Staffordshire 10 Transport
STAFFORD General. Stafford is situated in the middle of England with excellent transport connections. It is on the main western Rail Line with quick trains to London and the north. By road it is minutes away from Junction 14 on the M6. It also is within 50 miles of 4 international airports.
Railway Service. The main station is situated in the centre of Stafford just off Newport Road. The station is on the main western line with quick trains to London; Birmingham; Liverpool and Manchester, and good connections to the rest of the UK. For up to date details of trains ring National Rail Enquiries 08457 48950 or online
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Buses. ARRIVA Bus Company provide a good service throughout the town with buses going from both the Barracks and from close to the MQs. A bus is also provided for certain schools. Contact for Arriva Bus Company or 0871 200 2233 or www.
arrivabus.co.uk. Details of all the Bus routes are also held by the HIVE Information Officer.
Air. Stafford is centrally located close to the following Airports:
Birmingham International Airport (29 miles) 0844 576 6000. East Midlands International Airport, Castle Donnington, Derbyshire (33 miles). 081 919 9000
Manchester International Airport (38 miles) 08712 710 711. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (47 miles) 0151 288 4000.
WHITTINGTON/LICHFIELD Road. Lichfield is situated close to 2 main transport routes, the A5 and the M6 Toll Road, both giving easy access to the national road system. The camp and the MQs are situated on a regular bus route to both Tamworth and Lichfield.
Rail. There are 2 local rail stations at Lichfield and Tamworth, both have a regular service to Birmingham and London. Timings and fares can be obtained from National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484 950 or by email
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Air. There are good rail/coach/bus links from Lichfield to the following airports: Birmingham International Airport – 0844 576 6000
East Midlands International Airport, Castle Donnington, Derbyshire – 081 919 9000 Local Facilities
STAFFORD Post Office. The nearest Post Office is situated on Weston Road Tel: 01785 223 769. There are post boxes on Tedder Rd with the MQs, and by the Gurkha Temple in camp. Details of other post offices can be found at
www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/ po.finder/
Shopping. Stafford town centre has a wide range of high street stores and a good local market. There are branches of the main supermarkets all within reach as follows:
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