Snyper1010 24 Posted August 10, 2012 Yeah, great venue. Can the stadium accommodate the 40,000+ who will want to watch? My guess is that they are bringing others along who haven't booked Or maybe he just isnt happy being stung with a £300 bill to stay a few nights in cardiff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidncohen 18 Posted August 12, 2012 I've tried to check out coach and train travel from London, as I'm thinking of going (would be my first GP). There don't seem to be any coaches or trains back after the event (looked at national express and train line). Can anyone advise me on the best way to and from Cardiff by public transport from central London (without having to stay overnight)? Thanks in advance. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 12, 2012 Go on trainline you can leave Paddington at 10:45 and get to Cardiff 12:45 last train back is 21:00 gets to Paddington at 00:38 single ticket for each way works out at £45 return Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidncohen 18 Posted August 13, 2012 @#318 Triple.H. Thanks. I presume the meeting is due to end at 8pm - in your experience is this about right, or do they sometimes go on longer. Any idea how far the station is from the stadium, or how long it would take if walking. Thanks, David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) @#318 Triple.H. Thanks. I presume the meeting is due to end at 8pm - in your experience is this about right, or do they sometimes go on longer. Any idea how far the station is from the stadium, or how long it would take if walking. Thanks, David 6 pm start no hold ups would see final run about 8.40pm.Really all depends on hold-ups if you would have to miss any of the action.Station is just a couple of minutes from the stadium. Edited August 13, 2012 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emerald tyke 49 Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) @#318 Triple.H. Thanks. I presume the meeting is due to end at 8pm - in your experience is this about right, or do they sometimes go on longer. Any idea how far the station is from the stadium, or how long it would take if walking. Thanks, David The train station is just literally across the road from stadium.prob 5-7 mins walk...however if you havent bought your Gp tickets yet, I would maybe purchase them in the part of the stadium where you could enter/exit through gates 6 or 7 ( seats in back straight or 3 & 4 bends) as this would be nearest to train station end of walkway outside stadium for when you come out near time of your train departure. Good Luck ......only 12 more sleeps Edited August 13, 2012 by emerald tyke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 153 Posted August 14, 2012 Tweeted by Freya Louis @FreyaJaneLouis: RETWEET! and post this picture on every site you visit! http://pic.twitter.com/kV6YaFVt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcel 0 Posted August 14, 2012 not a big issue to some but maybe quite a few , the Walkabout bar closed on gp weekend for refurb.. always been a hotspot thru weekend maybe this has already been mentioned on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef 105 Posted August 14, 2012 @#318 Triple.H. Thanks. I presume the meeting is due to end at 8pm - in your experience is this about right, or do they sometimes go on longer. Any idea how far the station is from the stadium, or how long it would take if walking. Thanks, David With the later start time this year David I think its going to be pushing it to get the 21.00 if the meeting overruns. Its normally on for longer than 2 hours...dont miss those fireworks! It was ok in previous years with the 5.00/ 5.30 start times. There is a 21.30 from Cardiff to Bristol Temple Meads, arriving at 22.24. The Paddington connection leaves at 22.30. So its cutting it fine. We live in Swindon, so will probably park at Temple Meads and drive the 40 miles down the M4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted August 14, 2012 It will be interesting to see how much the gate will be down for Cardiff this year as every GP gate has been lower than last season. Surely the gate for the Italian GP (around 2,500) must be the lowest ever for a GP.. Some of the Cardiff hotel prices are scandalous but then there are three big events over the week end and they are just cashing in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef 105 Posted August 14, 2012 It will be interesting to see how much the gate will be down for Cardiff this year as every GP gate has been lower than last season. Surely the gate for the Italian GP (around 2,500) must be the lowest ever for a GP.. Some of the Cardiff hotel prices are scandalous but then there are three big events over the week end and they are just cashing in. Bloody extortionate but most peeps probably travel there and back in a day. More Poles attend now, but probably less British fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted August 15, 2012 sorry but to exspensive for me this year,ive done 7 out of 10 i think but il keep money and watch on tv.sad but times are hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damon 49 Posted August 15, 2012 As stated on a previous post, why stay in Cardiff when there must be at least hundreds of B&Bs within a 15 mile radius of Cardiff that will charge around £70 for a double room with breakfast, add some taxi fares and its still much cheaper than Cardiff itself. Im certain there will still be large crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dempo 124 Posted August 15, 2012 I've no received my tickets yet, anyone else in the same boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snyper1010 24 Posted August 15, 2012 I've no received my tickets yet, anyone else in the same boat? Ive had mine for what must be a few weeks now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
