AWAY AT
Chesterfield away at Port Vale
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 15:00
Vale Park · Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 1AW
What the current data says about this trip
Fixture, source and journey information collected for this specific match.
Scheduled
EFL League Two · Matchday 11
Source checked 1 Aug 2026, 17:33normal
No exceptional travel issue is currently recorded, but live services still need checking.
Confidence: low · Sources: 1Sat 17 Oct, 16:55
Estimated standard full time. Expected station-ready time: Sat 17 Oct, 17:49.
Exit, transfer and station buffers are included.moderate
Nearest mapped station: Longport Rail Station · 1.9 km straight-line.
No verified last practical departure is currently stored.10 mapped items
3 station records · 3 parking records · 4 pub records.
Content quality: automatic .Check the latest official fixture and transport information before committing to non-flexible travel or accommodation.
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Each option uses its own venue, mainline-station, centre or approved driving-area mapping.
Vale Park stadium area
Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18.Availability and prices change frequently. Check current options for your match dates with our approved booking partner.
Check availability near Vale Park stadium areaLongport Rail Station station area
Best for rail arrivals, late check-in and an easier departure tomorrow.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18.Availability and prices change frequently. Check current options for your match dates with our approved booking partner.
Check availability near Longport Rail Station station areaStoke-on-Trent centre
Best for food, pubs and making more of the away day.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18.Availability and prices change frequently. Check current options for your match dates with our approved booking partner.
Check availability near Stoke-on-Trent centreChapel Lane driving area
Best for drivers seeking a practical base away from the busiest streets around the ground. Check hotel parking and matchday restrictions before travelling.
This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18.Availability and prices change frequently. Check current options for your match dates with our approved booking partner.
Check availability near Chapel Lane driving areaStation access and arrival context
Longport Rail Station
1.9 km straight-line distance from the ground.
Department for Transport NaPTANStoke-on-Trent Rail Station
4.8 km straight-line distance from the ground.
Department for Transport NaPTANKidsgrove Rail Station
5.4 km straight-line distance from the ground.
Department for Transport NaPTANParking and restrictions
Chapel Lane
0.7 km from Vale Park (about 9 minutes on foot); 1.9 km from Longport Rail Station (about 24 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
9 min walkParking fees apply; check the current matchday tariff.Nathan's
0.7 km from Vale Park (about 8 minutes on foot); 1.9 km from Longport Rail Station (about 24 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
8 min walkMapped as free parking; confirm matchday restrictions before relying on it.Haywood Community Learning Centre
0.8 km from Vale Park (about 10 minutes on foot); 3.0 km from Longport Rail Station (about 37 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
10 min walkCheck the current tariff, booking rules and matchday restrictions.Pubs and useful local bases
The Blue Bell
7.0 km from Vale Park (about 88 minutes on foot); 0.3 km from Kidsgrove Rail Station (about 4 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
Park Inn
0.5 km from Vale Park (about 6 minutes on foot); 2.6 km from Longport Rail Station (about 33 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
Bod
6.0 km from Vale Park (about 75 minutes on foot); 0.1 km from Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station (about 1 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
The Railway Inn
6.7 km from Vale Park (about 84 minutes on foot); 0.2 km from Kidsgrove Rail Station (about 2 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.
Can I get home?
Use expected full time, stadium exit time, station access and the last practical return as planning context. Even when a return is possible, an overnight stay can remove the final-whistle rush.
The Valiants
Since 1876, Port Vale has built its identity around supporters, community and home matchdays at Vale Park. Known as The Valiants, the club finds a familiar backdrop in Lorne Street Stand and Railway Stand, while Football League Trophy winners (1993 and 2001) and Fourth Division champions (1958/59) reflect the standards and achievements carried into every new season.