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

The cheapest way to get from Keele to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keele to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Keele and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Keele to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from M6 Keele Services Southbound and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Keele to Cardiff?

The distance between Keele and Cardiff is 162 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keele to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Keele to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keele to Cardiff bus from?

Keele to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from M6 Keele Services Southbound station.

Train or bus from Keele to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Keele to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Keele to Cardiff bus arrive?

Keele to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Keele to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Keele to Cardiff is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Keele to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Keele to Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 40m
£33–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from M6 Keele Services Southbound to Birmingham - Great Charles Street QueenswayUk021
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
4h 52m
£27–44
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Keele to Cardiff146.7 mi
2h 34m
£37–54
Line 25 bus, line 103 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Bus Station25
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station103
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
5h 10m

Keele to Cardiff by bus and train

102Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Sneyd Arms PH to Cardiff Central via Stoke-on-Trent station, Stoke-on-Trent, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M6 Keele Services Southbound to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 4h 52m.

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