Newport County make the long journey to Kent tomorrow evening to face Gillingham in League Two (7.45pm).
Ahead of the Exiles' trip to the Gills, take a read of our away matchday guide to help plan your journey.
Where is The Priestfield Stadium?
The Priestfield Stadium is located at:
Redfern Ave,
Gillingham
ME7 4DD
How do I get to the Priestfield Stadium?
Car
Priestfield is around 190 miles away from Rodney Parade, making it one of the longest away days of the season.
By Road from the South:
Exit the M2 at junction 4 onto the A278. Follow signs for Gillingham driving over two roundabouts before taking the first exit off the third roundabout onto the A2. Continue until you come to the next roundabout (Premier Inn to your left) and take the third exit onto the A289. At the first roundabout take the first exit onto Cornwallis Avenue. Continue along Cornwallis Avenue over the traffic lights before turning right into Toronto Road. Take the second left off Toronto into Redfern Avenue, where you will see the Priestfield Stadium on your left.
By Road from the North:
Exit A2 at junction 1 (M2) onto the A289. Follow signs for Medway Tunnel. After about three miles take the second exit off the roundabout, again following signs towards Medway Tunnel. At the next roundabout take the first exit. At the next roundabout take the first exit into the Tunnel. On exit follow the A289 over two sets of traffic lights before coming to the Strand roundabout. Take the third exit onto Church Street. Drive up the hill and continue over the level crossing. Take the second left after the crossing and follow Linden Drive to the end. Turn right into Redfern Avenue, where you will see the Priestfield Stadium on your right.
By Rail:
Hourly trains on Southeastern’s High Speed service depart from London St Pancras at 20 minutes past the hour, with a scheduled journey time to Gillingham of around 45 minutes. As this is Southeastern's flagship service, tickets cost more than those to Gillingham from other London termini.
Southeastern trains to Gillingham depart from London Victoria at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour (journey time around 50 minutes) and 42 minutes past the hour (journey time around 70 minutes).
Thameslink trains to Gillingham depart from London Blackfriars at 11 and 41 minutes past the hour (journey time around 90 minutes). These trains also stop enroute at London Bridge, from where they depart at 18 and 48 minutes past the hour.
In addition, for midweek matches, Southeastern trains to Gillingham depart London Cannon Street at 16:45, 17:14, 17:44 and 18:15. These trains also stop enroute at London Bridge, from where they depart four minutes after the Cannon Street departure times.
There are frequently weekend engineering works, with changes to timetables and replacement buses. Please check before travelling.
Can I park near the stadium?
This is restricted to roads surrounding the Stadium but visiting supporters should note that the following roads are restricted to permit holders only. A list of roads to avoid are as follows: Balmoral Road, Windsor Road, Ferndale Road, Linden Avenue, Priestfield Road, Gordon Road, Livingstone Road, Coulman Street, Beaconsfield Avenue, Harold Avenue, School Lane, Toronto Road, Redfern Avenue and parts of Sunnymead Avenue.
Traffic Wardens often undertake patrols on matchdays so it is strongly recommended you choose alternative parking areas. Suggested alternatives include: eastern end of Sunnymead Avenue, Chicago Avenue, Canadian Avenue, Valley Road, Sturdee Avenue, Woodlands Road, Carlton Avenue, Alexandra Avenue, Larkfield Avenue, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.
How far is the train station to Gillingham?
The stadium is relatively close to Gillingham Station. It will take around 10-15 minutes, depending on your pace. As you leave the stadium, turn left onto Balmoral Road and walk down to the crossroad. Cross over onto Priestfield Road, and the stadium will be in front of you.
Where to eat and drink locally
The Fleur De Lis pub is around a ten-minute walk from the stadium and has always been a popular venue for away fans on matchdays.
There are several fast food outlets in Gillingham if fans need a quick snack before the game. There is also food and drink served in the away end until the end of half-time.
How much are tickets for Gillingham vs Newport County?
Tickets for our trip to Gillingham are priced as follows:
Adult - £23
Senior 65+ - £20
Young Adult 18-21 - £15
Under 18 - £11
Under 14 - £8 (Must be purchased with a full paying adult)
You can secure your ticket by clicking HERE.
