Zoo Music Girl Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, karaseen said: Was your outbound on the Thursday or the Wednesday? It was always close for me which is why I started buying the single ticket. Never once made my return time. Outbound was Wednesday. It's true that you can probably turn up for any old coach - however given that my 4am return time would have been one of the very first back (presumably!) I decided not to chance it. I'm a worrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 See coaches are shit and an absolute free for all. National express much better and organised. But obviously you go for See cos you wanna guarantee your tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, jyoung said: See coaches are shit and an absolute free for all. National express much better and organised. But obviously you go for See cos you wanna guarantee your tickets. Yeah this. It's an absolute shitter of a location for me in London too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Zoo Music Girl said: Yeah this. It's an absolute shitter of a location for me in London too. Where does it leave from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 See from O2. National Express Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Mardy said: Where does it leave from? A car-park wasteland about 10 minutes walk from North Greenwich (O2) station. Means you have to go through or round London. Silly idea but close for me so all fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Yeah, I'm in west London so it's obviously a massive ballbag for me! Have to negotiate about three tube lines with all my stuff before rush hour. And then as Fishman says it adds about an hour to the coach journey getting all the way back west. Still. Needs must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hmmmm, I need to have a think about this. Not as straightforward as i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) prices remained the same? EDIT: nah looks like its gone up a fiver Edited September 17, 2018 by the wonderwhy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Was alright for me as I was South East and there's pretty regular buses. Still a pretty dud location for everyone else tho. Particularly if you're on the early coach out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Mardy said: Thank you, good to know. Thats what i wanted to hear Just stay calm - the only time I went as non crew recently to drag a child along I was so shocked to get through to coach booking that I stabbed at it and got Thurs rather than weds. Mind you weds might already have been sold out and that would have wasted valuable time. Think about how you are going to get to the O2 for 6 in the morning as well...we had to get a cab all the way. [Edit: I see everyone has mentioned the location] We did SEE there and National Express back. Much easier. Edited September 17, 2018 by giantkatestacks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilduck Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 London coach queues are so massive they generally don't check or care if you are on the right timed coach back. You just shuffle up and get on a coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, giantkatestacks said: Just stay calm - the only time I went as non crew recently to drag a child along I was so shocked to get through to coach booking that I stabbed at it and got Thurs rather than weds. Mind you weds might already have been sold out and that would have wasted valuable time. Think about how you are going to get to the O2 for 6 in the morning as well...we had to get a cab all the way. [Edit: I see everyone has mentioned the location] We did SEE there and National Express back. Much easier. You planning on working next year, as usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantkatestacks Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Yeah, although our charity has introduced a ballot system (not a ballet system as I originally typed, as entertaining as that would be) so may have to actually pay a bit to pick up litter as not all the places are now free with deposit back iyswim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I much prefer a ballet system, surely that"s the only way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 spinning around kylie style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug85 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, giantkatestacks said: Yeah, although our charity has introduced a ballot system (not a ballet system as I originally typed, as entertaining as that would be) so may have to actually pay a bit to pick up litter as not all the places are now free with deposit back iyswim. i had to pay £100 last year but it went to the charity. You sort of get that back with the parking pass that you get, the meals,showers and the crew bars. Never mind the fact that you can just get into the festival and go early. We had an extra 2 days last time. So although we paid to do work i think everything else outweighed it, plus i was desperate after failing in the october. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 £248 for ticket + 5 bf + £7 delivery charge? so now up to £260 per ticket! :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaseen Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, gooner1990 said: £248 for ticket + 5 bf + £7 delivery charge? so now up to £260 per ticket! Bargain!! That's £2.10/hour for the best time of your life. (Assuming you leave at 12 on Monday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Still unbelieveable value in my book but can understand it's a lot of money for some. Best to save throughout the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Not when I add a parking ticket - over £300! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Glasto Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I now have the real fear ? The couple I go with who always manage to have luck with tickets are not going this year and I’m worried I won’t get close. I can’t handle the stress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 So I'm now debating whether to just grab a single coach ticket for now and pay for a National Express one later as the drop-off location is that much more convenient for us... However, single tickets on See are £39 and return tickets are £57 so it's only an extra £20... Hmmm. Anyone know how much National Express tickets are if you buy nice and early - are they usually cheaper, or are they always quite steep? Set me back £53 each when I bought in May last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Detective Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Is it possible to check coach details before tickets go on sale? Interested to see if any places near where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, Pigeon Detective said: Is it possible to check coach details before tickets go on sale? Interested to see if any places near where I live. It's on the website now on the main Tickets page: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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