Vale Park, home of Port Vale FC, is located on Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1AW. Situated in the Burslem area of Stoke-on-Trent, the stadium is just a few minutes from the A500 and M6 motorway, making it one of the easiest Football League grounds to reach by car. It is also well served by rail and local bus services. This guide explains the best ways to get to Vale Park, where to park and the transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria or Scotland, the quickest route is via the M6.
The stadium is approximately 10 minutes from Junction 16, although traffic can build around the A500 before kick-off.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, London, Worcester or the South Coast should follow these directions:
Using Junction 15 generally provides the quickest approach from the south.
If travelling from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester or the East Midlands:
The stadium is well signposted once you leave the A500.
Supporters travelling from North Wales, Chester or Shrewsbury should:
The stadium is located close to the main road network and is easy to find.
The nearest mainline station is Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, which has direct services from Manchester, Macclesfield and several northern destinations.
Most supporters travelling from the North can reach Stoke-on-Trent directly or with one simple change.
From the station, supporters can travel by bus, taxi or walk to the stadium.
Supporters travelling from London, Birmingham or the South of England benefit from regular direct services to Stoke-on-Trent.
Once at Stoke-on-Trent station, several public transport options are available for the journey to Vale Park.
Yes. Walking is possible but it is quite a long journey.
The stadium is approximately 2.5 miles (4km) from Stoke-on-Trent railway station.
The walk takes around 45-50 minutes via the city centre and the A500.
Most supporters prefer to use a bus or taxi.
Yes. First Potteries and D&G Bus services provide regular buses between Stoke-on-Trent railway station, Hanley and Burslem.
Popular services include:
Most services run every 10-20 minutes during the daytime. Journey times are typically 20-25 minutes, followed by a short walk to Vale Park.
No. Port Vale do not currently operate an official matchday shuttle bus between Stoke-on-Trent railway station and the stadium.
Supporters generally use the regular bus network or take a taxi.
No. There is currently no official Park and Ride service operating for Port Vale home matches.
Supporters travelling by car are encouraged to use the official stadium parking where available or one of the nearby public car parks and street parking options.
Yes. Vale Park has an official supporters' car park.
Supporters should note:
The stadium car park is located adjacent to Vale Park and offers the shortest walk to the turnstiles.
Spaces fill quickly for local derbies and larger fixtures.
Several public car parks are available within Burslem town centre, approximately 10-15 minutes' walk from the stadium.
These are popular alternatives when the stadium car park reaches capacity.
Address: Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5PU
Festival Park offers a number of public parking options approximately 1.5 miles from Vale Park. From here supporters can take a short taxi journey or use local bus services to the stadium.
Limited free on-street parking is available around Burslem.
Supporters should:
Walking routes from nearby parking are simple and well used by supporters.
Yes. Accessible parking is available within the official stadium car park.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Port Vale before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the M6 and A500 provides the quickest and most straightforward access to Port Vale FC from all directions.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station followed by a local bus or taxi is the easiest option. Although the stadium can be reached on foot, the 45-50 minute walk means most supporters choose public transport.
Supporters driving to the match should arrive early to secure a space in the official car park or one of the nearby public parking areas.
