Robroysboy Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I had a look at bus and train times from Faro for sunday night. The timetable I seen was that the last train/ bus from Faro to Albuferia on a sunday night was about 21.00. Could be a problem if you are relying on public transport. Plus the stadium id 8 miles out of town. Is it serviced by a train station. Will they put on extra services to accomdate us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Nearest train station is a good 20 minute walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey777 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Has its own train station which will probably have trains running on match day Estádio Algarve is located about 8 kilometres north of the city of Faro, about halfway between Faro and Loulé. The stadium has its own train station, Parque das Cidades, with service to Faro, Loulé and other regional destinations. About 10 trains a day run between Faro and Parque das Cidades. The journey takes about 6 minutes, the walk from the station to the stadium a further 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Would be terrific if the Portuguese put on special trains, but the timetables I've seen end at 20.58. Otherwise how long is the trek back to town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Would be terrific if the Portuguese put on special trains, but the timetables I've seen end at 20.58. Otherwise how long is the trek back to town? Quite a long one. I've drove from the airport up past the stadium a couple of times & its fair trek in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Would be terrific if the Portuguese put on special trains, but the timetables I've seen end at 20.58. Otherwise how long is the trek back to town? If this game is important , i.e. a win would secure 3rd or better we could see a huge travelling support for this one. Somebody said 20 k, but we have alot of games to be played before this final match. Everyone could get a ticket as it a big stadium with little or no home support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey777 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Think it's eight miles , could see 10-15 k fans at this one as will be a few family's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mcdermott Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I had a look at bus and train times from Faro for sunday night. The timetable I seen was that the last train/ bus from Faro to Albuferia on a sunday night was about 21.00. Could be a problem if you are relying on public transport. Plus the stadium id 8 miles out of town. Is it serviced by a train station. Will they put on extra services to accomdate us ? I've got you booked on my bus for 10 seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) I've got you booked on my bus for 10 seats. Yes trying to get my squad sorted. Have pmd you. Edited January 31, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got to remember this is Gibraltar we are playing, not Portugal....GFA will be paying for the rent of the stadium and security, anything else will probably not be taken into account (city council will probably foot the bill to the GFA and the GFA will probably say its the city who have to deal with this......) Thankfully got travel plans from hotel to game sorted as I can see this turning into a bit of a shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigtownshire-Matt Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got to remember this is Gibraltar we are playing, not Portugal....GFA will be paying for the rent of the stadium and security, anything else will probably not be taken into account (city council will probably foot the bill to the GFA and the GFA will probably say its the city who have to deal with this......) Thankfully got travel plans from hotel to game sorted as I can see this turning into a bit of a shambles. Hopefully being the last to visit they'll be well practiced. I'm sure our Irish friends on the board will be able to pass on any info, being there the month before us. Think I'll do something similar and make plans to and from the stadium soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeRus Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got to remember this is Gibraltar we are playing, not Portugal....GFA will be paying for the rent of the stadium and security, anything else will probably not be taken into account (city council will probably foot the bill to the GFA and the GFA will probably say its the city who have to deal with this......) Thankfully got travel plans from hotel to game sorted as I can see this turning into a bit of a shambles. ................. you hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hopefully being the last to visit they'll be well practiced. I'm sure our Irish friends on the board will be able to pass on any info, being there the month before us. Think I'll do something similar and make plans to and from the stadium soon. Yeah, until they play Germany and Ireland it will be hard to get a clear picture what to expect at the stadium based on games they have had against Georgia and Poland (not sure what they attracted against Georgia, but just over 1,500 showed up for Poland game)...... any Gibraltar fans I have asked on Twitter basically said they just all showed up in buses before the game and headed straight home after the match. ................. you hope Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland-Die-Hard Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Has anyone had anymore thoughts on how they plan on getting to/from the stadium as the last trains to Faro or Albufeira leave before 9pm on the Sunday night (I'm assuming the game will still be on at this time)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbroath55 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g189116-d1102594-Reviews-Estadio_Algarve-Faro_Faro_District_Algarve.html Plenty of parking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepieTartanArmy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 More and More am thinking on just changing and staying in faro itself as it looks like at lot of buses are sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 More and More am thinking on just changing and staying in faro itself as it looks like at lot of buses are sold out We had a discussion tonight and came to the same conclusion. Had hotels in Faro and Albuferia booked. Rationalised that if the shit hit the fan and we missed busses etc, we could hoof 8 miles into town. Would be ducked if we had to somehow get back to Albuferia. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What would a taxi cost back from ground back to Faro ? I've not read the whole thread so I don't know if it's been mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepieTartanArmy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Aye bristol that's what I was thinking. If I can get a supporters bus al stay in albufeira. Got 2 apartments booked in both locations just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 More and More am thinking on just changing and staying in faro itself as it looks like at lot of buses are sold out Google "Algarve Transfers". Get a large list of email addresses. Email them all asking their best price for a Airport-Hotel-Ground-Hotel-Airport transfer. Negotiate then down. It'll be more convenient than a supporters bus, will get you to/from the airport and if you've got 2 apartments worth of folk, of be surprised if it was significantly more expensive overall. Easy as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepieTartanArmy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm on my tod for this one so might be difficult to do that so I am just keeping an eye out for any options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm on my tod for this one so might be difficult to do that so I am just keeping an eye out for any options Ah! Makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingDel Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You'd think the SFA might give some info about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You'd think the SFA might give some info about it? They will.......nearer the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 You'd think the SFA might give some info about it? Something like, " the stadium is 8km from faro, goodluck!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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