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Post by Mr.egg on Jun 8, 2016 18:11:20 GMT
Traffic was a nightmare
We got on a tram as soon as we could. Bus 1 and about 5 stops (lycees de merignac) to tram A and stayed on tram A all the way to porte de bourgone where we swapped to tram C.
Took about 90mins from airport to our ibis hotel which is one stop before the stadium.
Taxi cost looks like its €40!
I know some are arriving on gameday.
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Post by manulike on Jun 8, 2016 19:09:26 GMT
Good information, MrEgg - thanks for sharing!
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Post by welwyn on Jun 8, 2016 19:27:21 GMT
Thanks for the info
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Post by paulw101 on Jun 8, 2016 19:31:45 GMT
Hmmm so much for an easy journey then!
Anyone flying in from Birmingham on Friday at 15.00 want to share a cab to the centre?
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Post by welshmatt on Jun 8, 2016 19:47:12 GMT
I'm staying a few 100m from the train station so will just get the airport shuttle. Only does a couple of stops do should be pretty quick in theory.
Obviously on the day of the game things will be different so definitely will give myself a couple of hrs before ko to make it to the stadium.
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Post by ianrush79 on Jun 8, 2016 20:40:26 GMT
Traffic was a nightmare We got on a tram as soon as we could. Bus 1 and about 5 stops (lycees de merignac) to tram A and stayed on tram A all the way to porte de bourgone where we swapped to tram C. Took about 90mins from airport to our ibis hotel which is one stop before the stadium. Taxi cost looks like its €40! I know some are arriving on gameday. We are staying there too. Arriving about 10 on Saturday morning. We will probably get taxi to hotel if traffic is bad. €40 euro between 3 isn't too bad if it means gaining an extra hour of time in Bordeaux. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 8, 2016 20:50:27 GMT
I don't arrive until 15.40 on Saturday afternoon but its at least at the train station in town not far from my apartment. If there's a hiccup with the trains I'll miss the game. I'll be a bag of nerves until I'm sat in the ground.
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Post by bordeauxbound on Jun 8, 2016 20:51:56 GMT
Hopefully, by the time we arrive at the airport the stadium will be full and there will be little traffic about.
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Post by jamaro on Jun 8, 2016 20:59:50 GMT
Is that on a bus through town? I'm hoping in a taxi on the A630 is a lot better.
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Post by Mr.egg on Jun 8, 2016 21:19:27 GMT
Was public transport bus no1 outside the airport.
It was rush hour but roads was chocca.
Worse than ive experienced in cardiff/swansea
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jun 8, 2016 21:45:19 GMT
I don't arrive until 15.40 on Saturday afternoon but its at least at the train station in town not far from my apartment. If there's a hiccup with the trains I'll miss the game. I'll be a bag of nerves until I'm sat in the ground. Bloody hell EB You will be cutting it fine matey If I was you I would get a taxi ti thr ground just to make sure |
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Post by pengedragon on Jun 8, 2016 22:33:50 GMT
the stadium is a fair way out of the centre isnt it?
given all the security and checking expected i want to get up there pretty early
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Post by Mr.egg on Jun 9, 2016 5:05:10 GMT
About 20mins on tram C
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Post by cantonwelsh79 on Jun 9, 2016 7:52:04 GMT
For those not in a rush the public bus no. 1 is only 1.50 euro but does go the scenic route!
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Post by toshfan on Jun 9, 2016 8:42:02 GMT
Any idea when Public Transport ends? I am on the last BA flight from Gatwick to Bordeaux tonight.
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Post by Mr.egg on Jun 9, 2016 8:55:14 GMT
Any idea when Public Transport ends? I am on the last BA flight from Gatwick to Bordeaux tonight. Thurs fri and sat until 1.30am Otherdays is midnight Start at 4.30am No idea if there is extended service for matchdays |
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Post by cinho on Jun 9, 2016 10:35:40 GMT
Hmmm so much for an easy journey then! Anyone flying in from Birmingham on Friday at 15.00 want to share a cab to the centre? I'm on that flight. I need to get to the train station as I'm staying on a campsite 40 mins train ride West of Bordeaux. I'll probably get the Shuttle to the station. If the traffic is bad I can't see a taxi being much quicker tbh. Fingers crossed for a straightforward journey! |
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Post by rhys92 on Jun 9, 2016 16:07:46 GMT
Hmmm so much for an easy journey then! Anyone flying in from Birmingham on Friday at 15.00 want to share a cab to the centre? |
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Post by gwernybwch on Jun 9, 2016 19:18:02 GMT
Slightly off topic, but does anybody know if there are any bars / pubs / drinking establishments close to the stadium? Or is it better to get your fill in the centre prior to catching the tram / walking?
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Post by paulw101 on Jun 9, 2016 21:53:30 GMT
Hmmm so much for an easy journey then! Anyone flying in from Birmingham on Friday at 15.00 want to share a cab to the centre? Sounds like a plan. I'm staying at the Ibis Meriadeck on Cours Maréchal Juin, near palais de justice metro stop. Will DM you my number to sort out. |
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Post by Mr.egg on Jun 10, 2016 9:40:49 GMT
Slightly off topic, but does anybody know if there are any bars / pubs / drinking establishments close to the stadium? Or is it better to get your fill in the centre prior to catching the tram / walking? Not really. Ibis has a bar and i guess other hotels will but there is sweet fa by the stadium from my recon look yesterday. Hotels are about 300m from stadium |
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Post by manulike on Jun 10, 2016 10:35:49 GMT
Public transport, including airport bus 1 and Tram C to the stadium are on strike today and tomorrow. Down to 1 out of 3 services. The locals don't pay on strike days... but be sure to allow at least TWO hours from airport to Station and TWO hours from station to stadium. If flying into Bordeaux Saturday after 2pm, you really should take a taxi!
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jun 10, 2016 11:06:06 GMT
Bloody hell manulike looking like it might be better to all share a taxi to the stadium and back FFS
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jun 10, 2016 11:11:28 GMT
It's around 4 miles from the centre to the stadium
Might be worth a gentle stroll ;-)
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Post by jamaro on Jun 10, 2016 11:23:36 GMT
Taxi from airport to near the stadium should be no more than 20-30 minutes on the A road. (I hope..)
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Post by manulike on Jun 10, 2016 11:44:41 GMT
If you do decide to take Tram C, it now terminates 4 stops before the Stadium terminus. From there, take BUS NUMBER 25 to stadium - use same ticket, or do 'a local' and don't pay on strike days...
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Post by Bobby on Jun 10, 2016 14:39:06 GMT
I was on a number 1 bus earlier so how are they on strike today?
How are people getting to the ground tomorrow from the station?
Seems UEFA are desperate for us to use public transport. 50 minutes on tram C which will be packed.
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Post by paulw101 on Jun 10, 2016 14:52:07 GMT
I''m on line 1 bus from the airport at the moment so they are running today.
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Post by manulike on Jun 10, 2016 15:19:09 GMT
Buses and trams are only running 1 in 3 scheduled departures. Tram line C hasn't gone to stadium all day today. It took me 2 full hour's getting there and getting back I had to walk the remaining 4km from Fan Zone to station, as there were no trams at all for 40-45 minutes...
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Post by Bobby on Jun 10, 2016 15:29:13 GMT
Judging on how busy the public transport is today I think it'll be even worse tomorrow.
Thinking of just getting a taxi from the station. Either that or try get a taxi after the game.
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