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How to get to Keele University
We understand that you may not be able to get to Manchester Airport during this timeframe, to use the 'Meet and Greet service' so we recommend you travel by train or coach to the University instead. Both services will bring you to Stoke-on-Trent where you will be able to get the number 25 bus to Keele Campus. You may instead wish to take a taxi to the University for approximately £10. If you are travelling with a lot of luggage we would recommend you use a coach. The coach service will usually bring you directly to Hanley Bus Station in Stoke-on-Trent. The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sot/details.html and this is within a 20 minute taxi journey to Keele University.
You can get an idea of the location of KeeleUniversityfrom ‘How to find us’ http://www.keele.ac.uk/aboutus/howtofindus/
Details of the cost and travel times from the main UK arrival points are given below. Please note that all figures are approximate.
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From Birmingham International Airport |
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Travel Time |
Route |
Contact / Website |
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By train |
Approx £20 for train + bus |
Approx 2 hours |
Use the Air-Rail Link from the Airport to Birmingham International Railway Station and take a train to Stoke-on-Trent from there. Some trains are not direct and require you to change at Birmingham New Street. From Stoke-on-Trent station take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By coach |
Approx £12 for coach + bus |
Approx 2 hours 45 minutes |
Take the National Express coach from the airport to Stoke-on-Trent. From the bus station, take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By taxi |
Approx £100 |
Approx 50 minutes |
Taxis can be found outside the main entrance to the airport. Ask an Airport Staff Member for assistance. |
Birmingham International Airport +44 (0) 121 782 3744 |
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From Manchester Airport |
Cost |
Travel Time |
Route |
Contact / Website |
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By train |
Approx £20 for train + bus |
Approx 1 hour 30 minutes |
Take the train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly train station and take a train to Stoke-on-Trent from there. From Stoke-on-Trent station take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By coach |
Approx £8 for coach + bus |
Approx 1 hour 45 minutes |
Take the National Express coach from the airport to Stoke-on-Trent. From the bus station, take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By taxi |
Approx £80 |
Approx 45 minutes |
Taxis can be found outside the main entrance to the airport. Ask at the enquiry desk for assistance. |
Manchester Airport +44 (0) 8712 710 711 |
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From London Gatwick Airport |
Cost |
Travel Time |
Route |
Contact / Website |
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By train |
Approx £68 for train + bus |
Approx 3 hours |
Take a train to London Victoria, then take the underground tube or a taxi to London Euston where you can catch a train to Stoke-on-Trent. From Stoke-on-Trent station take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By coach |
Approx £37 for coach + bus |
Approx 7 hours |
Take the National Express coach from the airport to Birmingham and take a second coach from there to Stoke-on-Trent bus station. From the bus station, take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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| From London Heathrow Airport |
Cost |
Travel Time |
Route |
Contact / Website |
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By train |
Approx £63 for train + bus |
Approx 3 hours |
Take the Heathrow Express from the Airport to Paddington Railway station then take the underground tube or taxi to London Euston where you can catch a train to Stoke-on-Trent. From Stoke-on-Trent Station take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University. |
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By coach |
Approx £32 for coach + bus |
Approx 7 hours |
Take the National Express Airport service to Birmingham and take a second coach from there to Stoke-on-Trent. From the bus station take either the Number 25 bus or a taxi to Keele University |
Costs and journey times for trains and coaches from all other UK Airports can be found at: www.nationalexpress.com (Coaches) or www.nationalrail.co.uk (Trains).
Travel via the Channel Tunnel
If you travel via the Channel Tunnel you will arrive at St Pancras Station. From St Pancras you will need to take the London Underground Victoria Line heading East to Euston Station. From Euston Station continue to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
Travelling by Sea to the UK
There are good road and rail connections between most seaports and Stoke-on-Trent. There should be a travel enquiry desk at your port of arrival and they will advise on travel by road or rail to us.
Health and Safety When Travelling
Stoke-on-Trent is a relatively friendly city, however, as with most other cities you should be aware when travelling and take precautions to ensure your safety.
Increased security has been implemented in all major UK airports and both Manchester and Birmingham airports do all they can to make sure their passengers are safe. However, it is still your responsibility to look after yourself and your belongings.
Do not bring drugs (apart from those prescribed by a doctor and accompanied by a doctor’s note) into the UK. Also it is illegal to carry any sort of offensive weapon such as knives, CS gas, guns or stun guns in the UK. If you try to bring any of these into the UK you will be arrested and detained by officials. Your nearest British Consulate or High Commission will be able to tell you about restricted goods and duty free allowances or you can refer to HM Revenue and Customs website: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/index.htm?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_Home
Look after your possessions and never leave your suitcase or bags unattended in a public place, including shops and cafes, as they may be removed for security reasons. Make sure all of your cases and bags are clearly labelled so that they can be identified and forwarded to you if they become lost.
If you need to leave your luggage anywhere, make sure it’s at an official ‘Left Luggage’ office, which can be found in airports and train stations. The attendant will give you a receipt to present when collecting your luggage later.
If you are travelling by train or underground (tube), make sure your luggage is where you can see it. Try to sit in a carriage with other people and not alone.
Take care of your passport, tickets and money and make sure they are in a safe place such as an inside pocket, money belt or zipped bag. We advise against carrying large amounts of cash. A small amount of cash in lower amounts (£5, £10 & £20 notes) together with a credit card or travellers cheques is preferred.
If you are taking a taxi from the airport, make sure it has a Stoke-on-Trent City Council taxi identification label: these are on the side or back of the taxi. Always sit in the back of a taxi if you are on your own. Do not accept lifts from any unknown person inside or outside the terminal. It is preferred that you use the Keele University Meet & Greet Airport Collection service so that you can be met at the airport and transferred easily to your accommodation.
