The Bluebirds head to St James Park to take on Exeter City on Tuesday evening, as we begin our Vertu Trophy campaign.
TRAVEL TIPS
By car: The journey from Cardiff City Stadium to St James Park takes approximately two-and-a-half hours, via the M4, M49 and M5. St James Park's postcode is EX4 6PX.
Directions: From the M5, exit westbound at Junction 29 onto the A3015 (Honiton Road). Follow the road onto the B3183 (Heavitree Road) for two miles, going past Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Take the fourth exit at the roundabout onto Western Way, and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto Old Tiverton Road. St James' Park and Stadium Way are located on the left.
By Train: The train journey to St James Park Station takes approximately two hours and 50 minutes, with most services requiring changes at Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The train station is just a five-minute walk from the ground.
Bus services: Local Stagecoach buses drop off on several streets in the local vicinity (York Road, Pennsylvania Road, Prince Charles Road, Union Road, Sidwell Street, Old Tiverton Road, Pinhoe Road etc.) All of Exeter’s Park & Ride services drop off in the City Centre, which is a short walk away from the stadium gates. A maximum £2 fare is still in place for all local Stagecoach services. Exeter Coach Station is also less than half a mile walk away, offering both regional and nationwide services.
AWAY END
Away supporters are located in two sections at St James Park. The hosts can accommodate up to 1,380 away supporters in total, with 1,000 in the Tracks Suzuki St James Road terrace and 380 seats in the Nevada Construction Main Stand.
Both areas are served by toilets, refreshment kiosks and have unrestricted pitch views.
Away supporters are welcome to mix with home fans in the Fan Zone, located outside the club shop and reception, where supporters will find the Thatchers Bar, serving beers and ciders, as well as a food kiosk.
The matchday programme, The Grecian, is available in the fan zone, stadium kiosks and from sellers located outside the turnstiles.
Our Supporter Liaison Officer, Paul Corkrey, will be in attendance at the stadium on matchday. If you require any assistance, please contact him on 07903 619654. Alternatively, follow @CardiffCitySLO on X for further supporter updates.
PIES AND PINTS
Away supporters are able to purchase pre-match drinks in the Centre Spot Bar, located inside ‘The Park’ building, accessed via the fan zone.
Centre Spot is home and away fan friendly and serves beers, ciders, wines and spirits as well as selection of locally sourced pies and pasties.
Inside Centre Spot there is also the FECRACE (Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium) which serves local beers and ciders and run by a group of volunteers.
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Exeter Cathedral - Cathedral Church of Saint Peter at Exeter is an Anglican cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. Founded in 1050, the current building was completed circa 1400. The clock that was the inspiration for the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock” hangs above the door to the north tower with the medieval cat flap; on a related note, the cathedral is the only one in the country to have had a cat on its payroll at one point in history.
Exeter Quay - Located just a 20-minute walk from St James Park, Exeter Quay is the best place in the to walk on a sunny morning. Enjoy restaurants with a view of the river or take part in one of the quayside red coat guided tours, and even venture as far as the 2,000-year-old city walls, of which 70 per cent still remain. The quay is also home to the Topsham Brewery, with a huge beer garden and their own pizza van – the perfect pre or post match hangout.
Princesshay - One of the most exciting developments in Exeter City centre has been the regeneration of the Princesshay shopping area, which stands on the site of the old St John’s Hospital school, all that remains of which is the Blue Boy statue right in the heart of the area. Filled with the best of cafes, restaurants, shopping outlets and local businesses.