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, December 14th, 3pm KO.
Ticket News

Away tickets for this fixture will be available to purchase until midday on Friday, 13th December.

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

Any tickets not collected from the Cardiff City Ticket Office by 1pm on Friday, 13th December will instead be made available for collection from turnstile 42 at the away end, 90 minutes prior to kick off 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.

Bet365 Stadium
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.

Away supporters are advised to follow signs for away parking to locate car parks selling match by match spaces. This will typically be via the StairBox and DWK Science Laboratories car parks.

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.

Bet365 Stadium
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 south east corner of The Caldwell Construction Stand. Please note that this a different location to previous seasons.

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.

Bet365 Stadium
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.

Tourist Time
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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