Away Days - Travel Guide | West Bromwich Albion vs. Cardiff City
The Bluebirds travel to The Hawthorns to take on West Bromwich Albion on October 26th.
Ticket News
Tickets for the fixture will be on sale until 1pm on Friday, October 25th.
There will be no sales on the day, supporters are advised not to travel without tickets.
Uncollected tickets will be sent to West Bromwich Albion for collection at the East Stand Ticket Office. Reprints will also be available from the point.
Travel Tips
The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to The Hawthorns will take approximately two hours, via the M50 and M5. The sat-nav postcode is B71 4LF. The stadium is just 500 metres away from Junction 1 of the M5.
If travelling by train, The Hawthorns Train Station is just a 7-10 minute walk away from the stadium.
The train journey from Cardiff Central Station will take approximately two and a half hours, with most services requiring changes at Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill.
There are a number of different bus routes that run along the A41 stopping adjacent to The Hawthorns.
Click here for more detailed information on how to find the stadium.
Disabled supporters can find more information about the Accessibility facilities of local public transport networks here.
Car Parking
Fans travelling to The Hawthorns by car on matchdays can now pre-book car parking spaces.
At least three car parks will be open within 1 mile of The Hawthorns offering 500 spaces available in total. Car parking starts at £10 per vehicle and can be purchased online here or by calling 02476 997605.
Car parks will be open from 3 hours before kick off and will close 2 hours after the final whistle.
Please be aware of road closures around the Stadium on a matchday to further protect the safety of supporters.
Away End
With a capacity of 26,850, The Hawthorns is the 13th largest ground in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
City supporters will be housed in the Smethwick End. Gates open at 6:15pm, ninety minutes before kick-off.
Our hosts do not allow travelling fans to bring instruments (drums etc) into the stadium.
Away Supporters wishing to bring flags must make prior contact with the club indicating the size of any flags and including a copy of the fire certificate. Any flags approved must not cover any advertising hoarding or banner.
Our Supporter Liaison Officer, Paul Corkrey, will be in attendance at the stadium tonight. If you require any assistance, please contact him on 07484 070422. Alternatively, follow @CardiffCitySLO on Twitter for further supporter updates.
PIES AND PINTS
There are food options available at The Hawthorns for away fans on matchday.
Inside the ground, each stand has lots of kiosks that sell pies, burgers & pizza slices, as well as soft drinks, chocolate and crisps.
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip to The Hawthorns and spending some extra time in the West Midlands, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Cadbury World - With your ticket to Cadbury World, you're guaranteed to have fun while learning how chocolate is made through interactive exhibits—fun for the whole family.
Legoland Discovery Centre - Explore the ultimate indoor LEGO playground. Get creative at build stations, marvel at the wonders of the Midlands in Miniland, enjoy LEGO city soft play, a 4D Cinema, with rides also available.
Sea Life Birmingham - You'll dive into the fascinating underwater world and come face-to-fin with over 2,000 amazing creatures including the UK’s first and only sea otters.