information 4 Brighton game

[nuffieldranger]

Got ticket for this game and will be driving from chichester area. I have done some research and it seems there are no parking areas for away fans ! Anyone driven before got any advice as to where I can park etc it eoulf help me a great deal cheers

[Greg1882]

If I were you I think I'd drive into hove or portslade and train the last leg of the journey . I haven't some the Amex yet but me and my brother are going Tuesday from worthing and think we're going to head into lewes for a beer and come back into falmer . Seems a bit of a nightmare whatever way you do it

[nuffieldranger]

Cheers its not easy or cheap for an away fan at the amex by the looks of it one option I have discovered is london road station if I can park around there ! Nightmare

[Kevin Mcleod]

Just to clarify a few things for anyone coming down to the Amex on Tuesday. For most away fans the easiest and best option by far is to come by train. You’ll save money by booking a return ticket to Haywards Heath or Shoreham by Sea. From there, the rest of the journey on to Brighton and the change for Falmer is all within the free travel zone that’s covered by your ticket. If you’re driving, the club’s Travel Guide and Video (on the seagulls.co.uk website, under the Fans tab) include essential info on the free park-and-ride arrangements, plus the nearby Bridge car park, where limited space (costing £15) is available on the day. If coming down via the A23 I’d choose the Mill Road park-and-ride – but it gets full very quickly, so best to arrive by 6.15. If you prefer to avoid Brighton altogether, you can park at Lewes station (costing £5) and get the train to Falmer – one-stop, 5 minutes, no charge, because it’s in the free travel zone. And waiting at Falmer for a train back to Lewes is often quicker than queuing for the park-and-ride buses. Falmer station is right beside the ground and, these days, getting away isn’t a problem. Leave on the final whistle, queue for maybe 15-20 minutes, and the train gets you into Brighton in 8 minutes flat. Then, loads of good pubs near the station, plus everything that naughty old Brighton has to offer! Or you could of course just get on the first train back home… If you do have time, and fancy being sociable post-match, a great way to dodge the queues is to stick around. But no need to stay stuck in the away end. All the concourse bars stay open – with away fans very welcome. West Stand Lower is the biggest – and a lot warmer than the somewhat draughty away concourse! The North Stand bars always stay open till 11pm. As for catering, the locally produced Piglet’s Pantry pies are pretty special, and unlike anywhere else, the away bars always stock a real ale from the visitors’ locality. So look out for your local brew. Most people find that the Amex is a pretty relaxed and friendly place. Hope you have a good trip, and enjoy the match.

[Greg1882]

Piglets pantry pies are unreal .

[Joe90]

I don't know how well you know Brighton but I believe there is free parking in the residential area east of The Level.

http://ww3.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1245134&node=20556

You can walk from here down Lewes Road to the ground, will take about 30 minutes depending how fit you are or you can use your match ticket to get public transport.

If you decide to do this I'd advise you contact the council first to confirm that it's free as when I went it was a weekend.

[brightonr]

If you're coming from Chichester, I would be tempted to follow Greg's advice and park up at Portslade and get the train into Brighton. Just keep on the A27 and come off at the Holmbush exit (big Tesco) and follow the A270 which takes you almost to the station. Plenty of free parking in the area and you will avoid any town centre traffic. Brighton isn't the easiest of places to get around if you aren't familiar with it.

If you are coming early enough, the Mill Road park and ride is just off the A27 roundabout, near Devil's ****. As stated above, it will be full early, although there isn't anything to do other than get the bus to the ground.

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[Hove Ranger]

Theres loads of free parking round portslade and its only 15 mins away from brighton station by train. Plus with the free train travel included in the match ticket its a no brainer. If anyone is interested in parking in portslade or looking for a good pub in brighton, drop me a pm. Ive recently moved to portslade and will happily share my knowledge of the area.

[Greg1882]

Theres loads of free parking round portslade and its only 15 mins away from brighton station by train. Plus with the free train travel included in the match ticket its a no brainer. If anyone is interested in parking in portslade or looking for a good pub in brighton, drop me a pm. Ive recently moved to portslade and will happily share my knowledge of the area.

Am I right in saying the free travel is from shoreham onwards ?

[Hove Ranger]

Am I right in saying the free travel is from shoreham onwards ?

correct. Its a shame worthing isnt included

[Greg1882]

correct. Its a shame worthing isnt included

Thanks for confirming that mate , is there a time limit on it such as a couple of hours prior to kick off ?

[Hove Ranger]

Thanks for confirming that mate , is there a time limit on it such as a couple of hours prior to kick off ?

Dont think so. I think the match ticket acts as your travel ticket for the evening and im planning on using mine all night. Think you just need to show the conductor or station workers your ticket and it gets you through.

[West London is Rss]

Anyone know how many we sold for Brighton? Thought it may be a sell-out even though its midweek

[Greg1882]

Dont think so. I think the match ticket acts as your travel ticket for the evening and im planning on using mine all night. Think you just need to show the conductor or station workers your ticket and it gets you through.

Brilliant thanks for the help

[nuffieldranger]

thanks lads all good information plus good link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGOrzXdVeyA