Swansea City Travel Guide to Stoke City's bet365 Stadium

Get ready for the away match against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. Find out how to get there, where to park, and what to expect from the match.

Swansea City Travel Guide to Stoke City's bet365 Stadium

Stoke City's bet365 Stadium is a cashless venue, and visiting supporters are located in the The Drayton Beaumont Group Stand. Swansea City will be looking to bounce back from their last result, a 2-0 loss to Bristol City on May 2.

What to Expect

The bet365 Stadium is a five-minute drive away from Junction 15 of the M6 for those travelling from the north or south. The ground is well signposted. Pre-paid match-by-match passes for the club's South Car Park can be brought directly from the Ticket Office, either in person or by calling 01782 367599.

Getting There

Trains from Swansea to Stoke leave approximately every hour. Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station is situated on the West Coast Main Line and provides direct access to and from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, and Crewe. The station offers a bar, ATM machine, and coffee shops, along with toilet facilities and Wi-Fi. It is approximately a 40-minute walk from the train station to the bet365 Stadium.

Parking and Transportation

Supporters should look out for the number 20 bus service, which runs from Stand N at the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Bus Station in Hanley to the bet365 Stadium. This also stops at the railway station and city centre. Supporters are encouraged to check local bus timetables and plan their journey in advance.

Nearby Pubs

There are very few places in close proximity to the ground, and the town centre is a 40-minute walk from the stadium. There is a Holiday Inn and a Harvester that allow away fans. A bit further away on Dennis Viollet Avenue is a Powerleague complex that also has a bar, which permits away supporters. Longton Rugby Club, which has two bars, is also an option and is around 20 minutes from the stadium.

League Standing

Stoke City finished 17th in the Championship last season, with 55 points from 46 games, and have scored 51 goals and conceded 56 so far this season, with a goal difference of -5. They are 40 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.