Best wat to travel

[Tommy Tippy]

Ok, so, first time at leeds. What's the best way of getting there from the south (In our case Manchester)

Car, Train, Bus, Coach...We are thinking of getting the train and then the shuttle to the site, leaving our tents there when we leave.

Thoughts please??

[Eulaca]

I'd also like to know the best way of getting there as I'm leaving from Preston.

I'm most likely to be getting the train & shuttle bus.

[Obsydyan]

The train shuttle bus combo has always worked fine the last few times i've gone. Don't be surprised if you feel like you are getting anally raped when you pay for the bus ticket tho.

[Dropkick Murphy]

If you or any of your friends drive, I would suggest that. It will work out cheaper and there's nothing worse than having to get up on the Monday morning to get a shuttle bus to Leeds and then a train home.

[wilko8]

If you drive does anyone know if you are allowed to drive off site during the weekend?

Just incase you need to pick up essentials......like another bottle of JD!

[Dropkick Murphy]

Yes. You can come and go as you please. There's a local Tesco down the road. However, we went at about 9/10am a couple of years ago and got caught up in the day ticket traffic and missed the first couple of bands! Just gotta time it right or go during the day.

Edited April 16, 2009 by Dropkick Murphy

[Eulaca]

we drove last year. We were parked right by the entrance when we left. When we returned from shopping they made us park in the overflow section. It was not a nice walk back through the mud, with bags that seemed to self destruct.

[Dropkick Murphy]

That's a good point, if you drive make sure that you move your car on the Sunday morning. Move it closer to an entrance/exit or you could be in for a long wait on Monday morning/afternoon! I've known some people not getting back until 4/5pm!!

[Tommy Tippy]

The train shuttle bus combo has always worked fine the last few times i've gone. Don't be surprised if you feel like you are getting anally raped when you pay for the bus ticket tho.

[Dropkick Murphy]

So the train/bus is a dear do.

The car's the same as all the other festivals, convenient but takes a week to get off the car park.

[Tommy Tippy]

Like I said, move your car on the Sunday morning, takes half an hour and you'll be out in no time!

[Dropkick Murphy]

You're usually up at 9ish on festival morning, so just get up, have a leisurely stroll to your car and move it to the near an exit. Plenty of time to get to see the first band an have a couple of pots.

Edited April 17, 2009 by Dropkick Murphy

[Jade1108]

Anyone Traveling from Warrington??

I am thinking of getting the coach its only £31 return so i though that was pretty good, and then getting the shuttle to the site which is £8.50 for a return:)

Has anyone else gone by coach before, if so any advise?? is it a good way to get travel to leeds??

Im traveling alone so a car is out of the question lol but ye any general advise would be good

Thanks x

[Dropkick Murphy]

I travelled on the coach a few years ago and it was fine. No need to worry at all =)

[Jade1108]

ok thanks, if im going down on the wed and the camp doesnt open til 6pm what time coach would you reccomend me to arrange??

Thanks x

[Dropkick Murphy]

The camp is open earlier than 6, I dont know why they advertise as 6. It was supposed to be open at 2 last year, but was delayed by a couple of hours. It will definitely be open before 6 though. I'd suggest to get to the fest about 1/2ish. If its not open people just sit in the car park and drink.

Edited April 17, 2009 by Dropkick Murphy

[Jade1108]

The camp is open earlier than 6, I dont know why they advertise as 6. It was supposed to be open at 2 last year, but was delayed by a couple of hours. It will definitely be open before 6 though. I'd suggest to get to the fest about 1/2ish. If its not open people just sit in the car park and drink.

[Tommy Tippy]

You're usually up at 9ish on festival morning, so just get up, have a leisurely stroll to your car and move it to the near an exit. Plenty of time to get to see the first band an have a couple of pots.

[greeny85]

good point.

But at what point, during the beer drinking and music listening, do i move my car on the sunday? what time do we have to get up on monday? Doing all this seems like a ball ache i can do with out...

[Dropkick Murphy]

two of us went in the car in 2007 and we were parked farthest point possible from brown camp entrance and camped in yellow so 30 minute trek to the car and 30 min back but we left the tent on site and went at 630am from camp monday after bowt 3 hours kip. no traffic watsoever and was back in bolton for 830 just had a couple of hours kip then was ready for the bank holiday rather than being sat in traffic all day. defo way forward.

[Tommy Tippy]

To be honest, when I've took my car i've gone home on the Sunday night. I can't be arsed with the hassle of moving my tent when idiots start to set fire to everything. I can't drink cos I know i have to be up early to drive and you get next to no sleep on the Sunday. When I drove a couple of years ago I left halfway through the Chilis as they were awful and was home by about 11. Was the best decision i made!

[Bains]

I've always gone in the car, first year Dad dropped us off and second year a mate drove. It seems to be the easiest and cheapest way overall.

[Tommy Tippy]

I've always gone in the car, first year Dad dropped us off and second year a mate drove. It seems to be the easiest and cheapest way overall.

[Dropkick Murphy]

Hmm i'd say the cheapest and easiest but only if you're not the driver. I wanted to kill everyone in my car last year on the way back...they all fell asleep!! I had to stop off at my parents in Stoke for a kip so i didn't fall asleep at the wheel.

Edited April 23, 2009 by Dropkick Murphy

[Tommy Tippy]

that's my dilema. I could make it easy on myself and go home on the sunday night, or take it easy Sunday and get up early monday. I Know i'm not going to and that i'll stay for shits and giggles, end up wasted and get up late...aaaarrrrhhhhh!