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

The cheapest way to get from Keele to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keele to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Keele and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Keele to Belfast. However, there are services departing from M6 Keele Services Northbound and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Keele to Belfast?

The distance between Keele and Belfast is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keele to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Keele to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keele to Belfast bus from?

Keele to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from M6 Keele Services Northbound station.

Where does the Keele to Belfast bus arrive?

Keele to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Belfast.

Keele to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, line 85 bus, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Keele to Belfast by bus, train, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Line 85 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4h 17m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 38m
£51–104
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
11h 18m
£93–155
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from M6 Keele Services Northbound to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 4m
Line 85 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4h 1m
Line 85 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Railway Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 41m
Line 85 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Railway Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 57m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
5h 31m
£51–173
Line 25 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Stoke-on-Trent station
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
5h 24m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street
6h 10m
£53–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Keele to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 51m
£95–254

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

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11h 18mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.4 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Keele to Belfast. However, you can take the line 85 bus to Railway Station, walk to Crewe, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Great Victoria Street via Railway Station, Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 18m.

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