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RWC 2015 - Rugby World Cup 2015 Travel Plans

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    #542
    Steven81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Steven81


    Ryanair have flights into Cardiff on 16th, 17th-19th of october for 185 euro return for those who havent made any flight arrangements yet.


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    #543
    Interested Observer
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    Shedite27 wrote: »
    How much is the train likely to be (if we get them at advance prices? I'm conscious that we're looking for peak times (Brimingham - Cardiff Friday evening and reverse Monday AM)

    I'm going to the 6N game in Cardiff in March, flying to Birmingham, and renting a car for the couple of days is only about 50 quid. If you're splitting it between a few it's cheaper and more flexible than the train I think.


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    #544
    Blingy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭Blingy


    Steven81 wrote: »
    Ryanair have flights into Cardiff on 16th, 17th-19th of october for 185 euro return for those who havent made any flight arrangements yet.

    That's not bad. Although accomodation is probably all booked up by now.


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    #545
    CZ 453
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    I went for 1 day trips with Killester for French(ex Cork)(415euro) and Quarter Final(ex Dubland)(464euro).

    Booked Aer Lingus(Ex Cork)(245euro) for Italian game for same day return also.


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    #546
    moonskiis
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭moonskiis


    I have tickets for the Ireland v France game in Cardiff on the 11th Oct. Only travelling for the weekend with 3 others.

    I am trying to decide how best to get there and I have a few different options in mind.

    My main problem is accommodation. It seems to be non-existent. Just looking for some advice on what to do?


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    #547
    Michael D Not Higgins
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    moonskiis wrote: »
    I have tickets for the Ireland v France game in Cardiff on the 11th Oct. Only travelling for the weekend with 3 others.

    I am trying to decide how best to get there and I have a few different options in mind.

    My main problem is accommodation. It seems to be non-existent. Just looking for some advice on what to do?

    Stay in Bristol and get the train in from there. That's what I'm doing for the quarters.


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    #548
    moonskiis
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭moonskiis


    Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »
    Stay in Bristol and get the train in from there. That's what I'm doing for the quarters.

    Is it a case that there isn't any available or won't be any available close to the date?

    I am just thinking in terms of nightlife of enjoying the atmosphere in Cardiff. Would rather stay there for the 2 nights


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    #549
    Michael D Not Higgins
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    moonskiis wrote: »
    Is it a case that there isn't any available or won't be any available close to the date?

    I am just thinking in terms of nightlife of enjoying the atmosphere in Cardiff. Would rather stay there for the 2 nights

    There's just literally nothing available in Cardiff (for the quarter finals weekend anyway).

    I found no hotels, b&bs, hostels, and only one place on AirBnB which was £1070 for a single night (2 bed flat).


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    #550
    Riskymove
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    Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »
    There's just literally nothing available in Cardiff (for the quarter finals weekend anyway).

    I found no hotels, b&bs, hostels, and only one place on AirBnB which was £1070 for a single night (2 bed flat).

    Yep, Cardiff is always an issue as it is small and limited occupancy

    There will be plenty in Bristol as per previous games I'd say

    It may be possible to link up with others and organize transport to and from Cardiff too.


    a cheap option is to fly to London (available for €25 each way) and get a train to Bristol/cardiff - only 3 hours or so from any London airport


    or alternatively hire/share a car - only a couple of hours drive


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    #551
    Shedite27
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    moonskiis wrote: »
    My main problem is accommodation. It seems to be non-existent. Just looking for some advice on what to do?
    We're staying 10m away in the valleys. Rented a house for 8 of us. Nothing at all in the town. I contacted a few hotels to see if they were available, nothing. Same with the local tourist office. They pointed me to a dorm style thing in the town who have 160beds but were complelty sold out too


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    #552
    moonskiis
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭moonskiis


    Thanks for the information all.

    I ended up booking a hotel in Cardiff. Paid way over what I would usually even consider but it was still cheaper in comparison to what other hotels are charging.

    Just delighted to be going to a RWC!


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    #553
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users Posts: 14,240 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Shedite27 wrote: »
    We're staying 10m away in the valleys. Rented a house for 8 of us. Nothing at all in the town. I contacted a few hotels to see if they were available, nothing. Same with the local tourist office. They pointed me to a dorm style thing in the town who have 160beds but were complelty sold out too

    What's the valleys?

    What site did you use to book accommodation?


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    iluvfatfrogs
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    TiltedBrain wrote: »
    What's the valleys?

    What site did you use to book accommodation?

    You obviously don't watch MTV!
    You'd have a good night out in the Valleys!!


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    #555
    Shedite27
    Registered Users Posts: 9,368 ✭✭✭Shedite27


    Found it on http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/

    "Valleys" is the countryside around Cardiff. Or at least the slang name


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    #556
    joycer31
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭joycer31


    Hi people

    Going to the Ireland v Italy game, staying in Islington 2 questions
    1. Is this a decent area any good pubs, restaurants?
    2. What's the best place for pre match atmosphere in London.
    thanks


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    #557
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Just down the road from me so, pretty solid in terms of pubs and restaurants (particularly the Upper Street area) and good transport links (Overground from Highbury and Islington station to Stratford for the Olympic stadium).


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    #558
    joycer31
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭joycer31


    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Just down the road from me so, pretty solid in terms of pubs and restaurants and good transport links (Overground from Highbury and Islington station to Stratford for the Olympic stadium).

    Cheers man. Any use for Rugby games?


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    #559
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Very heavy soccer area because you're so close to the Emirates tbh.

    Likelihood is though that the MRSC London branch will have a few things going on for the game at their three venues, likewise the OLSC at Philomena's in the West End so it's worth keeping an eye on their FB pages.


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    #560
    exiledelbows
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    I've watched rugby in the Hemingford Arms occasionally http://www.metropolitanpubcompany.com/our-pubs/the-hemingford-arms/#whatson

    A bit further afield and very much recommended would be the Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park (http://thefullback.co.uk/) and the Sheephaven near Camden (http://www.sheephavenbaycamden.co.uk/)


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    Sangre
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    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    Very heavy soccer area because you're so close to the Emirates tbh.

    Likelihood is though that the MRSC London branch will have a few things going on for the game at their three venues, likewise the OLSC at Philomena's in the West End so it's worth keeping an eye on their FB pages.
    The Faltering Fullback is another useful rugby spot in Finbsuray (just north of upper street). Islington is a great spot to go out for food and drink but I agree it is definitely not a rugby area so the poster should check pubs in advance. It should be a lot better for world cup though.


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    Local_Chap
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    Does anyone have experience of staying in Newport? What's the nightlife there or would we be better of heading into Cardiff? Heading over for the Canada match but the price of accomodation in Cardiff is crazy.


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    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Stayed in Newport for the Heineken Cup final in 2009. It's close enough to Cardiff. Went drinking in Cardiff after the game and then out to Newport later. Not much nightlife out that way to be honest. But it's easy enough to get out there via train or taxi.


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    #564
    Local_Chap
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    adrian522 wrote: »
    Stayed in Newport for the Heineken Cup final in 2009. It's close enough to Cardiff. Went drinking in Cardiff after the game and then out to Newport later. Not much nightlife out that way to be honest. But it's easy enough to get out there via train or taxi.

    Would a taxi cost much? Train is only 12-15 minutes which isn't too bad at all.


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    #565
    adrian522
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    I can't remember exactly, should be about £25 or thereabouts. Maybe more during the WC possibly. Trains run quite late though so that may be a better option.


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    #566
    otterj
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭otterj


    Whwn do I receive the ticets , are they sent in the post


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    #567
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,989 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    otterj wrote: »
    Whwn do I receive the ticets , are they sent in the post

    They are posted to the delivery address you have on your profile and the website says they will be dispatched in summer 2015


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    #568
    shinners9
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭shinners9


    Two of us going over to Cardiff for Ireland - France game for 2 nights and have been trawling all the travel sites etc for past couple months for accommodation. Was beginning to give up hope of getting anything in the city when I struck gold tonight! Got a cancellation in Travel Lodge Central St. Marys Street for €203 in total!!!50 each per night,happy days! Just shows,you need to keep looking and you never know,your luck just might be in. Now....just have to organise getting there!


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    #569
    otterj
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭otterj


    Many stayiing in Newport for the cardiff game?


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    #570
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,095 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    otterj wrote: »
    Many stayiing in Newport for the cardiff game?

    I am yeah, in the Premier Inn. That's for the quarter final weekend though not the France game.


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    homecouldbhere
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    otterj wrote: »
    Many stayiing in Newport for the cardiff game?

    Quarter final weekend I am. Got a b&b for £35 a night, Saturday and Sunday. Fly in and out of bristol. Got tickets for the Sunday quarter final so gotta beat France!!!


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