Things to know if travelling to Vitality Stadium | OneFootball

Brentford face Bournemouth in their final away game of the Premier League season on Saturday 11 May (3pm kick-off). The match will not be broadcast live in the UK.

If you are heading to Vitality Stadium, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are ready for your visit.

Getting to Vitality Stadium

Vitality Stadium is around 25 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth city centre and is accessible by public transport.

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Travel and transport – industrial action may affect rail travel on matchday

By train

Direct trains run from London Waterloo to Bournemouth station every hour, or alternative routes are available from London Paddington, changing at Reading.

Fans then can take a short train journey to Pokesdown station, which is 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Please note that Pokesdown station is not accessible for wheelchair users.

The M2 bus service runs from Pokesdown station and brings supporters closer to the stadium via Boscombe. All supporters with a valid match ticket can receive a £1 discount on dayrider tickets.

Industrial action on matchday may affect your travel, with timetables that could change at short notice.

Please use the National Rail journey planner to check for updates to the timetable throughout the day.

By car

Parking is available to the south of Vitality Stadium. Pay and display charges apply at all times of the day. Payment is cashless with options to pay by mobile, app or phone.

Free parking is available at Avonbourne Academies. The car park is 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium and opens three hours before kick-off. Use ‘Harewood Avenue’ on your satnav to find the car park. Avonbourne is locked 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Accessible parking is available in the main and south stand car park. There is no charge for accessible parking and you must present your blue badge on arrival.

For more information on parking and accessible parking, see Bournemouth’s visiting supporters' guide.

Residential roads adjacent to the stadium have parking restrictions. Supporters are not to park in front of driveways or park illegally in the areas around the stadium. Parking enforcement officers and Police will be monitoring the area on matchday.

Ticketing

For any ticketing enquiries on matchday, the box office is situated at the main stand (west).

Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Bournemouth by the Brentford box office. Please contact Brentford's box office with any enquiries ahead of the matchday.

If collecting your ticket at Vitality Stadium please remember to bring ID.

Accessibility

The Vitality has a number of options for supporters with disabilities, including pitchside viewing positions for wheelchair users, hearing loops, audio headsets and sensory packs for a more comfortable matchday experience.

Please see Bournemouth’s accessibility statement for the full range of options available and contact their disability access team at disability@afcb.co.uk to make arrangements.

Your matchday at Vitality Stadium

The away supporter section is located at the south east corner of the ground at turnstile F. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off.

Visiting supporters are welcome in Mello Mello bar in Boscombe.

Hot food stalls are available outside the ground. There are also many options for food and drink in Bournemouth city centre, with a number of attractions near the beach that are suitable for families.

Bournemouth operates a confidential text line for reporting discrimination and offensive behaviour. The number is 07827312697.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!