Bishop Auckland - how to get there

[Darlo_Rob]

As our new home now seems to be Bishop Auckland, can some clever person do something similar to the Shildon - how to get there?

[quakerray]

google maps route here

http://goo.gl/maps/g8UZ

[wellindarlo]

Just looking at the satellite view, I think we will need to use coats for goal posts.

[The_Ponderer]

It's not on Google maps on either the satellite or street view.
Anyone got an aeroplane to go and take a few piccies?

[Big Al 68]

The satellite view is miles out of date. Theres now a big Sainsburys next to the ground, a big Tesco over the road and a new development being built next to that. There's also a McDonalds, a KFC and a Starbucks near to the ground as well as a March Hare and a Brewers Fayre pub restaurants nearby.
Think it's the right decision even though Shildon's ground is only 5 mins walk for me

[quakersam]

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[Bizza]

Well, it will take longer to get too but it's a much nicer ground than Shildon.

[Bizza]

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New home for the Block 5 rabble?

[wellindarlo]

search the aerial view for DL14 9AE on http://www.bing.com/maps/

[Big Tim]

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New home for the Block 5 rabble?

Na, That'll most definetly be the main singing area, but just imagine if we can get that terrace full, the noise would be amazing.

[Dave_from_London]

How far away is the train station?

[Big Al 68]

According to google maps it's 1.7 miles.

[The_Ponderer]

How far away is the train station?

The X1 bus route seems to go past both the station and the ground plus you could always catch it from Darlo anyway.
There are numerous threads about supporters' transport up to the ground so I think you'll be fine - I'm an exile too and living in the same village as you by bizarre coincidence

I am sure details of special buses will be available before too long.

Also, the train arrival and depart times give you lots of time to get to and from the station on Saturdays.

[Big Tim]

How far away is the train station?

The X1 bus route seems to go past both the station and the ground plus you could always catch it from Darlo anyway.
There are numerous threads about supporters' transport up to the ground so I think you'll be fine - I'm an exile too and living in the same village as you by bizarre coincidence

I am sure details of special buses will be available before too long.Also, the train arrival and depart times give you lots of time to get to and from the station on Saturdays.

I hope so, cause the tuesday night games are starting to worry me about actually getting home.

[The_Ponderer]

@Big Tim, I am sure I saw a thread saying that the Supporters' Club were looking after transport.
I wouldn't worry too much - I think the local bus firms will be rubbing their hands now.

[Hilly]

I'll knock something together like my Shildon post unless someone beats me to it.

[Dave_from_London]

How far away is the train station?

The X1 bus route seems to go past both the station and the ground plus you could always catch it from Darlo anyway.
There are numerous threads about supporters' transport up to the ground so I think you'll be fine - I'm an exile too and living in the same village as you by bizarre coincidence

I am sure details of special buses will be available before too long.

Also, the train arrival and depart times give you lots of time to get to and from the station on Saturdays.

Yeah its weird how so many Darlo fans live in The Big Village. Maybe the local bus companies could do a special service for people like us

[PierremontQuaker03]

on a positive note the Sainsburys in Bishop is the cheapest petrol station in the area - always seems to be a few pence cheaper than Darlo - so I certainly will be filling up either pre or post match - will negate the cost of travelling to the match in the car.
How sad am I?

[Marketman]

I'll knock something together like my Shildon post unless someone beats me to it.

Some useful info here to start you off.
http://bishopafc.com/page25.htm

Looking at their home page (links) it looks like they are also active on Twitter and Facebook. Also found a Facebook page for Heritage Park.

[fozzovmurton]

I have copies of the bus timetables, will upload them later if people want

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[Ding_exile]

Great News (although i'm not fussed where we play as long as we have a club)

Given the parking we had at the souless bowl and the number of fans that appear to trave from outside the area to matches (because granted the busses from Darlo look pretty good) is there going to be some though put into providing additional parking on. I dont mind paying if some sort of deal is struck with a supermarket etc say. Equally i'm not bothered about turning up early and doing a bit of a walk but the last thingwe want is disgruntled residents!

[Hilly]

Does anyone know where the Shildon post went? Was hoping to get a lot of info from there, and just replace it with Bishop stuff...

[mikkyx]

Been unsticked and disappeared down the board to it's natural place in the posting order:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=19546

[Hilly]

By Train

Bishop Auckland does have a train station but if you thought the walk to Neasham Road was a chew, this will certainly be too much for you (1.8 miles).

I've mapped out a quick map for those of you who might wish to walk from the train station (http://bit.ly/JBDesa).

Train times also aren't the best from Darlington to Bishop Auckland and I've detailed some of the times below*

Darlington - Bishop Auckland

10:54 - 11:20 *
12:54 - 13:20 *

Bishop Auckland - Darlington

18:02 - 18:28 *
19:25 - 19:51 *

An adult return also comes in at £4.60, however there is also the option of a Northern Rail 'Duo' ticket. Which means if 2 adults travel together the 2nd gets half price.

* All times are based off a Saturday

By Bus

Bus services are certainly better than rail services into Bishop Auckland, with most stopping only a couple hundred yards from the ground itself. Buses from Darlington include X1 & OK1.

Darlington (Prebend Row) - Bishop Auckland (Tindale Crescent) - (X1)

15 & 45 minutes past the hour - 43 & 13 past the hour *

Bishop Auckland (Tindale Crescent) - Darlington (Prebend Row) - (X1)

17:16 - 17:45 *

Darlington (Prebend Row) - Bishop Auckland (Tindale Crescent Club) - (OK1)

17 & 47 minutes past the hour - 47 & 17 past the hour *

Bishop Auckland (Tindale Crescent Club) - Darlington (Prebend Row) (OK1)

17:34 - 18:04 *

* Again all times are based off a Saturday

By Car

By far the more popular route for most people. Getting to the ground from Darlington is a simple task which although google maps say it should take 21 minutes, for most drivers this should actually take no longer than 15 minutes:

http://bit.ly/JOU08C

The ground itself has a limited amount of car parking spaces (120 vehicles, including disabled bays) but there are various other alternatives within short walking distance (including on street parking similar to Shildon). Just be sure not to park in Sainsburys Car Park as they have a no parking notice in effect on match days. I've put a few on a handy map (work in progress):

http://bit.ly/L5hiWN

Anybody with anything to add - just add to this thread and I'll edit this post.

[cameron-darlo]

does anyone know how much the bus would be return?

[willphil]

i live close to Bishop and i can assure you the distance between the railway station/ town and the ground is more than 1.8 miles..... from Darlo if youre using public transport the bus is perfect is stops at Tindale Crossing which is a 10 min walk from the ground

[Hilly]

i live close to Bishop and i can assure you the distance between the railway station/ town and the ground is more than 1.8 miles..... from Darlo if youre using public transport the bus is perfect is stops at Tindale Crossing which is a 10 min walk from the ground

10 minute walk?! Are you crawling on your hands and knees?

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[Darlofan97]

i live close to Bishop and i can assure you the distance between the railway station/ town and the ground is more than 1.8 miles..... from Darlo if youre using public transport the bus is perfect is stops at Tindale Crossing which is a 10 min walk from the ground

It only says 300 yards on Bishop Auckland's website. Which I believe is correct.

[willphil]

i live close to Bishop and i can assure you the distance between the railway station/ town and the ground is more than 1.8 miles..... from Darlo if youre using public transport the bus is perfect is stops at Tindale Crossing which is a 10 min walk from the ground

It only says 300 yards on Bishop Auckland's website. Which I believe is correct.

well if you live in Shildon you'll know that nots true, it was more than that from the station to Kingsway....

Turn right out of the station, turn right up cockton hill road, past hospital, straight across Cabin gate lights, onto Watling Road, straight over roundabout (new firestation on left), up to next roundabout at Tindale Crossing, straight over roundabout, straight up and ground on right after 5/10 minute

Bout the same distance from town clock to the Arena

[Hilly]

i live close to Bishop and i can assure you the distance between the railway station/ town and the ground is more than 1.8 miles..... from Darlo if youre using public transport the bus is perfect is stops at Tindale Crossing which is a 10 min walk from the ground

It only says 300 yards on Bishop Auckland's website. Which I believe is correct.

well if you live in Shildon you'll know that nots true, it was more than that from the station to Kingsway....

Turn right out of the station, turn right up cockton hill road, past hospital, straight across Cabin gate lights, onto Watling Road, straight over roundabout (new firestation on left), up to next roundabout at Tindale Crossing, straight over roundabout, straight up and ground on right after 5/10 minute

Bout the same distance from town clock to the Arena

Hang on... Where are you talking about?

I think me (and DarloFan97) are arguing how far you think Tindale Crossing is to the ground.

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