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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Keele is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Keele is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Keele?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Keele. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at M6 Keele Services Northbound via Lordswood Rd and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Exeter to Keele?

The distance between Exeter and Keele is 219 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Keele without a car is to train and line 25 bus which takes 4h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Keele, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Keele bus from?

Exeter to Keele bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Keele?

The best way to get from Exeter to Keele is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £220 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Exeter to Keele bus arrive?

Exeter to Keele bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Keele?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Keele is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Exeter to Keele.

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

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Where can I stay near Keele?

There are 961+ hotels available in Keele.

Exeter to Keele - 5 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Keele by train, bus, 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.

Train, line 25 bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
4h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to M6 Keele Services Northboundbus Uk021
6h 50m
£22–47
Drive 198.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Keelecar 198.5 mi
3h 18m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 54m
£32–211
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 56m
£76–135

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Keele, England?

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to M6 Keele Services Northbound via Lordswood Rd and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Sneyd Arms PH via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, and Crewe Arms Hotel in around 4h 54m.

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