Transport Links
Stoke-on-Trent is ideally placed in the Heart of England, less than an hour from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Nottingham. The city enjoys excellent transport connections making it easy to reach for a day out, weekend break or theatre trip.
By Train
- Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station sits on the West Coast Main Line with regular direct high-speed services:
- London Euston – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Birmingham New Street – approximately 50 minutes
- Manchester Piccadilly – approximately 40 minutes
- Liverpool Lime Street – approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
- Nottingham – approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
The station is served by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern and West Midlands Railway. The station has step-free access to all platforms, lifts, toilets, baby changing facilities and a ticket office open daily.
From Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall are approximately 10 minutes by bus or taxi. Bus routes 21, 23 and 25 connect the station to the city centre.
By Car
Stoke-on-Trent is conveniently located just off the M6 motorway at junctions 15 and 16, with the A500 providing direct access to the city centre. The A50 offers a direct link from the M1 and the East of England.
For the theatres, follow signs for City Centre and Cultural Quarter. Parking is available at John Street Multi-Storey Car Park and other nearby car parks. The theatres are in a pedestrianised area, so drop-off points are available nearby.
By Bus
Hanley Bus Station is located right next to Victoria Hall and just a 5-minute walk from the Regent Theatre. The modern bus station, designed by Grimshaw Architects, provides connections across the city and to surrounding areas.
National Express and FlixBus connect Stoke-on-Trent with hundreds of towns and cities nationwide:
Manchester – approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
Birmingham – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
London – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Local buses are operated by First Potteries and D&G Bus. Multi-operator smart tickets offer affordable fares – just £3.50 for adults and £2.00 for under 18s for unlimited daily travel.
By Air
Stoke-on-Trent is within easy reach of three major airports:
Manchester Airport – approximately 45 minutes by car
Birmingham Airport – approximately 60 minutes by car
East Midlands Airport – approximately 60 minutes by car
By Coach
Coach parking and drop-off facilities are available near the theatres. For group bookings, contact the ATG Groups Hotline on 0333 0095 383.
Getting Around
The city centre is compact and walkable, with the Regent Theatre, Victoria Hall, Potteries Museum, Potteries Centre shopping mall and numerous restaurants all within easy walking distance of each other in the Cultural Quarter.
Taxis are readily available, and Brompton Bike Hire operates a 24/7 cycle hire dock at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station for those who prefer two wheels.