Stoke-on-Trent, situated in the heart of the United Kingdom, is readily accessible by road or rail.

 By rail: InterCity connections include: London Euston (2hrs); Manchester (40min); Birmingham (55min); Glasgow (4hrs 30min). Rail inquiries 01782 411411.

By road: The motorway network provides easy access to and from the Potteries, situated off the M6 motorway, junction 15 from the south and junction 16 from the north. The newly-constructed A50 linking the M6 and M1 provides easy links from the East Midlands into the heart of the city. AA 24hr breakdown: Freefone 0800 887766. RAC 24hr breakdown service: 0800 828282.

Buses: PMT (01782 524444); National Express (0345 484950); Midland Red North (01785 258388); Cheshire Bus Information hotline (01270 505350); Stoke-on-Trent Community Transport (01782 845238).