Brentford fans heading to Elland Road for Sunday's Premier League match against Leeds United must plan for major travel disruption. The club's official website has published a detailed guide for supporters making the trip north on 30 August, with rail replacement buses and lengthy journey times expected.
Brentford travel to Yorkshire sitting fourth in the Premier League table with three points from one game, having won their season opener. They have scored three goals without conceding, giving them a positive goal difference of three. This puts them three points behind early leaders Manchester City. Their next fixture is at home to Sunderland on 5 September.
How do I get to Leeds by train?
Rail travel from London to Leeds is severely affected by maintenance works on LNER lines. According to the guide on www.brentfordfc.com, rail replacement bus services are in operation. A journey from London St Pancras could take between four and five and a half hours, requiring multiple changes. Supporters may need to board a train as early as 6.30am, and many routes have already sold out. The Citymapper app is recommended for navigating public transport in Leeds.
Leeds train station is about a 40-minute walk from Elland Road. Several bus services connect the city centre to the stadium, including the 9A, 24, 51, 52, 55, 55C, 65, and 75. A dedicated matchday shuttle service, route R2, is also available. Bus stops directly outside the ground are suspended for one hour before and one hour after the final whistle.
Where can I park near Elland Road?
Driving from London will take around four hours, though poor weather could extend this. Paid car parking operated by Leeds United or its partners is available near the stadium. The main car park for away fans is the park & ride drop-off point off Bobby Collins Way. A park & ride matchday shuttle runs from two and a half hours before kick-off until 25 minutes after full-time, but it must be paid for in advance.
Accessible parking for blue badge holders is available in Fullerton, off Elland Road. This parking is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis, as it cannot be pre-booked.
What facilities are there for away fans?
An away fanzone operates in the west stand car park, serving food, drink, and alcohol. It opens two hours before the 2pm kick-off. The club notes there are no designated away pubs in the immediate vicinity of Elland Road. The away ticket office is also located in the west stand car park. Duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Leeds United by the Brentford box office, and ID is required for ticket collection at the ground.
For disabled supporters with accessible seats, entry is via Exit W1 gate. Elland Road has elevated wheelchair platforms for visiting fans. Accessible toilets in the away end require a RADAR key. Changing places facilities are available, and wellbeing officers wearing blue vests will be present.
What is the match and broadcast information?
The Premier League fixture kicks off at 2pm BST on Sunday 30 August and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. Digital tickets are in use for this match and are received by email. Family-friendly seating areas are in place, and ticket holders are expected to remain seated for the duration of the match.
With travel plans needing careful coordination, fans can check the latest league standings and upcoming fixtures on the club's site. The trip to Leeds is a key early test for a Brentford side looking to build on a strong start to the campaign.
