What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Keele?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Keele is to car ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Keele?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Keele is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Keele?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Keele. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at M6 Keele Services Southbound via Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Belfast to Keele?

The distance between Belfast and Keele is 230 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Keele without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Keele without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 41m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Keele?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Belfast to Keele, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Keele bus from?

Belfast to Keele bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Keele bus arrive?

Belfast to Keele bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Keele?

There are 235+ hotels available in Keele.

Belfast to Keele - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, line 85 bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Keele by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 85 bus
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Sneyd Arms PHbus
5h 4m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
14h 30m
£43–68
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
11h 41m
£66–116
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to M6 Keele Services Southboundbus
13h 20m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
13h 40m
£49–80
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, line 85 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Sneyd Arms PHbus
4h 56m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 25 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent station to Sneyd Arms PHbus
5h 14m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, line 85 bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Sneyd Arms PHbus
4h 19m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 25 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent station to Sneyd Arms PHbus
5h 44m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, line 85 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Sneyd Arms PHbus
5h 36m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
7h 10m
£64–250
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Keelecar
7h 1m
£91–137

Belfast to Keele by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 41mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Keele, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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