Stone, Staffordshire - how do I get there?
There are numerous options for travelling to Stone, here’s a summary:
Canal travel to Stone:
As a canal town, Stone is situated on the Trent and Mersey canal. You can find more information on the canal on the Canal & River Trust Website – Trent & Mersey Canal.
Rail travel to Stone:
Stone’s railway station is on the West Coast Main Line and is served by West Midlands Railway. Following a change in timetable in December 2023, the train now only has direct access between Crewe to the north and Stafford to the south. The West Midlands Railway website has more information about the train route map, times, and fares.
Stone’s main bus service is the First Potteries’ route 101 that runs north to Stoke-on-Trent and south to Stafford. D&G Bus run the 101 on Sundays and further weekday local services in and around Stone.
Car travel to Stone:
Stone sits between Junctions 14 and 15 of the M6, approximately 10-15 mins off the motorway.
There are two key “A” roads that intersect Stone. The A34 runs from Birmingham to Manchester, whilst the A51 runs from Lichfield to Chester.
Walking and Cycling to Stone:
You can access Stone via the Trent and Mersey Canal tow path that runs right through the centre of the town.
