Charlton Away
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ThreeSixes
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timnolongerinbrisban
Vital Squad Member
Thought you would have been on the team coach?
Easiest way Gimmer tells me is drive up to Slade Green station, there is off street parking, then hop on the train for a few stops to Charlton (about 15 mins). Obviously not a good idea if you intend to have a few drinks and drive back. Only home fans are allowed on the Valley Express coaches apparently. Scally did say if I recall correctly that if we did not like what was happening at GFC to bugger off and watch Charlton (or words to that effect), so on 29/12 he will be right.
Sturdy Gill
Vital Squad Member
I am going to this one with my Son in Law and assumed we could get a train as I have been past the ground before. That’s pissed me off with no direct trains as we are planning on having a few beers
LSB2
Vital Football Hero
Yeah, they stopped the direct trains a while ago. Do you drive? Gimmer has given us a route lol
The Charlton coach is for home fans, and I'm guessing we'd stand out as Gllls fans.
Anyone drive a mini bus, that's doesn't mind getting to Charlton for about 2pm, and driving back at around 10pm? Drop offs at Strood, Rochester, and two for Sittingbourne? lol
Billy_Bleach
Vital Squad Member
Thameslink line not running fully between Xmas and new year then? What a pain in the arse. I was in two minds about going to the match but a 1 hour 30 mins train journey including a 25 minute wait at Dartford has made the decision for me.
If you get to Charlton for 2 pm that means about 5.5 hours in the pub before kick off! Load of piss heads
LSB2
Vital Football Hero
If you get to Charlton for 2 pm that means about 5.5 hours in the pub before kick off! Load of piss heads
I Wanted to get there for opening, as then we'd be guaranteed a seat
HarrowGill
Vital Youth Team
Err, the Thameslink train to Luton via Blackfriars goes from Rainham and stops at Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Gravesend, Dartford and Charlton on the way?
Unless I'm mistaken?...
SteveTreacle
Vital 1st Team Regular
Last time I went there which was quite a few years ago - when we drew 2-2 and Dennis Oli scored - they did specials from Medway and stopped at Charlton. Not sure if they would do that these days as would involve the railway companies doing something for customers and they are generally only run for the benefit of their shareholders and union member employees these days!
Billy_Bleach
Vital Squad Member
Not on the day of the game according to the national rail app. They are running up until Xmas and again in the new year so must just be for two weeks.
LSB2
Vital Football Hero
Yeah, not according to National Rail? On the day if the game it's a couple of changes.
Nobby_66
Vital Football Hero
LSB2
Vital Football Hero
I'll do it for a grand
It's the going rate for saaaarf of the river guv.
A cab is only £40! So you know my reply, and you can add your own swear words!
Billy Goatham
Vital Reserves Team
Normally its direct but engineering works on the line between Xmas and NY have added an extra 30 mins to the normal hour service. Bloody typical just when we need a decent turn out of fans too. I hope it doesn't put too many people off from travelling
Jerryattrick
Vital Football Hero
Is that just those fully vaccinated lol!
