Away Fans' Guide | Charlton Athletic
The tough fixtures as the start of the 22/23 Sky Bet League One season continue to come thick and fast, with Argyle heading to the capital on Tuesday evening looking to back up a superb 2-0 victory over Peterborough United with a result against Charlton Athletic.
Nearly 1,200 members of the Green Army have secured their tickets for the trip to the Valley, thank you for your support.
If you're among them, read on for our fans' guide to Tuesday night's fixture.
Away fans' guide to the Valley
BY CAR
The Valley’s postcode is SE7 8BL. A lot of the roads around The Valley have parking restrictions and those driving to the ground are, therefore, advised to plan their journeys in advance.
BY TRAIN
Charlton station is the nearest train station to The Valley and is just a three-minute walk away. Charlton station is served by trains travelling from London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross, Dartford and Gillingham. We advise fans travelling by train to plan their journey in advance.
BY TUBE
North Greenwich is the closest tube station to The Valley. Located right outside of the O2 Arena, North Greenwich is served by the Jubilee Line and also has a large bus stop.
BY BUS
London Buses 472, 486, 161, 177, 180 and 380 stop near to The Valley. Some of these can be boarded from North Greenwich tube station, which is around a 10-minute journey from The Valley.
The Miles Away Travel Club coaches will depart from outside of the Devonport End at 11.35am.
Any pre-paid tickets not collected from the Home Park Ticket Office will be available to collect on the day from Charlton’s South Stand Ticket Office.
Any remaining unsold tickets returned to Charlton will be made available for purchase on the day, with a price increase of £3.
Turnstiles open 90 mins prior to kick off.
The Valley is a cashless stadium. Programmes are available to buy in the Valley Superstore, and from sellers in and around the ground.
Concourse kiosks serve hot and cold food and drink – cashless transactions only. Combo meal deals are also available.
THE O2 AREA
Since re-opening as the O2 Arena in 2007, the formerly known ‘Millennium Dome’ has become one of the country’s most popular concert venues. No fewer than 60 million people have visited the O2 in the last decade, with some of the biggest names in music and comedy gracing its main stage.
GREENWICH & GREENWICH PARK
Just a couple of miles from the Valley, Greenwich - the home of time - is packed full of history, local culture and stunning views of London. Greenwich Market, the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College are just a few things that this wonderful part of south London has to offer. As well as this, Greenwich Park, one of the Royal parks of London, is located between Blackheath and Greenwich itself and offers stunning views of capital’s skyline and the Naval College.
THAMES BARRIER
Just over half a mile from the Valley, the imposing-looking Thames Barrier was constructed in 1984 and is one of the largest moveable flood barriers in the world. Spanning 520 metres across the Thames at Woolwich Reach, the Thames Barrier has 10 steel gates that are tested every month and visitors to it are able to view a working scaled model in action.
CENTRAL LONDON 20 MINS
Hop on a train at Charlton station - just a three-minute walk from the Valley - and you can be in central London in under 20 minutes. Once you arrive, London is your oyster… The centre of the capital is also reachable from Charlton by bus, the 53 from Charlton Village and 188 from North Greenwich station, while the Jubilee Line can also be boarded from North Greenwich
Charlton's supporter liaison officer can be contacted on fans@cafc.co.uk
