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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Keele is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Keele is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Keele?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Keele. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at M6 Keele Services Northbound via Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Keele?

The distance between Cardiff and Keele is 151 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keele without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cardiff to Keele, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Keele bus from?

Cardiff to Keele bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Keele?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keele is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Keele bus arrive?

Cardiff to Keele bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Keele?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Keele is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Keele.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Keele?

Book your Cardiff to Keele bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Keele?

There are 951+ hotels available in Keele.

Cardiff to Keele - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 25 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Keele by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 55m
£30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to M6 Keele Services Northboundbus
5h 38m
£17–35
Drive 147 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Keelecar 147 mi
2h 33m
£36–52
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent station to Sneyd Arms PHbus 25
3h 57m

Cardiff to Keele by train and bus

118Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Keele, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to M6 Keele Services Northbound via Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 5h 38m.

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