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 published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Orient guide

Selected date

Sat 23 Jan

15:00 · v Burton

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League One fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Brisbane Road

Capacity 9,271

Away end

East Stand (south end) (east side, south end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Leyton (Central line)

8–12 min walk (crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Orient v Burton

Saturday 23 January 2027 · 15:00 · Brisbane Road

Kick-off 15:00
  • 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.

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Orient v Burton: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Brisbane Road

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Leyton

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Leyton

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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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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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Leyton High Road cafés — A good spread of independent cafés and takeaways on the walk from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
  • The Coach and Horses, Leyton — Traditional pub near the ground, welcoming to away fans. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Brisbane Road concourse — Compact but decent for a club of this size. Colours policy unknownMap
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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. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • 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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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into London; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

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

Ground note · unverified

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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