BrahimHemdani 1 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I have been looking at the possibilities of going down to Derby for the friendly game on Saturday the 2nd of August; one problem being the 1.00pm KO. On a solo basis, train seems the best option but you would need to leave GLA by 7.00am and it is £119.50 return (though folks like me with a Senior Railcard could go for 30% less or First Class for more or less the same money). Personally I don't want to go on a 10-hour return journey just for the match. So that would mean going on Friday afternoon/evening and staying over Friday night. There are a good number of decent hotels around £40 - £60 for b&b (half that for anyone who wants to share a room). I was wondering if anyone would be up for car/ mini bus sharing and driving down on Friday afternoon/evening? I figure 4 in a car could do it for £25 - £30 pp for petrol. Also booking 4 or more hotel rooms could probabaly get a discount. So a group of 4 could probably do it for about £75 ea. +- £15. Rangers have confirmed they'll be handling ticket sales. Any interest/thoughts please post here or PM me as appropriate. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangersitis 0 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Book separate returns: Glasgow - Crewe and Crewe - Derby Should be about half of that price you quoted. Also provides a chance to re-stock the cargo. I believe these buses are running: Wishaw, Sandbank, Clarkson. Queen Street True Blues have a bus leaving at 04.30 and returning at 18.00. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,097 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I booked up Friday and Saturday didn't realise it was a 1pm k.o otherwise would have just drove home after the game, ah well a Saturday night on the sauce in Derby beckons. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Book separate returns: Glasgow - Crewe and Crewe - Derby Should be about half of that price you quoted. Also provides a chance to re-stock the cargo. I believe these buses are running: Wishaw, Sandbank, Clarkson. Queen Street True Blues have a bus leaving at 04.30 and returning at 18.00. Thanks for that info about the trains. I am not enthisiastic about a 4.30am bus run just for the match and presumably not getting back till around midnight! Too much like hard work. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 I booked up Friday and Saturday didn't realise it was a 1pm k.o otherwise would have just drove home after the game, ah well a Saturday night on the sauce in Derby beckons. No harm in that; might be tempted to make it two nights as well. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 767 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Accommodation around Derby shouldn't be a problem. If I was going Id stay in Nottingham (far better nightout) and take the train / bus through from there, its only about 20 minutes. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I might be looking for 3 tickets for this, so if anyone is in the position to acquire and are not attending. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 I might be looking for 3 tickets for this, so if anyone is in the position to acquire and are not attending. Are you coming in my car 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Are you coming in my car Only from Nottingham. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Only from Nottingham. Sorry not on my route according to google 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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