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 17/09/08)
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 the cheapest two singles you can get now will total a wacking £46.50.
Last year I found a cheaper route by splitting the fares to Wolverhampton but again these have gone and would only save a couple of quid at £44.80.
If you have booked your tickets
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.
TUBE CLOSURES
With lots of underground closures on Saturday the only way round them to get to Euston from Fenchurch Street is the Bank and get on the Northern Line (City Branch). For Liverpool Street change from the Central Line to the Northern Line at Bank or take the short walk to Moorgate and the Northern Line (City Branch). There is the longer route on the Central from Liverpool Street to Tottenham Court Road and change to the Northern Line (West End Branch).
There is no Victoria Line all day and for Euston Square next door no Circle Line between Kings Cross and Moorgate and Metropolitan Line between Aldgate and Baker Street.
With the bus between Southend and Hockley add plenty of time, the bus took about 20minutes longer than the train last weekend, to catch your connection at Euston.
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.
FOOD AND DRINK
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.
STOP PRESS: The Buffett and Bar of Crewe have sent us in the following, might be worth taking a look, especially if driving up, at least they are making an effort for football supporters so deserve a mention for that alone, as well as the 1.99 bottled beer!
If your after a place for a drink and some good grub before the match visit the Buffet and Bar in Crewe, its promoted to away fans. If you follow the away parking via the Crewe Alex website you end up walking for 20 mins and no where to drink or eat. (Not quite true but anyway.)
If you park up on our car park you can have some food and drinks, either walk up, 15mins away, or drive up to the ground, (as the area isn't busy for parking due to small crowds), we're on the outskirts of Crewe just off the M6 via the A500.
Coaches welcome but need 2 inform us in advance on 01270 500304
www.buffetandbar.co.uk
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.