City travel to Devon this weekend to take on Exeter City at St. James Park.
TICKET NEWS
Away tickets for this fixture have now sold out. Supporters without tickets are advised not to travel.
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 6PU.
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.
There is extremely limited parking at the stadium, with several city-centre car parks within fairly close range. There is also limited on-street parking for considerate drivers. Wherever possible, our hosts recommend the use of public transport, Park & Ride services, or active transport (walking & cycling) to reach St James Park on matchday. Park & Ride starts just off M5 (J29 or 30) and A38 at (Matford), at a return cost of £10 for up to 5 people or £3 single fare.
By Train: The train journey to St James Park Station takes approximately two hours and 50 minutes from Cardiff Central, 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. A return fare from Exeter St. Davids costs £2.80 but is free if travelling from further afield and selected at the time of booking (ie. set St James Park as final destination).
By Bus: 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 £3 single 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. Standing tickets are located in the Tracks Suzuki St James Road terrace and seating in the Nevada Construction Main Stand.
Both areas are served by toilets, refreshment kiosks and have unrestricted pitch views. Exeter City also offer a free cup of tea to the first 50 away fans to arrive at St James Park.
Early arrivals/overnighters will be welcome to join the free 11am Stadium Tour (90 minutes), balloon modelling and magician, face painting, photo opportunities in the dugouts and games in the Fan Zone (subject to the weather).
Prior to the match, the Exeter City SLO will be looking for Bluebird families to enter the ground early to have a 'family' photo in the Away Dugout. At 2pm they will invite a Cardiff City volunteer to announce the starting XI in our Fan Zone.
The matchday programme, The Grecian, is available in the fan zone, stadium kiosks and from sellers located outside the turnstiles, priced at £3.
Any supporters who need assistance will find the helpful Supporter Ambassadors (blue tabards) dotted outside the Stadium. 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.
St James Park is a no smoking (including vaping) stadium.
PIES AND PINTS
Away supporters are welcome to use facilities before or after the game. They will be welcome in the Centre Spot/The Park bar and the Thatchers’ bar in the Fan Zone.
Also located in the Centre Spot is the Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium (FECRACE) bar, staffed by friendly volunteers and offering a great selection of real ales, real cider, bottled ciders, soft drinks, hot food including pasties, and the matchday programme. It’s usually open a bit later (from about noon) but please note that lager is not available to purchase from the FECRACE bar.
Families will receive a warm welcome in the Family Zone (90 minutes before kick off). The Family Zone will provide a safe, comfortable environment for families to enjoy pre-match entertainment, such as a large screen TVs, video game consoles and table football, as well as the option to enjoy refreshments from the zone’s very own kiosk.
The nearest cash machine is 200 yards from the ground in Sidwell Street to the west and Co-op to the east along Old Tiverton Road.
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.