As ever, any update on this information can be found at his Shrimperzone Away Travel section at www.shrimperzone.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=24
Ticket Information
Tickets are pay on the day at Crewe, with NO advance tickets available from the SUFC ticket office (same as last year), tickets will be priced at £19 Adults, £15 Seniors, £8.50 for 12-16 years olds and £4.50 for under 10s
Last April we took 689 fans.
COACH
For the latest news and prices and pick-up points for the supporters club coaches click on www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/default.asp?page_id=545
While for an alternative trip keep up to date with SoL at www.theshrimpers-online.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=8.
The ground is only a few minutes walk from the train station. As you come out of the Railway Station turn left and Gresty Road is down the road on your left.
Times and Fares (as of 09/09/08)
CHEAP TRAIN ALERT
Trains leave London Euston at 03 past the hour and at 17.22, 17.48, 18.19, 18.42 back from Crewe. The journey takes approx. 1 hour 25 minutes.
Go to www.londonmidland.com and there is still a 11.03 getting in at 13.38 and an 18.19 getting back at 21.31, also the next three services out of Crewe, at £13 each, total £26.
Last year I found a cheaper route by splitting the fares to Wolverhampton and if the above goes along with all the other £13 offers then you could give it a try. At the moment this way will cost you £38.80.
Click onto www.virgintrains.co.uk and book 10.09, 10.38, 11.09 or 11.17 at £14.00 Advance Single and a 19.05 or 19.11 at £10.50. Go to www.londonmidland.com and book a £14.30 off-peak return Wolverhampton to Crewe at 12.44, 13.21, 13.44 and the return at 17.25, 17,48 or 18.19.
Check you are OK for the right connection as you have to keep to the correct Virgin train but can get anything on the latter stage. Good Luck!
Crewe is an excellent trip to go to by train, the station, pubs, chip shops and ground all within a stones throw of each other, but if you haven't booked your tickets yet, do it now before you know they could cost you £56.90, they won't get any cheaper.
Just a minor detail, there is engineering work between Southend Vic and Hockley on the date of Crewe game, so allow extra 15/20mins for journey, but shouldn't cause too many problems.
ROAD
Plan on a three and a half journey driving just over 200 miles. At junction 21 of the M25 join the M1, signposted The North, Luton Airport, where you may find delays as there are some major roadworks further back between junctions 6a and 10.
Passing Watford Gap it's soon time to leave at junction 19 for the M6, signposted the North West, Coventry (North) and Birmingham. Keep in left hand lane at junction 3a, then at Junction 4 continue with the M6, signposted The North West. (Or at junction 4 continue forward onto the M42, signposted the North West M6 Toll, at junction 9 continue forward onto the M6 Toll, signposted the North West, Cannock, Lichfield. You pays your money.......).
Leave the M6 at junction 16, then at the first roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A500, signposted Crewe, Nantwich. A couple of miles down this road take the 3rd exit at the roundabout that will take you onto the A5020, signposted Crewe. Keep following the Crewe signs and just before you reach the island on Weston Road, you will see a sign pointing to the right which displays; 'Away Supporters On Street Parking'. This directs you to an industrial estate on the right of the road (you will also see the Volkswagen dealership, L C Charles on the front of it).
It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the ground from here. Or carry on until another roundabout comes up where the 1st exit signposted Nantwich will take you on to the A534, past the railway station, and the ground itself to try your luck on the street.
PUBS
The Pub Crawl will be up soon with full info and maps but the pub of choice, and one of the best in League One, is the Borough Arms, a 15 minute walk from the ground, towards the northern edge of the town centre. Not the best looking pub from outside however once through the doors it's a welcoming pub, full of life and with a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. More important has the largest range of beers in Crewe, with nine changing real ales mainly from small outlets as well as two of their own brewed on the premises. Also carries a wide selection of Belgian bottled beers. Find it at 33, Earle Street, CW1 2BG.
SHORT BREAKS
If you still fancy a long weekend in the area, maybe not Crewe itself, check the Travelodge website to see if there are still any good deals where you want to go at www.travelodge.co.uk/saver_rooms/index.php
If the Travelodge isn't up to your high standards then click onto www.travelsupermarket.com and follow the links to hotels and b&b's, this site will give you the best value deals and is not tied to just one group.
However you decide to go, and I grabbed one of those late cheap train fares, have a great day.