Advice Needed

[ConorVFest]

I'll be getting a lift to, and from V Festival, so I was wondering basically is the traffic that bad? As my dad will be driving back so don't really want to put him in some major traffic as i would feel terrible. What would you say the best time to arrive/set of for is to avoid the worst of the traffic? Early/Late/Mid Day? My friends are getting a coach there in the morning, so they should be pitched up and able to meet me, so i'm not in a rush for a decent spot. We will be driving down from Manchester. Where to avoid? Tips greatly, greatly appreciated.

Also, if my friends go in and pitch up and whatever in the morning, obviously I won't be getting there till after them. Will I have any trouble meeting up with them co-coordinating my self etc or should i be fine?

Just a little nervous as I'll be going on my own/unfamilliar with the hole atmosphere and area. Cheers guys.

[miss mac]

Hi,

Any journey involving the M6 is a nightmare. Last year was exceptionally bad. We set off at 7 and hit all the traffic. You'll get a map on the way in with the different campsites but tell your mayes to camp near a sign/gate/toilets etc so theyll be easier to find. good luck & have fun!!

[ConorVFest]

Cheers! What if i got a lift to a designated shuttle stop (wolverhampton or stafford) then got on the shuttle, or are the shuttles a nightmare?

Thanks guys, have a great time there!!

[ellsbells11]

We're heading from near manchester too, was thinking about leaving at eight, we probably will hit all the traffic and be waiting for ages but i'm sure we'll find a spot to camp somewhere. Have a good festival everyone!

[ConorVFest]

ellsbells good luck, i think i'm gonna get a lift to stafford train station, then get the shuttle. anyone got any experience with the shuttles? reliability, business etc?

[donzo]

i live in wolves so use the shuttle bus they are reliable and run frequently. they take a speacial route so do not queue in traffic. the traffic queues are massive in all directions except the designated bus routes.

[ConorVFest]

donzo thanks for your reply, and advice mate! i will see you all there, and think i will get the shuttle bus as it seems the best option for me. have an awesome time everyone, it goes without saying that it's going to be a weekend to remember!