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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Brisbane Road, London

Everything an away end needs at Brisbane Road — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

Full Orient guide

Selected date

Sat 19 Dec

15:00 · v Notts County

Ground

Brisbane Road

Capacity 9,271

Away end

South Stand

approx. 1,500

Travel

Leyton

10 min

Coming up at Orient

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Orient v Notts County

Saturday, 19 December 2026 · 15:00 · Brisbane Road

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from LeytonWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of Brisbane Road in London
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Getting there

  • Leyton station — Central line tube, ten minutes' walk to the ground down the high road.
  • Bus from Leyton — Several routes pass close to Brisbane Road for those who'd rather not walk.
  • Driving — A12 then A106; street parking near the ground is limited on matchdays.
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Safe away spots

  • Leyton High Road cafés — A good spread of independent cafés and takeaways on the walk from the station. Map
  • The Coach and Horses, Leyton — Traditional pub near the ground, welcoming to away fans. Map
  • Brisbane Road concourse — Compact but decent for a club of this size. Map
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Worth the detour

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

A short bus ride away, home to the former 2012 Olympic venues.

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Walthamstow Wetlands

Europe's largest urban wetland reserve, a short journey from Leyton.

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Hackney Marshes

Vast green space nearby, popular with local footballers on non-matchdays.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Birkbeck Tavern

    Backstreet local near the ground with a loyal following, a genuine away-fan favourite.

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  • Coronation Gardens

    Small, quiet park a short walk from Brisbane Road.

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  • Leyton Jubilee Park

    Underused green space with a good café, away from the main matchday bustle.

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Local event

Christmas market crowds

Local high street events in December can slow buses near the station.

Ground note

Brisbane Road is a tight urban ground with narrow surrounding streets — arrive with plenty of time.

Ground note

Central line disruption on the Leyton branch can affect matchday travel; check ahead.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to London

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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