Tamworthowl Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm thinking of getting the train to Bolton (Horwich) but onward connections on the return could be tight. Has anyone experience of getting on the train from Horwich to Manchester Piccadilly after the match? Are there loads waiting? Big queues? Possibility of having to "miss this one and get the next one"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm looking at getting the 18:26 from Horwich back to manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Bit late for me that one. I need to be on the 18:35 out of Manchester, preferably earlier, otherwise I'm on the expensive train via Brum. I was wondering whether there would be any trouble getting the 17:26 from Horwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam779 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Tamworthowl said: Bit late for me that one. I need to be on the 18:35 out of Manchester, preferably earlier, otherwise I'm on the expensive train via Brum. I was wondering whether there would be any trouble getting the 17:26 from Horwich Timewise you'll be fine as it's only a few minutes walk from the stadium. Don't know how busy it gets though if you have to queue to get on the platform as you do for places like Villa and Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I'm going by train, have only gone there by coach or car before. Surely they'll put on extra trains after the match, or would that just be far too logical for them? Scheduled trains back to Manchester are only twice an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Newsome Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Last time I went to to Bolton the train platform was packed full of Wednesday, and the train ride back was like being a tinned sardine, going to wait a bit longer this time, go for a drink and wait for it all to blow over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 On 02/10/2017 at 19:42, ANDY said: I'm looking at getting the 18:26 from Horwich back to Manchester We're in a box probably getting that one home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 19 hours ago, Not Jon Newsome said: Last time I went to to Bolton the train platform was packed full of Wednesday, and the train ride back was like being a tinned sardine, going to wait a bit longer this time, go for a drink and wait for it all to blow over. Thanks for this info. Im guessing it'll be the same Saturday. My concern is if a bit of control is put in place to prevent over crowding on the platform, and on the trains. This might mean waiting an extra half hour at Horwich to catch the later train (putting on extra train for football fans? as if that's a priority!) meaning I miss the train I need out of Manchester. I think I'll drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie1973 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 There's a 1717 and a 1726 to Manchester on Saturday. One goes to Victoria and one to Piccadilly. Dunno if that doubles your chances?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Victoria's no good. I guess most Wednesday fans want to get to Piccadilly, so will get the 17:26. If I don't get on the 17:26 (I know the station is two minutes from the ground) I'll be cutting it fine for the train from Manchester. There are few options unless I want to pay double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Could get the 16.50 to Chorley then catch your train back before the crowds maybe , miss last 5 minutes but it’s a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewsburyowl58 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, dewsburyowl58 said: But then again you would be first in line leaving early anyway !!!!!! Edited October 8, 2017 by dewsburyowl58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie1973 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 8 hours ago, Tamworthowl said: Victoria's no good. I guess most Wednesday fans want to get to Piccadilly, so will get the 17:26. If I don't get on the 17:26 (I know the station is two minutes from the ground) I'll be cutting it fine for the train from Manchester. There are few options unless I want to pay double. If youre planning on the 1835 out of Manchester could you not go to Victoria and then walk round to Piccadily - youd have about 45-50 minutes between trains. Or get that free shuttlebus?? Thats enough time to walk round. And squeeze in a pint en route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 I've no idea where Victoria is, but if there's a free shuttle to Piccadilly and it's quick and frequent, that should be ok. I'll give it another thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie1973 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Tamworthowl said: I've no idea where Victoria is, but if there's a free shuttle to Piccadilly and it's quick and frequent, that should be ok. I'll give it another thought. Pretty central really - about 15 mins walk round to Piccadilly at normal walking pace. There's a free shuttle bus according to this but not sure how reliable it is. Maybe someone on here based in manchester can confirm? - http://www.tfgm.com/buses/Documents/Metroshuttle-Infosheet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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