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How to get fromSunderland to Keeleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Keele by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to M6 Keele Services Southboundbus bus Uk023
    5h 10m
    £19–30

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    5h 40m
    £52–97

  3. Drive  168.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Keelecar car 168.1 mi
    3h 23m
    £42–61

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    6h 59m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 36m
    £32–58

Sunderland to Keele by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to M6 Keele Services Southbound via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Sneyd Arms PH via Thornaby, Manchester Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent, and Stoke-on-Trent rail station in around 5h 40m.

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