Fans making the journey to Birmingham on Friday evening for our Premier League encounter against Aston Villa should take note of the following information...
Kick-off at Villa Park is set for 7.30pm, with gates opening at 6pm.
The hosts have provided the following comprehensive guidance here which is specifically designed for away supporters.
Getting to Villa Park
By train
If travelling by train, away fans are advised to travel to Witton, which is the nearest station to the away end. In addition to regular services from Birmingham New Street, Witton station offers park & ride possibilities north of Villa Park on the Walsall line.
For full timetable information, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.networkwestmidlands.com and check before you travel.
By coach
Tickets remain available for our official coach service and are priced at £42 with further information below:
Departure times:
1.30pm - Lee Valley Athletics
1.40pm - Lee Valley Tesco
3.30pm - Newport Pagnell services
Coaches will depart post-match for the return journey at 9.45pm, with tickets available here.
By bus
For travel to and from Birmingham city centre, an express city centre shuttle bus connects to Villa Park on matchdays. The pick-up point in Birmingham city centre is at Dudley Street, close to Birmingham New Street station. The shuttle buses can be used by home and away fans. A return ticket for the shuttle bus is £5 and single tickets will be available for £3. A discounted group return ticket is also available for £15.
By car
Those driving should note that there is a Traffic Exclusion Zone (TEZ) around Villa Park on a matchday from two hours prior to kick-off and for 30-60 minutes after the final whistle, which will affect Witton Lane and Trinity Road.
Enforced residents’ parking zones are also in operation on matchdays. Fans should avoid parking in residential areas as this will incur a fine and should instead use official car parks. Please note that delays when exiting these car parks post-match are likely.
Alternative car parking options are available to book in advance here.
Entering the stadium
Away supporters will be located within the northeast corner of the Doug Ellis Stand. The allocation is split into two areas with upper tier and lower tier tickets available. If seated within the Doug Ellis Upper, which is accessed by 64 steps, please use turnstiles P87-P89. Due to the size of the concourse, please note that alcohol will not be served in the upper tier.
Fans should also note that major construction works are currently taking place around the north stand car park, Club shop and FanZone area.