 6) M25 then down M23 i can offer a lift x1 space as its a Ford KA
UTM
And The "4621 Club" you wanna be better louder more inflatables than the Southampton game = "Make it So!" Do it for those watching it on the telly.

Are you in the Brighton hospitality or the Town allocation? I'm in the West Stand hospitality hopefully there'll be few Town in there - I was ringing all day Friday to try and get in the GTFC hospitality allocation but couldn't get through and it was sold out by the time I did. I got the second-to-last Brighton place - probably in the whole stadium - it is the most expensive ticket I've ever bought for a Town game.  

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Are you in the Brighton hospitality or the Town allocation? I'm in the West Stand hospitality hopefully there'll be few Town in there - I was ringing all day Friday to try and get in the GTFC hospitality allocation but couldn't get through and it was sold out by the time I did. I got the second-to-last Brighton place - probably in the whole stadium - it is the most expensive ticket I've ever bought for a Town game.  

Telll the truth not sure where i am going  but hope to be
above South stand hospitality  apparently where our  fans will be, according to Brighton fan.
I paid £210 total not ashamed  to admit it ,to be
there as i was not lucky to be one of "4621 Club".
Scary thing is never gone "posh" for Grimsby Footie match in my life so i e-mailed
Brighton for guidance on "Dress code& Etiquette "
to get it right etc.
Can you wear town shirt/ take an inflatable etc.
So if iam in West stand i will see you there.
Like you most expensive ticket i have bought but
Sure will be worth it come the day.
UTM

Quoted from The Caterham Mariner

Telll the truth not sure where i am going  but hope to be
above South stand hospitality  apparently where our  fans will be, according to Brighton fan.
I paid £210 total not ashamed  to admit it ,to be
there as i was not lucky to be one of "4621 Club".
Scary thing is never gone "posh" for Grimsby Footie match in my life so i e-mailed
Brighton for guidance on "Dress code& Etiquette "
to get it right etc.
Can you wear town shirt/ take an inflatable etc.
So if iam in West stand i will see you there.
Like you most expensive ticket i have bought but
Sure will be worth it come the day.
UTM

No footie shirts, have to wear a shirt with a collar and no trainers - I had to tick a box to say I'd read the dress code etiquette - might be different if you are in the South Stand.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

No footie shirts, have to wear a shirt with a collar and no trainers - I had to tick a box to say I'd read the dress code etiquette - might be different if you are in the South Stand.

Top hat and monocle I've heard...

Don't forget the cummerbund.

Quoted from bedders78

Top hat and monocle I've heard...

Chequered shirt, beard and manbag.

Anyone going by coach? Is Soccer Express the only option?

Quoted from ginnywings

Anyone going by coach? Is Soccer Express the only option?

i went with them to Southampton Ginny, they were spot on.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

No footie shirts, have to wear a shirt with a collar and no trainers - I had to tick a box to say I'd read the dress code etiquette - might be different if you are in the South Stand.

Cheers

Quoted from Hagrid

i went with them to Southampton Ginny, they were spot on.

Thanks. Went with them for the FGR play off final and they were decent to be fair, but that was a few years back now.

Just wondering if there are any local firms running trips. I'll have a trawl of the net.

Quoted from The Caterham Mariner

Telll the truth not sure where i am going  but hope to be
above South stand hospitality  apparently where our  fans will be, according to Brighton fan.
I paid £210 total not ashamed  to admit it ,to be
there as i was not lucky to be one of "4621 Club".
Scary thing is never gone "posh" for Grimsby Footie match in my life so i e-mailed
Brighton for guidance on "Dress code& Etiquette "
to get it right etc.
Can you wear town shirt/ take an inflatable etc.
So if iam in West stand i will see you there.
Like you most expensive ticket i have bought but
Sure will be worth it come the day.
UTM

If you can let me know the name of the actual Lounge you bought tickets for - i'll be able to tell you what stand you're in and upload a pic etc

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

If you can let me know the name of the actual Lounge you bought tickets for - i'll be able to tell you what stand you're in and upload a pic etc

The Goldstone Suite  i think ???

It's in the East Stand - Here you go have a look here - https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/matchday-hospitality/goldstone-restaurant

Quoted from ginnywings

Don't forget the cummerbund.

And cane

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

It's in the East Stand - Here you go have a look here - https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/matchday-hospitality/goldstone-restaurant

That will do  nicely
A pint of Harveys at half time and on best behaviour
Not to many piglets pantry  pies though gotta watch
my figure
UTM

I do like these Brighton fans on here and to show our appreciation I think we should invite them to Wembley to see Town beat Man Utd or Man City.  






If only !!!!!!!

Quoted from grimsby pete

I do like these Brighton fans on here and to show our appreciation I think we should invite them to Wembley to see Town beat Man Utd or Man City.  






If only !!!!!!!

If you do beat us then I will take you up on that - we all hate United with a passion don't we ???

Im in Bruno’s in the West Stand - will I get Haddock and chips with mushy peas - for the price I paid I expect that…not a big square white plate with a tiny little pile in the middle topped with a square of some weird tropical sea creature, and the words “ “drizzle”, “smear”, “confit” or “beignet”used in the menu? And will I get ejected if I ask for vinegar?

Brunos lounge has probably the best seats in the stadium (view wise) - info here https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/club/matchday-hospitality/brunos-restaurant

and no you will be fine asking for vinegar, after all, we are a fellow member of the 'fish n chips' elite division

Quoted from Seagulls eat Haddock

If you do beat us then I will take you up on that - we all hate United with a passion don't we ???

I still feel for you Brighton fans for Gordon Smith's miss in '83 .... if only eh?  😏

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

I still feel for you Brighton fans for Gordon Smith's miss in '83 .... if only eh?  😏

Isn't that what one of their fanzines was called? "AND SMITH MUST SCORE"

Quoted from Les Brechin

Isn't that what one of their fanzines was called? "AND SMITH MUST SCORE"

40 years later in the final it is reprised - AND(Y) SMITH MUST SCORE

Can anyone confirm that the A1 has a full closure in place at Wansford this weekend? Can’t see if it’s full closure or lane closure.

Crikey!!
Hospitality  sold out according to "Town" website
So 100 Town fans going "Posh" to ensure they get to see the game live
Along with the "4621 Club" in the cheap seats
😏
UTM  wherever you are at home or are the Amex making loads of noise !!

Quoted from The Caterham Mariner

Crikey!!
Hospitality  sold out according to "Town" website
So 100 Town fans going "Posh" to ensure they get to see the game live
Along with the "4621 Club" in the cheap seats
😏
UTM  wherever you are at home or are the Amex making loads of noise !!

They were a bit late posting that - I was told it was sold out last Saturday - maybe there were some companies who had to confirm final numbers and be invoiced. I got the second to last spot in the Brighton hospitality the same day, although I'm expecting a few Town fans in there - Brighton released their hospitality after we'd sold out of match tickets but before GTFC announced our hospitality allocation so I expect a few will have jumped in straight away.

Quoted from grimsby pete

I do like these Brighton fans on here and to show our appreciation I think we should invite them to Wembley to see Town beat Man Utd or Man City.  






If only !!!!!!!

That's most kind  

Just arrived in Offham, Christ the M25 was a ball ache,  sdded 40 minutes on the journey, took about 5hrs 10..

Quoted from Spidey

Just arrived in Offham, Christ the M25 was a ball ache,  sdded 40 minutes on the journey, took about 5hrs 10..

LOL
"The Road to Hell!" according to Chris Rea.
Junc 6 on the Surrey  stretch is on my doorstep
Yes indeed a pain in the bum sometimes.
UTM

It may have been mentioned but just incase as I saw allot of your fans are staying just outside of Brighton, free travel with Matchday ticket from Eatbourne, worthing and Haywards Heath

Enjoy the ride , hopefully not too much today but good luck to you if you don't want be any hard feelings, we've been where you are , some of out johny come lately fans seem to forget that

Hope you all have a safe journey home, been a long time since we had such good away fans at the Amex, hope the rest of your season is good.