Hanley Bus Station

Couples who wish to explore the fascinating city of Stoke should have no problem getting to and around the area. The city offers a variety of means of transport for residents and visitors.

By train
Many tourists have testified that the train ride is much nicer than traveling by car, especially if your destination is Stoke. Not only travel a landscape, but it offers many opportunities to relax and mingle with other travelers eager for a taste of the city.

The city has a small main train station that connects to many destinations between cities. Regular rail services from Manchester Piccadilly station, which provides direct access to Manchester International Airport.

From Birmingham International Airport, travelers may also hop on a train to Stoke fast and nonstop. Meanwhile, in London, tourists can take the train from London Euston, which has a service towards Stoke every 30 minutes. This is one of the fastest ways to get to Stoke, with the tower about half past one.

By road
If you take the train is not your cup of tea, then you might consider traveling by road in Stoke. Many travelers prefer to rent a car to get to and around the city. The best way to get to Stoke is via two main routes, the A500 D-path "and the M6. Visitors travel from Manchester to Stoke by going south while the residents go to Manchester Stoke taking the northern route. By car, driving to Stoke or destination will take about 45 minutes.

And how can you tell if you're already in Stoke-on-Trent? Easy, just look for signs that say "For Hanley" at the entrance of the city and you know you're there.

By bus
The bus is always an attractive option when one wants to explore Stoke. This is a fun and relaxed to see the city, especially if you're new in town and do not know your way.

Coach services from national routes from Stoke. First PMT, the bus operator's main city, can take you to destinations across South Cheshire and North Staffordshire.

To explore Stoke bus, the starting point is the Hanley bus station in the center of the city where most buses and cars come and go.

There are also bus services that go to Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Hanley, the journey takes about fifteen minutes.

By bike
Once you are comfortably installed in Stoke and want to explore nearby areas, try to rent a bike. Stoke is a city of cyclists, with more than 100 miles of off-road trails that you can drive through at your leisure.

By taxi
To make sure you get the correct destination in the city, taxis are your best bet. There is never a shortage of taxis in Stoke.

By boat
It is also possible to reach the city by taking the narrow boats, particularly on the Trent and Mersey and Caldon Canal. There are free moorings for canal boats close to Westport Lake, Longport, and Harecastle Tunnel.

Once Stoke fans travel should make it a point to visit other places of interest around the city. These include the following destinations:

Birmingham
Birmingham is home to one of the oldest football clubs in England, Aston Villa Football Club. If you want to take some of their matches, you can go to Villa Park, Aston. Shopping will never be a problem, not with the near Bull Ring Shopping Centre, one of the largest malls in Europe. Browse through over 100 stores and we had enough of retail therapy.

Manchester
Manchester is the third largest city in the United Kingdom, after London and Birmingham. The city is known for good shopping and the largest populations of gay and lesbians in the country. It is the home of the famous football club Manchester United, with headquarters in Old Tra.