Away Days – Travel Guide | Stoke City vs. Cardiff City

Bet365 Stadium
The Bluebirds travel to the Bet365 Stadium to take on the Potters on Saturday, November 4th, 3pm KO.
Ticket News

Over 1,700 away tickets have been sold for our clash with Stoke City - thank you for your amazing away support! 

There will be no ticket sales to away supporters on matchday. Fans without tickets are advised not to travel.

Collections and re-print requests will be made available from turnstile 55 at the away end from 1:30pm on Saturday. Photo ID will be required when collecting.

Click here for more information on ticket categories and prices, or email tickets@cardiffcityfc.co.uk for any enquiries.

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Travel Tips

Travelling by car from Cardiff City Stadium to the home of Stoke City will take approximately three hours, via the M50, M5 and M6. The bet365 Stadium is a five-minute drive away from Junction 15 of the M6.

Disabled supporters with valid ‘blue badge’ parking permits are recommended to drive towards the stewards at the Audi Roundabout at the entrance to the bet635 Stadium, who will provide assistance.

Parking is available on the South Stand (Away) Car Park at a cost of £10. A number of the surrounding businesses offer officially recognised pay-on-the-day parking. These include the Powerleague 5-a-side football centre, Hem Heath Cricket Club, Longton Rugby Club, BFM Europe and Screwfix.

Supporters travelling by train from Cardiff Central can either change at Birmingham New Street or Crewe to reach Stoke-on-Trent station, with a journey time of either three or three-and-a-half-hours.

From the station, the Bet365 Stadium can be reached by walking along the Trent & Mersey Canal (approximately 25 minutes), or via shuttle bus, which departs from Glebe Street at 1:30pm.

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Away End

With a capacity of 30,089, the Bet365 Stadium is the tenth largest ground in the division this season.

Away supporters will be located in the The Caldwell Construction Stand.

The nearest available cashpoint is located at The Harvester pub.

If you experience or witness any form of discriminatory or offensive behaviour, please do not hesitate to anonymously text 07484 070422 with the row and seat number of the offender, followed by the nature of the problem.

Our Supporter Liaison Officer, Paul Corkrey, will be in attendance at the stadium on matchday. If you require any assistance, please contact him on 07484 070422. Alternatively, follow @CardiffCitySLO on Twitter for further supporter updates.

Pies and Pints

Food and drink will be available in the concourse at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The bet365 Stadium will offer contactless payments at all kiosks and bars.

City supporters are also welcome to enjoy the pre-match refreshments on offer at The Harvester pub or the Hem Heath Cricket Club.

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Tourist Time

If you're making the most of your trip to Stoke and spending some extra time in Staffordshire, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?

Trentham Estate – 725 acres of spectacular natural beauty and home to award-winning gardens, glorious ancient woodland and a unique outdoor shopping village.

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery - The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is part of Stoke-on-Trent Museums Service. The museums service was established in 1911 with the Federation of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent.

Regent Theatre - Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, the Regent Theatre is a number one touring venue. Since re-opening, following a £23 million development of the city centre, it has played host to War Horse, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys.

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