🚙 Travel Guide: Notts County (Saturday, March 23)

Exeter City make the trip to Notts County on Saturday, March 23 in Sky Bet League Two in a 3pm kick-off.

The Grecians will be looking to claim an important three points over the Magpies to make it two successive wins at Meadow Lane following the 2-1 win there last season.

STADIUM: MEADOW LANE (NG2 3HJ)

With a capacity of 19,841, Meadow Lane is one of the largest stadiums in the division and was built in 1910. Over the years the ground has been consistently developed and rebuilt, particularly following the end of World War Two.

GRECIAN TRAVEL

The supporters’ coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 7.45am for a fare of £30. Pick-up points include: Unit 1 nightclub (Summerland Street), Honiton Road Park & Ride (by Miller and Carter steakhouse), Cullompton Services (junction 28), Tiverton (junction 27), Taunton (junction 25), any other pick-ups en-route by prior arrangement.

The easiest way to buy is online, or on your mobile using the clubs ticketing system.

For more information or to book please contact Chris Woolcott on 01392 250250 or John Bishop on 07904036334 or by email at: john.bishop760@btinternet.com (after 6pm).

Alternatively, drop into reception at St James Park to book.

BY ROAD

To get to Meadow Lane from Exeter, head north on the M5 before you reach the M42. Continue along that road before merging onto the A42. After a short period, you will come to a roundabout where you need to take the third exit onto the A453 which will take you in towards Nottingham. You then need to merge off to the left to follow the B679 and follow that for a short period before joining the A60. A right over the bridge on the A6011 will take you to the stadium. Matchday parking is available for a small fee at three locations within close proximity to Meadow Lane. Roads in the immediate vicinity of the stadium are subject to parking prohibitions on match days but some street parking is available for those arriving early. The Old Cattle Market directly behind the away turnstiles is a convenient place to park.

BY RAIL

To get you into Nottingham in good time you can take the 07:23 train from Exeter St David’s which gets you into Nottingham for 12:28. With one change at Birmingham New Street you’ll arrive in good time for the match to get something to eat or drink and the station is half a mile walk to the ground, just over the river. A slightly later train at 07:56 gets you to Nottingham for 12:52 but you’re required to change at London Paddington and take the London Underground service to London St Pancras before completing the journey to Nottingham. The 08:23 train from Exeter St David’s with a change at Birmingham New Street, gets you to Nottingham for 13:28. The 17:41 train from Nottingham, again with a change in Birmingham, will get you back to Exeter for 22:44.

PUBS/FOOD

The Meadow Lane Sports Bar is exclusive to Notts County fans on match days, therefore away supporters have a number of drinking options near to the stadium, including the Trent Bridge Inn, Southbank and Riverbank. There is also food and drink available in the stadium.

TICKETS

Tickets are now on sale for our trip to Notts County on Saturday, March 23, with the Meadow Lane club offering reduced prices because it is there designated 'Community Day' game.

To buy tickets online please click here.

You can also call the club during the normal office hours on 01392 411243 or visit the club shop & reception in person between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Ticket prices are as follows:

  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions (18-25/65+): £10
  • Under-18s and under-16s: £5
  • Under-12s: £1, when sold with accompanying adult or senior
  • Under-7s: FOC, with accompanying adult/senior 

Advanced discounts: Yes, all prices go up by £2 on the day, except under-12 and under-7 prices

Ambulant: Pay age related price and carer free

Wheelchair: Pay age related price and carer free

AWAY FANS GUIDE

Click here to find out all you need to know about visiting Meadow Lane.

TOTAL DISTANCE

The total distance between the two clubs in 211 miles and takes around three and a half hours to drive.