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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 1:32:41 GMT
The Stadium in within walking distance of Train station to the north Hotel Accommodation in Lens is difficult to find both night before and after game Sncf Footie trains from paris nord Wednesday 15th June 2016 12:46 arr 14:02 £17(21 euro) standard and 24 Euro First Class Thursday 16th June 2016 10:40 arr 11:44 £41 standard and 66 euro first class 11:16 arr 12:22 £41 standard and 66 euro first class Coming back 17:39 arr 18:41 £23 standard and 32 euro first class 17:57 arr 19:08 £26 standard 19:03 arr 20:08 £30 Standard and 46 euro first class Sorry for prices in euro and pounds singles can be purchased thorugh loco2.com in pounds but only standard class All tickets can be purchased thorugh en.voyages-sncf.com/ but if you select uk at the top right trains will not appear seems SNCF are hiding these trains but if you change to Other countries EU you should be able to book in Euros unfortunately |
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 1:51:53 GMT
Also from Lille there are plenty of TER trains which are 7 pound one way
Also if you thinking about waiting for other trains to come on sale from paris
There are only two other trains going up that could be come available
A 07:43 ARR 09: 03
And another with change in arras
10:46 arr 12:16
coming back there will be an extra two trains to come on sale again with change in arras so if you want to go direct the three trains above are the ticket
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 1:56:37 GMT
Have tried to find Fan Zone info for lens but it doesn't exist Uefa document states every host city must set one up but as others said if you are ticketless the fan zones in paris or Lille maybe more friendly place to be
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 2:01:38 GMT
Local Public transport Website for lens www.tadao.fr/no english tab so will have to use browser translate |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 14, 2016 9:00:20 GMT
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 11:40:13 GMT
Thanks for that sleepy
The fan zone looks like it is east of station again within walking distance
Also road closures to make it easier to get there and stadium from train station
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Post by manulike on Feb 14, 2016 11:54:34 GMT
Lille is a 50 minute train ride and 30km by road. Lille also has a 30k fan zone next to the Euro Star. Finally, Lille youth hostel still has 3-bed rooms available for €75 (or €25 each if you are prepared to share) EDIT: There is only 1 bed available now on 15 June. Plenty for 16 June though! Book here - www.hihostels.com/hostels/lille-euralille/prices#hostel-tabs |
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Post by aberteifi on Feb 14, 2016 12:43:41 GMT
The Stadium in within walking distance of Train station to the north Hotel Accommodation in Lens is difficult to find both night before and after game Sncf Footie trains from paris nord Wednesday 15th June 2016 12:46 arr 14:02 £17(21 euro) standard and 24 Euro First Class Thursday 16th June 2016 10:40 arr 11:44 £41 standard and 66 euro first class 11:16 arr 12:22 £41 standard and 66 euro first class Coming back 17:39 arr 18:41 £23 standard and 32 euro first class 17:57 arr 19:08 £26 standard 19:03 arr 20:08 £30 Standard and 46 euro first class Sorry for prices in euro and pounds singles can be purchased thorugh loco2.com in pounds but only standard class All tickets can be purchased thorugh en.voyages-sncf.com/ but if you select uk at the top right trains will not appear seems SNCF are hiding these trains but if you change to Other countries EU you should be able to book in Euros unfortunately Thanks for the info Gary. You can buy the 1st class tickets for the 17:39 in pounds on the loco2 website. There is a drop down box after you click on to fares. |
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Post by Gary Williams on Feb 14, 2016 12:46:13 GMT
The Stadium in within walking distance of Train station to the north Hotel Accommodation in Lens is difficult to find both night before and after game Sncf Footie trains from paris nord Wednesday 15th June 2016 12:46 arr 14:02 £17(21 euro) standard and 24 Euro First Class Thursday 16th June 2016 10:40 arr 11:44 £41 standard and 66 euro first class 11:16 arr 12:22 £41 standard and 66 euro first class Coming back 17:39 arr 18:41 £23 standard and 32 euro first class 17:57 arr 19:08 £26 standard 19:03 arr 20:08 £30 Standard and 46 euro first class Sorry for prices in euro and pounds singles can be purchased thorugh loco2.com in pounds but only standard class All tickets can be purchased thorugh en.voyages-sncf.com/ but if you select uk at the top right trains will not appear seems SNCF are hiding these trains but if you change to Other countries EU you should be able to book in Euros unfortunately Thanks for the info Gary. You can buy the 1st class tickets for the 17:39 in pounds on the loco2 website. There is a drop down box after you click on to fares. Thanks for that didnt see that seems 17;57 first class has sold out as thats the one i booked for myself on draw day I payed £37 quid return 1st class going up day before It used to be more obvious on theyre website assumed they had scrapped doing it again thanks for that |
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Post by hairywelshdog on Feb 16, 2016 21:23:40 GMT
Thanks for the input here lads. I've been looking at the British site for months! I'm presuming these trains are gonna be packed full of many both Welsh and English fans so let's hope everybody is on best behavior
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Feb 16, 2016 21:30:34 GMT
looking for advice on doing the train from lille to lens and back on matchday, would you advise buying in advance or will it be ok to get the tickets on the day?
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 16, 2016 21:46:09 GMT
looking for advice on doing the train from lille to lens and back on matchday, would you advise buying in advance or will it be ok to get the tickets on the day? I'm looking for same advice. Would prefer to buy in advance if I could? |
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Post by daearegwr on Feb 17, 2016 9:42:29 GMT
looking for advice on doing the train from lille to lens and back on matchday, would you advise buying in advance or will it be ok to get the tickets on the day? I've already bought mine through the SNCF UK Voyages website. Was £13 return. I'd do that as you're guaranteed to be able to get a train that day. Be nothing worse than showing up at Lille station and not being able to get to Lens! |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 17, 2016 11:20:30 GMT
looking for advice on doing the train from lille to lens and back on matchday, would you advise buying in advance or will it be ok to get the tickets on the day? I've already bought mine through the SNCF UK Voyages website. Was £13 return. I'd do that as you're guaranteed to be able to get a train that day. Be nothing worse than showing up at Lille station and not being able to get to Lens! I'm not sure it's guaranteed (could be wrong though). As far as I am aware, it's not like a TGV where you reserve a seat on train. So, if the train or station is full, even if you have a ticket, you might not get on. |
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Feb 17, 2016 11:53:58 GMT
yeah think I will buy in advance on SNCF website, do you know if you have to stick to those exact times when booking? I'd like to stay in Lens for a few hours after the game, however if it turns nasty i'd get on the first train out!
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Post by sleepy on Feb 17, 2016 12:22:27 GMT
yeah think I will buy in advance on SNCF website, do you know if you have to stick to those exact times when booking? I'd like to stay in Lens for a few hours after the game, however if it turns nasty i'd get on the first train out! We're in the same boat as you, would like to stay in Lens for a bit but escape if it kicks off. I'm not sure what to do for the best right now. When I get a chance I'll spend some time looking at the T&Cs on the SNCF site. |
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Feb 17, 2016 12:44:55 GMT
yeah think I will buy in advance on SNCF website, do you know if you have to stick to those exact times when booking? I'd like to stay in Lens for a few hours after the game, however if it turns nasty i'd get on the first train out! We're in the same boat as you, would like to stay in Lens for a bit but escape if it kicks off. I'm not sure what to do for the best right now. When I get a chance I'll spend some time looking at the T&Cs on the SNCF site. Yeah I will do some digging to and report back! |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 22, 2016 19:29:36 GMT
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Post by manulike on Feb 22, 2016 19:59:07 GMT
I think our cousins from across the Severn were not all that popular with the Marseilles authorities either.
I need to memorise the phrase: "Nous ne sommes pas anglais. Nous sommes du pays de Galles"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 20:04:34 GMT
Yes, I posted this about a month ago as I was at one of their games in Toulouse and everything was closed. |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 22, 2016 20:05:46 GMT
Just say
Je suis gallois. Pas anglais!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 20:54:46 GMT
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Post by manulike on Feb 22, 2016 21:01:11 GMT
I shall be calling first thing tomorrow Wish they had it in red... to place an order - ring us on 01678 520345 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 22:48:58 GMT
They have been selling them quite a while now I got one last year.
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Post by corky on Feb 23, 2016 17:13:42 GMT
Lens is a very small town and if you have not got a ticket the advice would be to watch the game somewhere else. Security will be tight and selling and buying of tickets, even at face value, in public is prohibited and both parties would be arrested if caught. Also drinking alcohol on the streets is against the law and an arrest able offence and with there being few places like pubs and bars to drink this could cause problems. Drinking is allowed in the fan zone but it only holds 10,000 fans....the ground holds 34,000 and its expected that 50000 fans may turn up on match day which again could be problematic. below we can see virtually the whole town centre area and the road that leads to the stadium in the distance.  |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 24, 2016 7:25:08 GMT
Lens is a very small town and if you have not got a ticket the advice would be to watch the game somewhere else. Security will be tight and selling and buying of tickets, even at face value, in public is prohibited and both parties would be arrested if caught. Also drinking alcohol on the streets is against the law and an arrest able offence and with there being few places like pubs and bars to drink this could cause problems. Drinking is allowed in the fan zone but it only holds 10,000 fans....the ground holds 34,000 and its expected that 50000 fans may turn up on match day which again could be problematic. below we can see virtually the whole town centre area and the road that leads to the stadium in the distance. Is that it  just one main street  |
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Post by cymroircarn on Feb 24, 2016 10:52:37 GMT
Think I've mentioned before but it's the same population as Pontypridd.
Is it also a similar sized town Corky?
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Post by corky on Feb 24, 2016 11:58:40 GMT
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Post by sleepy on Feb 24, 2016 13:55:05 GMT
We're in the same boat as you, would like to stay in Lens for a bit but escape if it kicks off. I'm not sure what to do for the best right now. When I get a chance I'll spend some time looking at the T&Cs on the SNCF site. Yeah I will do some digging to and report back! In the end, I emailed some random taxis in Lille and we've booked an 8 seater return (from centre of Lille to stadium) for 250 Euros return. Pay on the day. Hope they turn up. Other prices I was quoted: 8 seater (but with 30% deposit paid by cheque required now) - 210 Euros return 4 seater - 80 Euros each way, pay on the day 6 seater - 90 Euros each way, pay on the day. If interested, I can pass on email addresses to you. |
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Feb 24, 2016 14:35:21 GMT
Yeah I will do some digging to and report back! In the end, I emailed some random taxis in Lille and we've booked an 8 seater return (from centre of Lille to stadium) for 250 Euros return. Pay on the day. Hope they turn up. Other prices I was quoted: 8 seater (but with 30% deposit paid by cheque required now) - 210 Euros return 4 seater - 80 Euros each way, pay on the day 6 seater - 90 Euros each way, pay on the day. If interested, I can pass on email addresses to you. Yeah that would be good, think we will look to get a train but if that becomes tricky we will get a taxi |
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