Easy way to brentford from kings cross anyone..

[CusworthRovers]

Which tube?

Im not good with them as it is, so please keep it simple dont care about the cheapest or what not just the most simple route? thanks in advance!

I know some of the others are trying to be helpful, but trust me, the Tube from Kings X to South Ealing is the simplest way, as well as the quickest (38 mins on Tube) and the cheapest (£5 return?).

When you get off your train at Kings X Overground, follow the signs for the Underground Station (5 mins on foot/escalator). Buy your Tube ticket when you get in there (machine or window), then go through the barrier and follow signs for Piccadilly line (the dark blue one).

Get on any Westbound train with the final destination of 'Heathrow' on the front, or on the platform indicators, and South Ealing is 15 stops (the one after Acton Town). Do not take any trains going to Rayners Lane or Uxbridge, since the line splits after Acton Town and these trains don't go to South Ealing..

If in doubt, just ask any Underground staff you see. Or you could ask other passengers to confirm that you're on a Heathrow train as you get on. And remember they leave every 3 or 4 minutes, so if in doubt, just wait for the next one.

Then once you arrive at South Ealing, turn right when you exit the station (the line is above ground by now) and it's a straight 15-20 min walk to the scene of your ultimate disappointment Griffin Park.

P.S. On the final part of the walk, be careful crossing the roundabout under the M4 flyover - it's a bit of a bugger and getting knocked down when in sight of the floodlight pylons would probably spoil your day. 

Nice one Ealing Bee, I'll go with that. Also, easy to follow and not one 'cor blimey guv'ner', 'darn at my gaff' or 'knees up mother brown' in there.

I bet the Shandy will be flowing like the Zambezi River in West London if you boys pull this off.

Speaking of pulling off, is there any bummin down there?

In anticipation

[CusworthRovers]

Well, in fairness, the easiest way would be as follows;

1. Step outside Kings Cross
2. Flag down taxi
3. Get in
4. Tell driver "Brentford football ground please mate"

.....yeah, and then what?

[hoolahoop]

This is Brentford you're going to NOT Brighton Cussie. 

[Rovers Return]

Just a thought for those taking the young uns. Tube travel is free for U11 I believe

[Jenny]

It is indeed, and then £3.40 for a day travel card for those who are over 11 but under 16.

I know its been said, but I wouldn't recommend a taxi, I used to get charged at least £20 for going 3 mile home from Kings Cross, depending on how stupid the taxi driver thought I was....

Oh and there is no such thing as a 'return' on the tube, fare is £4.50 'cash' or £2.70 with an Oyster Card. An off peak zone 1-4 travelcard is £8 so if you want the cheapest travel you are best off getting an oyster card which will cost you a fiver, but if you take it back once you get to KX you will get your fiver back (providing you have time to queue to take back)

[RedArmy]

never known anything so complicated haha, should be £2 a day can go anywhere, any line what not. but thank you all for your help!

[JonWallsend]

Enjoying this thread.  It's helping to take my mind off the game. The sub-plot of Red Army and just how, and if at all, he'll make it to Griffin Park.
I'm not hopeful for him as I'm totally confused now and starting to doubt the best way for me to get to the living room on Saturday and turn on Rovers Player.

[RobTheRover]

But, the best route is overground from Vauxhall it's easy, the tube from there to Kings cross doesn't take long either and if you fancy a look, the Oval is right behind there.

Yeah, but you have to cross the road from Vauxhall tube to rail stations.  Thats too complicated!!!!

Maybe we do need Tufty the Squirrel after all!

[joncbee]

Just two things to add to what Ealing Bee has said:

As you walk down Ealing Road, if you see a 65 bus then you could get on it as it stops outside the ground
Bring an umbrella as the forecast is for rain. That walk will seem very long if it is pouring.

[VivaRovers]

I'm not hopeful for him as I'm totally confused now and starting to doubt the best way for me to get to the living room on Saturday and turn on Rovers Player.

Depends if you're planning to nip out for snacks really Jon, as then you'll need a day travel-card. Probably wise to get one anyway then you can always head to the bathroom at half-time, changing at the hallway to head back via Kitchen