Transport
Keele benefits from strong transport links both locally and nationally, with regular bus services to and from the campus and easy access to the local train station.
A regular bus service - route number 25 - operates between the campus and Hanley (where you'll find the main shopping centre), via Newcastle, the hospital site, and Stoke-on-Trent.
Following additional funding provided by the University – and in collaboration with the Students’ Union - two extra buses will run to Keele every morning from Monday 21st September to help commuter students get to campus more easily. Leaving Newcastle-under-Lyme bus station at 7.41am and 8.19am Monday-Friday, both buses will follow the usual 25 route from the bus station to the University.
The 25 bus route that serves the Keele campus, and all other routes within the Potteries area, are now subsidised by the Government, and as such a daily “Smart” ticket for travel anywhere in the Potteries area (which includes Keele and Newcastle-under-Lyme) can be used. More information, including costs, can be found on the First website.
A free bus pass will be issued to Freshers if campus accommodation is not available and we assist you in finding private accommodation locally. However for any students who have rejected or failed to accept an offer of University accommodation or are living at home, a bus pass will not be provided.
The bus depot at Hanley is also the base for National Express services, there is also a service for this at the Newcastle under Lyme bus depot.
Taxi fares will depend on the firm used but are approximately £8 into Newcastle, £11 to Hanley and £10 to Stoke station.
If you would like to cycle to, from and around Keele, useful information and tips can be found on the Keele Cycle webpages.
Keele SU (Students' Union) runs a free Safety Bus every evening and early morning. This runs from the car park in front of Keele SU and disabled access is provided.
Students aged 16-25 can buy a 16-25 Railcard to get 1/3 off eligible journeys for a whole year.
