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County of England
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Staffordshire is a land-locked county in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom.
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By plane
There are no airports in Staffordshire, but there are several nearby with good public transport links into the county.
By train
Several fast and commuter railway lines traverse Staffordshire, with connections from as far away as Penzance, Cardiff, Glasgow and Aberdeen. They are part of the National Rail network.
By bus
A small number of National Express and FlixBus coaches call at Stoke-on-Trent, with direct routes from London Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester and Blackpool.
By road
Several motorways cross into Staffordshire, including the past Cannock, Stafford, Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent.
By boat
The Canal and River Trust looks after navigable waterways in Staffordshire. There are moorings in most towns and villages with canals.
By bicycle
The National Cycle Network is maintained by Sustrans and is signposted. Some routes are incomplete. Long-distance bicycle routes into Staffordshire includeː
By bus
Buses in Staffordshire are operated by several companies across different networks.
By road
Several major and minor routes cross Staffordshire.
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