The Valley Away coach service is run by the club and transports supporters to Charlton's away games.
Coaches run from a number of pick-ups across the South East to away matches, depending on demand. And special coaches with lifts are also provided to cater for the club's disabled supporters where practical.
Listed below are the matches which are currently open for booking, plus the details of the pick-up points and times for each fixture.
Valley Away coach seats can be booked in person at The Valley or by calling 0871 226 1905. Further information is also available from the commercial centre.
Tuesday, February 28th (7.45pm): Chesterfield
Canterbury - Victoria Hotel, London Road 12.45pm
Faversham - bus stop near football ground on the A2 1pm
Larkfield - Kingfisher Road bus shelter (adjacent to Martin Square shops) 1pm
Bromley - North railway station 1.20pm
Medway Services (westbound) 1.15pm
Gravesend - bus stop at former A2 Tollgate underpass 1.30pm
Well Hall - Well Hall road last westbound bus stop, north of roundabout 1.40pm
Bexleyheath - Albion Road, rear of Civic Offices 1.45pm
Charlton - Anchor & Hope Lane 2pm
Dartford - Heath Lane, nr junction with Princes Road 2pm
Fare £20 - the mobility service to this fixture from Bromley, Well Hall and Charlton is subject to confirmation
Bookings from the postponed match on February 11th remain valid. Click here for information about refunds
Wednesday, February 29th (7pm): Manchester United (FA Youth Cup quarter-final)
Bexleyheath - Albion Road, rear of Civic Offices 11.45am
Well Hall - Well Hall road last westbound bus stop, north of roundabout 12pm
Charlton - Anchor & Hope Lane 12.15pm
Fare £20
Saturday, March 3rd (3pm): AFC Bournemouth - additional Sussex coastal service operating
Larkfield - Kingfisher Road bus shelter (adjacent to Martin Square shops) 9.40am
Charlton - Anchor & Hope Lane 9.45am
Gravesend - bus stop at former A2 Tollgate underpass 10.00am
Ore - Millers Arms 10.00am
Well Hall - Well Hall road last southbound bus stop, north of roundabout 10.00am
Hastings - Harold Place 10.10am
Bexleyheath - Albion Road, rear of Civic Offices 10.15am
Bromley - North railway station 10.20am
Bexhill - Town Hall Square 10.30am
Dartford - Heath Lane, nr junction with Princes Road 10.30am
Polegate - old railway station on A27 10.50am
Godstone - fire station 11am
Brighton - Sainsbury's, Benfield Valley 11.20am
Worthing - Lyons Farm Retail Park 11.40am
Fontwell - Little Chef on A27 12.05pm
Fare £16 - a coach with a lift will run from Bromley, Well Hall and Charlton. Travel booking still open, despite match tickets being sold out.
Saturday, March 17th (3pm): Scunthorpe United - on sale from February 20th
Larkfield - Kingfisher Road bus shelter (adjacent to Martin Square shops) 8am
Bromley - North railway station 8.20am
Gravesend - bus stop at former A2 Tollgate underpass 8.20am
Well Hall - Well Hall road first northbound bus stop north of roundabout 8.40am
Dartford - Heath Lane, nr junction with Princes Road 8.30am
Bexleyheath - Albion Road, rear of Civic Offices 8.45am
Charlton - Anchor & Hope Lane 9am
Fare £20 - on sale from February 20th - there is no mobility service to this fixture.
Valley Away - frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Who is it run by?
CAFC took over running the away travel service in 2006, after many years in which it was provided by Charlton Athletic Supporters' Club (CASC). This followed requests from supporters, but the stewards have remained the same. Wendy Perfect is in charge and she ran the supporters' club travel for years.
Are there any other coach services?
Not in Kent or South East London as far as we know. We do occasionally run away coaches from East and West Sussex, but when we do booking information will be on this page.
What do you charge?
Pricing will be set on a game-by-game basis for 2011/12.
Can I pay on the day?
No. All fares must be paid in advance through the commercial centre or online. The only exception is that Maidstone CASC members can book through Sue Townsend if they wish for their local pick-ups and the arrangements we sometimes make for Sussex coaches. Maidstone and Sussex CASC members can also book through the club like everyone else.
Can my child travel away without an adult?
Not if he or she is under 16. We are unable to take responsibility for U16s and therefore we will only allow them on board when accompanied by a responsible adult who is aged at least 21. Our stewards have authority to turn away unaccompanied U16s who present themselves for boarding on the day of the match.
Can I get on without my coach ticket?
We will send you a ticket to confirm the booking if time allows and it will be helpful if you bring it. The steward will also have a list of names. But if you don't have a ticket and you're not on the list you won't be able to travel.
What if I change my mind?
You can cancel your seat up to 48 hours before the game. After that we will only give you a refund if we can sell it to someone else.
Can I go on the disabled coach?
This coach is also run by the club, and will run according to demand, picking up at Bromley, Eltham and Charlton only. Unfortunately, we cannot usually cover the other pick-ups. If you require a fixed wheelchair place on the coach please tell us as early as possible and at least four days before the game as this requires the coach to be reconfigured and less seats are then available for other passengers. The disabled coach may be booked via the commercial centre on 0871 226 1905. Helpers travel for half price.
Can I drink alcohol on the coach?
The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol Etc), Act, 1985, specifically prohibits the carrying or consuming of alcohol on coaches travelling to or from designated sporting events, which includes all senior football matches. Not only would you be at risk of arrest, but police have powers to turn the coaches around, causing all passengers to miss the game. We don't make the law but we have to enforce it, so please don't take it out on the steward or the club. If you don't like it, contact your MP.
What about seat belts?
All Valley Away passengers are reminded it is now a legal requirement for everyone over the age of 14 to wear seat belts during coach journeys. The onus to ensure they do so is on passengers, not drivers or the football club as hirer, and police have the power to levy spot fines against people who don't wear them.
Are you running trains?
No. Speak to independent Addicks supporter Syd Cheeswright on 020-8688 3916 from 7-9.30pm between 7pm and 9.30pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings (except when there is a Charlton evening game). There's also an information page on the club website giving more details, and before calling fans should note the deadline for bookings, which can be some time ahead of fixtures. Payment for each trip must be made at that time. No late requests or payments can be accepted.
For information about the Valley Express coach service to home matches, click here.
To book coach tickets, click here.
For the latest ticket news, click here.
Calls to 0871 226 1905 cost 10p per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may cost more.
