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Heroes & Villains => Tickets & Travel => Topic started by: DerbyVillian on August 31, 2024, 12:38:47 PM
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Sorry, realised my error after posting
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Eurostar currently £148
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Booked the Eurostar for £178. Tues to Thurs. best start warming up my drinking head…
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Booked the Eurostar for £178. Tues to Thurs. best start warming up my drinking head…
Lol
Have a great time :) :)
Can't wait just got a ticket with the home fans. Better start practicing sitting on my hands ;D ;D
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Booked the Eurostar for £178. Tues to Thurs. best start warming up my drinking head…
Lol
Have a great time :) :)
Can't wait just got a ticket with the home fans. Better start practicing sitting on my hands ;D ;D
You got a link for that? I can’t find it.
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I’ve also booked Eurostar Tues-Thurs.
I’m unlikely to get a ticket from Villa’s allocation so if anyone can help with tickets in any way, including the home end, I’d be very grateful (long shot I know!).
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I’ve also booked Eurostar Tues-Thurs.
I’m unlikely to get a ticket from Villa’s allocation so if anyone can help with tickets in any way, including the home end, I’d be very grateful (long shot I know!).
Got mine from stub hub. Don’t know if there’s any left.
https://www.stubhub.co.uk/
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Cheapest ticket in the home end on that site is now €299.
Gulp
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I registered on their website but my Flemish isn't up to much so couldn't really tell what was going on with tickets
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Actually just got a helpful message in English saying sales to members start on 12/09. I haven't paid anything so I assume I'm not a member.
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€50 to become a member it seems
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On sale for members on Thursday but it's a four game package. From Friday onwards there will be a general sale for the package. I guess those will sell out pretty quickly. Mind you 200 euro will be cheaper than a lot of the resale sites.
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Still 9700 seats left, they expect Dortmund won't be a sell out so there might be hope.
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You can't buy tickets for our match unless you became a member prior to 31/08, which is fair enough I guess.
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Any spare Brugge tickets flying around??
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Need one spare also - I managed to get one on 3 ways last season but mate had 2 so need one ticket.
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The Brugge tickets are to be collected with a passport in the city on the day of the game. The only spares that show up will be from people that for some reason have chosen to go the whole way to Belgium, collect the ticket, and then not go to the game
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The Brugge tickets are to be collected with a passport in the city on the day of the game. The only spares that show up will be from people that for some reason have chosen to go the whole way to Belgium, collect the ticket, and then not go to the game
With the strength of some of the beers over there I wouldn’t rule out that happening!
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Received an email from Villa this morning - They're offering travel packages WITH match ticket for the Bruges match.
So, there are tickets magically still available, but you have to pay almost 500 quid for a whistlestop same day trip! Fans that were going would have surely already booked travel, etc by now. Fuck me, the non football side of this club is an utter shambles.
I'm in the 2 away category - Shit like this has stopped it dropping to our criteria. Travel should be an optional extra, not forced upon people who are desperate for a match ticket.
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Received an email from Villa this morning - They're offering travel packages WITH match ticket for the Bruges match.
So, there are tickets magically still available, but you have to pay almost 500 quid for a whistlestop same day trip! Fans that were going would have surely already booked travel, etc by now. Fuck me, the non football side of this club is an utter shambles.
I'm in the 2 away category - Shit like this has stopped it dropping to our criteria. Travel should be an optional extra, not forced upon people who are desperate for a match ticket.
I think you have to have the relevant criteria or is that not the case anymore? I looked at this for my son but the trip can only be booked if you meet the criteria rules. Ie an STH with relevant Euro away record.
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Received an email from Villa this morning - They're offering travel packages WITH match ticket for the Bruges match.
So, there are tickets magically still available, but you have to pay almost 500 quid for a whistlestop same day trip! Fans that were going would have surely already booked travel, etc by now. Fuck me, the non football side of this club is an utter shambles.
I'm in the 2 away category - Shit like this has stopped it dropping to our criteria. Travel should be an optional extra, not forced upon people who are desperate for a match ticket.
I think you have to have the relevant criteria or is that not the case anymore? I looked at this for my son but the trip can only be booked if you meet the criteria rules. Ie an STH with relevant Euro away record.
From what's being shared, no, it's no longer the case and anyone can buy them. To be honest, the £500 cost represents reasonable value if you value your time similarly to your money. The main issue with this trip is that the return flight goes into East Midlands and requires a further coach back to BHX
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Received an email from Villa this morning - They're offering travel packages WITH match ticket for the Bruges match.
So, there are tickets magically still available, but you have to pay almost 500 quid for a whistlestop same day trip! Fans that were going would have surely already booked travel, etc by now. Fuck me, the non football side of this club is an utter shambles.
I'm in the 2 away category - Shit like this has stopped it dropping to our criteria. Travel should be an optional extra, not forced upon people who are desperate for a match ticket.
I think you have to have the relevant criteria or is that not the case anymore? I looked at this for my son but the trip can only be booked if you meet the criteria rules. Ie an STH with relevant Euro away record.
From what's being shared, no, it's no longer the case and anyone can buy them. To be honest, the £500 cost represents reasonable value if you value your time similarly to your money. The main issue with this trip is that the return flight goes into East Midlands and requires a further coach back to BHX
Ha ha, yes I saw that, what could be better being dumped at East Midlands Airport at 2 or 3 in the morning with no public transport and having to pay a supplement to get you back to BHX. Fuck that.
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Looking at a trip to Belgium the same week as I we have some free time and I want some good beer. I don't suppose anyone may be able to keep me in mind if they end up with an spares?
Do you still have to collect them from a designated site? Do you need to provide ID?
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Looking at a trip to Belgium the same week as I we have some free time and I want some good beer. I don't suppose anyone may be able to keep me in mind if they end up with an spares?
Do you still have to collect them from a designated site? Do you need to provide ID?
Yes and Yes
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We are on the Eurostar to Brussels which includes onward travel to any other Belgian destination. Does this mean you have to stay in the station and get the train to Bruges or can you go out and have a few hours in Brussels before venturing on to Bruges?
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We are on the Eurostar to Brussels which includes onward travel to any other Belgian destination. Does this mean you have to stay in the station and get the train to Bruges or can you go out and have a few hours in Brussels before venturing on to Bruges?
You can do what you want, the onward tickets aren't limited to any particular service that I can see.
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We are on the Eurostar to Brussels which includes onward travel to any other Belgian destination. Does this mean you have to stay in the station and get the train to Bruges or can you go out and have a few hours in Brussels before venturing on to Bruges?
If European Conditions of Carriage are similar to UK then break of journey is allowed.
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You can get any train anywhere in Belgium is how I'm reading it
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You can get any train anywhere in Belgium is how I'm reading it
Yeah, I know that bit, it was just f you are allowed out of the station first then back in again rather than it being a direct link to Bruges.
That all being said, London Underground drivers are set to strike 1st to 15th November so that may alter plans as we were planning on parking at Hillingdon
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Once you're off the Eurostar you can get any onward train and it's an open station. Saying that, there really isn't much to see in Brussels during the day and the station is in a pretty unappealing part of the city. You're better off heading straight to Bruges.
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You can get any train anywhere in Belgium is how I'm reading it
That all being said, London Underground drivers are set to strike 1st to 15th November so that may alter plans as we were planning on parking at Hillingdon
Thanks for the heads up, will keep an eye on how it develops.
Here's a link with further info.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/tube-strikes-full-list-of-november-2024-dates-and-times/ar-AA1susEd
Just looked it up, if worst comes to the worst its a 2 hour walk to Pancras :( :(
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Once you're off the Eurostar you can get any onward train and it's an open station. Saying that, there really isn't much to see in Brussels during the day and the station is in a pretty unappealing part of the city. You're better off heading straight to Bruges.
I will second this. If you're looking for an excursion then stop off at Ghent. It's on the way to Bruges and you will have a much nicer day.
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Thanks both, will give it a swerve then if it takes a while to get into the main part. Presumably though, if we were to stop off in Ghent that would class as the onward travel ticket and would then need to pay to get to Bruge from Ghent?
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You can get any train anywhere in Belgium is how I'm reading it
That all being said, London Underground drivers are set to strike 1st to 15th November so that may alter plans as we were planning on parking at Hillingdon
Thanks for the heads up, will keep an eye on how it develops.
Here's a link with further info.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/tube-strikes-full-list-of-november-2024-dates-and-times/ar-AA1susEd
Just looked it up, if worst comes to the worst its a 2 hour walk to Pancras :( :(
A friend suggests parking at Watford Junction and getting the overground direct into St. Pancreas. Looks like they run from early morning too as we are on the 9am Eurostar
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Thanks both, will give it a swerve then if it takes a while to get into the main part. Presumably though, if we were to stop off in Ghent that would class as the onward travel ticket and would then need to pay to get to Bruge from Ghent?
I have just showed my ticket when asked on the train and it's been fine.
https://help.eurostar.com/faq/uk-en/question/How-does-an-Any-Belgian-Station-ticket-work (https://help.eurostar.com/faq/uk-en/question/How-does-an-Any-Belgian-Station-ticket-work)
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I’m off to Bruges on Wednesday via Eurostar, so I’ll report back. Very annoying that we couldn’t arrange a Champions League away match for half term ☹️
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Once you're off the Eurostar you can get any onward train and it's an open station. Saying that, there really isn't much to see in Brussels during the day and the station is in a pretty unappealing part of the city. You're better off heading straight to Bruges.
I will second this. If you're looking for an excursion then stop off at Ghent. It's on the way to Bruges and you will have a much nicer day.
Ghent's my favourite city in the world. It's about a 20 minute walk from the station to the centre and midway between Brussels and Bruges.
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You can get any train anywhere in Belgium is how I'm reading it
That all being said, London Underground drivers are set to strike 1st to 15th November so that may alter plans as we were planning on parking at Hillingdon
Thanks for the heads up, will keep an eye on how it develops.
Here's a link with further info.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/tube-strikes-full-list-of-november-2024-dates-and-times/ar-AA1susEd
Just looked it up, if worst comes to the worst its a 2 hour walk to Pancras :( :(
A friend suggests parking at Watford Junction and getting the overground direct into St. Pancreas. Looks like they run from early morning too as we are on the 9am Eurostar
I have decided to stop over in London, after the spurs game. Decided where to stop, before I knew about possible strikes.
I am still looking doesn't seem to be a mainline station near my hotel. Might have to cancel present hotel and pick one closer to Eurostar.
Thought my planning was going too well :( :(
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Sorted, thanks for the update on strikes. Got an alternative now, only a 30 minute walk to a mainline station.
:D :D
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Thanks both, will give it a swerve then if it takes a while to get into the main part. Presumably though, if we were to stop off in Ghent that would class as the onward travel ticket and would then need to pay to get to Bruge from Ghent?
Brussels Midi Zuid is a good 20 minutes walk to Grande Place. Better to get off the Eurostar and onto the Brugge train straight away. However the area around the station whilst demure during the day becomes very colourful at night for those looking for some company.
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I have acquired what I hope is a valid ticket in block 423. Some useful tips off the bloke who sold it to me/might be scamming me.
To buy food and drinks in the stadium you will need a "blue card" that costs a Euro. This can be bought in the stadium and then topped up with credit as required. You can only use this or season card to make purchases. Might only apply to home end.
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Once you're off the Eurostar you can get any onward train and it's an open station. Saying that, there really isn't much to see in Brussels during the day and the station is in a pretty unappealing part of the city. You're better off heading straight to Bruges.
I will second this. If you're looking for an excursion then stop off at Ghent. It's on the way to Bruges and you will have a much nicer day.
Ghent's my favourite city in the world. It's about a 20 minute walk from the station to the centre and midway between Brussels and Bruges.
Got 2 days there next week. Anything you would recommend? Obviously I'll be seeking some beer too. Hoping to stop at La Trappe Brewery on way back to Schiphol.
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I have acquired what I hope is a valid ticket in block 423. Some useful tips off the bloke who sold it to me/might be scamming me.
To buy food and drinks in the stadium you will need a "blue card" that costs a Euro. This can be bought in the stadium and then topped up with credit as required. You can only use this or season card to make purchases. Might only apply to home end.
Not anymore. They take bank cards from this season onwards.
For those without tickets, the game will be shown on a big screen in the 'Brugespub' (Vlamingstraat 53b).
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I have acquired what I hope is a valid ticket in block 423. Some useful tips off the bloke who sold it to me/might be scamming me.
To buy food and drinks in the stadium you will need a "blue card" that costs a Euro. This can be bought in the stadium and then topped up with credit as required. You can only use this or season card to make purchases. Might only apply to home end.
Not anymore. They take bank cards from this season onwards.
For those without tickets, the game will be shown on a big screen in the 'Brugespub' (Vlamingstraat 53b).
Thanks for the info. Now worried again the bloke was a scammer!
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Once you're off the Eurostar you can get any onward train and it's an open station. Saying that, there really isn't much to see in Brussels during the day and the station is in a pretty unappealing part of the city. You're better off heading straight to Bruges.
I will second this. If you're looking for an excursion then stop off at Ghent. It's on the way to Bruges and you will have a much nicer day.
Ghent's my favourite city in the world. It's about a 20 minute walk from the station to the centre and midway between Brussels and Bruges.
Got 2 days there next week. Anything you would recommend? Obviously I'll be seeking some beer too. Hoping to stop at La Trappe Brewery on way back to Schiphol.
Just about everywhere. There's no central square so just wander around and the next bar will be even better than the last one.
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I’ve spent three days looking for the shit part of Bruges without success. It’s very touristy in parts and some places are pretty pricey, but the food, beer and sights are absolutely stellar.
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Anyone had their ticket voucher yet? Or is it tomorrow?
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Anyone had their ticket voucher yet? Or is it tomorrow?
AVFC Support on twatter/X says they will be issued on Monday Afternoon
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A place to avoid while you are in Bruges
(https://i.ibb.co/0n73qRH/IMG-0830.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0n73qRH)
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A bit of advice having returned from Bruges yesterday. The town is pretty full, so you will need to book somewhere to eat in the evenings if you want to dine in.
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Tube strike cancelled for Tuesday but Thursday still planned when we come back on Eurostar so looking at Watford Junction station now.
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Me and a mate are driving over early Wednesday, staying in Ostend after the game. Any other Villa fans staying in Ostend ?
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Anyone had their ticket voucher yet? Or is it tomorrow?
AVFC Support on twatter/X says they will be issued on Monday Afternoon
Arrived this morning.
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Tube strike cancelled for Tuesday but Thursday still planned when we come back on Eurostar so looking at Watford Junction station now.
Why do you need the Tube? You can walk to Euston or get the bus to Marylebone.
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Tube strike cancelled for Tuesday but Thursday still planned when we come back on Eurostar so looking at Watford Junction station now.
Why do you need the Tube? You can walk to Euston or get the bus to Marylebone.
Was planning on parking at Hillingdon then tube to St. Pancras tomorrow then back to Hillingdon on Thursday. On the 9:01am Eurostar in the morning and need to be there at 7:45am latest it says and no trains from Brum get there early enough. It’s looking like Watford Junction then train to Euston now.
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Any one still in need of a ticket? I've manage to get hold of three tickets in the home end next to each other. Paid 65 EUR each for them.
Edit, sold.
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I’ll have it Seb do you need me to do?
DM sent.
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Hi Seb I’m one of two travelling to Bruges tonight, would love those two if still available? Have DM’d you. Fingers crossed!
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If anybody hears of any spares for Wednesday please message me. I was in the home end for Warsaw, Mostar and Lille last year so I know the drill. A ticket in the Villa end is too silly to contemplate.
Cheers , UTV
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Ah, missed it as I was asleep. If anyone has any more let me know. How did you get them by the way Seb? Been trying their own site but need to have been registered before the draw.
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Some Bruges lad who runs a fan club/merchandise van had some spares and I snapped them up on Sunday. Just pure luck as most of them don't want to share their Id's with away fans.
Already bought three CL ST's in the home end for ourselves as well just to be sure, luckily my little one supports them so I had a few ID's before the deadline.
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Ah, missed it as I was asleep. If anyone has any more let me know. How did you get them by the way Seb? Been trying their own site but need to have been registered before the draw.
Depending on your budget, there are some available on Stubhub. Would advise getting them in the south stand, if you do.
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Some Bruges lad who runs a fan club/merchandise van had some spares and I snapped them up on Sunday. Just pure luck as most of them don't want to share their Id's with away fans.
Already bought three CL ST's in the home end for ourselves as well just to be sure, luckily my little one supports them so I had a few ID's before the deadline.
If you can get any more mate let me know. Need 3 together ideally.
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We’re on the 7am Eurostar tomorrow, a few already have tickets in the home end but we need another 3 if anyone can help? Thanks!!
Anyone know if it’s worth going to the ground early to try for some?
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https://www.ticketswap.be/event/club-brugge-aston-villa-champions-league/9aa7c029-174d-46e4-8f8e-668706a82eeb
I've been told this site is reliable (but they sell quickly)
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On the Eurostar back home. A great trip despite the match. What I would say to anyone who is put off from travelling to Europe because they won't get a match ticket. Forget it and go for it anyway, you will have a great time. I'm nowhere near the criteria for European aways but I've managed to get in the stadium for both matches I've attempted. Both trips have also been full of great memories and positive interactions with Villa fans doing the same as me. Thoroughly recommended.
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Did anyone on here plump for the 'official' Sportsbreak package for the Brugge game - Did it even happen?
Just looking at the criteria for Leipzig and there is not a single mention of euro away booking history criteria, only the requirement to be a season ticket holder.
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Did anyone on here plump for the 'official' Sportsbreak package for the Brugge game - Did it even happen?
Just looking at the criteria for Leipzig and there is not a single mention of euro away booking history criteria, only the requirement to be a season ticket holder.
It did happen.
I think they put aside a small allocation for it (abt 50-100 tickets??) and there is no away criteria just be an STH.
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I think Leipzig tickets will drop to the 4pm window today (*which I'd qualify for), but I've just plumped for the Sportsbreak option, as I'm short on holiday days left from work and it means I can be in and out on the same day.
My application has just been confirmed as successful, so there is definitely no previous away booking history to contend with, as I'm not eligible till the 4pm window.