Drewswfc Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Going down today after kids are home from school. It's a full family road trip, even taking the dog. Planning on getting to Taunton tonight. Any ideas on what time traffic might not be so bad? Or do we just take a chance and set of whenever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Would just set off when you can. Bound to hit traffic on route m5 Birmingham but Bristol should be clear when you get their. Other choice leave about 18.30 and clear run if no accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, Drewswfc said: Going down today after kids are home from school. It's a full family road trip, even taking the dog. Planning on getting to Taunton tonight. Any ideas on what time traffic might not be so bad? Or do we just take a chance and set of whenever? I'm a bit confused let'st say you were going on holiday would you stil post the above surely you can make a decision yourself 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FreshOwl Posted September 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, bladeshater said: I'm a bit confused let'st say you were going on holiday would you stil post the above surely you can make a decision yourself What’s more confusing is this post. Is he not allowed to ask fellow Wednesday fans who have done the journey before their advice? 33 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoff Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I went down to Cornwall a few weeks ago and left Sheffield at 3:15pm. The M5 was hell. There were so many accidents and so many delays that it took us 8 and a half hours just to get to Exeter. Next time I’m going overnight. Good luck all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUGGAMONKEY1 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 48 minutes ago, Drewswfc said: Going down today after kids are home from school. It's a full family road trip, even taking the dog. Planning on getting to Taunton tonight. Any ideas on what time traffic might not be so bad? Or do we just take a chance and set of whenever? I’d probably leave around 6-6.30pm and hope you have a clear run. Setting off earlier and you may hit plenty of traffic. Safe journey! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Giovanni Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, Drewswfc said: Going down today after kids are home from school. It's a full family road trip, even taking the dog. Planning on getting to Taunton tonight. Any ideas on what time traffic might not be so bad? Or do we just take a chance and set of whenever? What you need is somebody with a crystal ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grandad Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Daniele Giovanni said: What you need is somebody with a crystal ball I've got one for sale - £25. But you will knock me down to £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan_Pepper Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Daniele Giovanni said: What you need is somebody with a crystal ball Or google maps with the typical set off time drop down..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I've driven to matches down there twice before and left at around 4am on the Friday and about 6am on the Saturday, even then it was still busy around Bristol at about 7am on the Friday. I realise that this information is of no help whatsoever now, I just wanted to join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Giovanni Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, alanharper said: I've driven to matches down there twice before and left at around 4am on the Friday and about 6am on the Saturday, even then it was still busy around Bristol at about 7am on the Friday. I realise that this information is of no help whatsoever now, I just wanted to join in. It's a hell of a trek though, wished many times that we got In Premier just to avoid these long trips, specially when we got hammered 4-0 twice in succession by Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Giovanni Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Daniele Giovanni said: It's a hell of a trek though, wished many times that we got In Premier just to avoid these long trips, specially when we got hammered 4-0 twice in succession by Plymouth Or Exeter I can't remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl_83 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Just now, Daniele Giovanni said: Or Exeter I can't remember We lost to Exeter in 2010 5 - 1 and it was throwing it down with snow. A34 was closed overnight and we spent all night in the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesouthowl Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Is your dog going to be in the home or away end? I travel to Plymouth for Speedway and it is always either plain sailing (but busy) or a chuffing nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1867tons Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 A mate of mine went to Devon a few weeks ago, he has said there were no road works and no problems. He set of at 06:20. I will be leaving at that time. Should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Just try and avoid Bristol - M4/M5 junction either morning or afternoon rush hour[s] Get to the ground earlyish if you want to find a space in the car park next to the ground - just a word of warning - it's easier to get of the Wednesdayite car park on dogging night than after the match at Argyle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Drewswfc said: Going down today after kids are home from school. It's a full family road trip, even taking the dog. Planning on getting to Taunton tonight. Any ideas on what time traffic might not be so bad? Or do we just take a chance and set of whenever? Early Saturday morning might be better. However, if it is after school then I think leave when you can and you won't avoid the traffic round Bristol unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Giovanni Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, owl_83 said: We lost to Exeter in 2010 5 - 1 and it was throwing it down with snow. A34 was closed overnight and we spent all night in the car. That's the one, I ended up B&B in Swansea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Giovanni Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, thesouthowl said: Is your dog going to be in the home or away end? I travel to Plymouth for Speedway and it is always either plain sailing (but busy) or a chuffing nightmare. Likely a chuffing nightmare then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Friday peak traffic tends to be a bit earlier than on other days. Lots of people doing like you are suggesting (heading of straight after school) or working half days. I’d wait till you’ve had your tea and cross your fingers for no accidents. Chance of no delays at all is zero, but at least if you’ve had your tea and you keep an eye on the traffic on Google maps and stop before you hit any for a wee, then everyone can just relax and you get there when you get there! Worst journeys I’ve ever had always involve hungry kids or kids bursting for the toilet because we didn’t stop and then hit traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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