Spurs v Morecambe – travel update (including Greater Anglia rail disruption)

Fans attending our home FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) are asked to take note of the following travel information.

Following the government’s implementation of its ‘COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan B’, new protocols are in place for match-attending fans. Supporters are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with these new protocols here and plan their journey to arrive and enter the stadium early.

We recommend supporters familiarise themselves with the latest government guidance on staying safe while using public transport, including wearing face coverings and social distancing where possible, which can be found here.

Supporters are advised to check for cancellations to services before departing for the stadium.

Scheduled rail travel disruption: Morecambe and Arsenal matches

A scheduled rail track closure is taking place this weekend affecting Greater Anglia services between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport.

Enhanced services will be in operation between Hertford East and Liverpool Street with four trains per hour and a shuttle service of two trains per hour between Broxbourne and Liverpool Street. All of these services will stop at Broxbourne and Northumberland Park.

Rail replacement bus services between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport will operate every half-hour. An express service will travel directly between the two stations. A slower service will stop at intermediate stations.

Parking is available at Broxbourne station for £5.50 on Sunday. The station car park has capacity for 476 vehicles.

Similar track closures will be in operation at next weekend’s north London derby. More information on this match can be found below.

London Underground track closures

Scheduled track closures are affecting the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines in west London on Sunday. Full details can be found here.

Stations

White Hart Lane

Supporters are advised to check for train cancellations before attempting to travel pre and post-match.

London Overground services will operate four trains per hour in both directions throughout the day, with all trains consisting of eight carriages.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity than those from White Hart Lane.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

Northumberland Park

Supporters are advised to use Northumberland Park if using Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale. Trains from central London will depart from Stratford or Liverpool Street and supporters are advised to check train times before departing.

Supporters are asked to take note of travel disruption affecting Greater Anglia services and plan their journey accordingly using www.nationalrail.co.uk.

The shuttle service between Stratford and Meridian Water will be in operation for this match. Two services per hour in both directions will stop at Northumberland Park.

Tottenham Hale and Victoria line

The new station concourse at Tottenham Hale is now open, providing access to Greater Anglia and London Underground services. Work is ongoing on the station interchange between the services.

Greater Anglia platforms are fully accessible from the concourse, which has entry and exit ramps.

Upgrade works on the lift service to London Underground services are ongoing. There is currently no lift service to the Victoria line at Tottenham Hale London Underground station. Supporters requiring lift access are advised to leave the Victoria line at Finsbury Park and take either the W3 bus from the Wells Terrace bus station or the higher frequency 259 service from Seven Sisters Road.

Victoria line services will be operating every three to four minutes in both directions pre and post-match.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations. Supporters are asked to respect and work with staff at our stations.

TFL buses

Prior to the match the W3 will follow its normal route but the 149, 259, 279 and 349 services will be diverted away from the High Road at least two hours before the game. Supporters are advised to check for delays due to roadworks before traveling.

Post-match, the TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted. More information on road closures can be found below.

Cycling

For supporters wishing to cycle to the stadium, bike stands are available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

Shuttle Buses

The Club is operating its two Shuttle Bus services from both Alexandra Palace station (Great Northern Line) and Wood Green station (Piccadilly Line) to the stadium.

Road closures

Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place.

Arsenal travel disruption

A scheduled rail track closure is taking place on the weekend of the Arsenal match, affecting Greater Anglia services between Broxbourne and Audley End.

Enhanced services will be in operation between Hertford East and Liverpool Street with four trains per hour and a shuttle service of two trains per hour between Broxbourne and Liverpool Street. All of these services will stop at Broxbourne and Northumberland Park.

Rail replacement bus services between Broxbourne and Audley End will operate every half-hour. There will also be a direct express bus service between Stansted Airport and Broxbourne.

Big Green Coach are operating an enhanced service for this match with additional services from Bishop’s Stortford, Cambridge, Harlow Town, Saffron Walden and Trumpington. Services from these new locations will only run if there is sufficient demand. The deadline to book a journey from one of these additional locations is 8am on Monday 10 January.