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Anyone got any tips for getting from the Roaches back to the train at Stoke-on-Trent by public transport?
I'm trying to figure this out for Sat evening but the usually reliable Google maps on my phone can't work it out. I'd be grateful for any ideas, thanks.

In reply to Jezzamiah:

Try this:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Stoke-On-Trent+Railway+Station,+Station+R...
Google doesn't know how to give directions for public transport routes from off road places, you'd have to walk down to the pub from the roaches (although you should probably be able to scrounge a lift if necessary).

In reply to spenser:

Thanks.
I didn't want to be, but I've just converted to #8 on here: http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=8172 doh

In reply to Jezzamiah:
Still looking for ideas....

In attempt to redeem my google ineptitude, I added the timings in, and the last bus is 4:30, which I filed under "no chance of me tearing myself away from the crag that early".

In reply to Jezzamiah:

We used to walk or hitch back fom the roches to leek if we missed the last bus. It's not as bad as you'd think. There's a couple of pubs to break up the journey too.

In reply to Jezzamiah:

Not sure how much help this is but the West Coast main line runs through Macclesfield and Congleton before getting to Stoke so maybe look at bus options that go to those stations too? Alternatively someone might be along who can offer you a lift...

In reply to andi turner:

Good tip, thanks - can get late bus to Stoke from Leek, sorted. I'll stick a head torch in my bag

In reply to Jezzamiah:

Takes about an hour. Easiest on the road, but you can also go via Tittesworth.

In reply to Jezzamiah:

I usually use http://www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk/ which sadly confirms the last bus is 4:32

http://www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk/em/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2

You might get a lift to leek if you ask nicely at the car park?