Local and commuting students

Student getting off a bus on Keele campus

Local and commuting students

If you plan on commuting to Keele, you’ll still be able to get fully involved in university life. Whether you live in the local area or are commuting from further afield, Keele offers:

Dedicated commuter spaces
A welcoming student community
Opportunities to get involved in sports, societies and student life

With 600 acres of campus space, parking, on-campus bike storage and good transport links, everything you need is within easy reach. Regular bus services run to and from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and the railway station.

Transport to Keele

Bus

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 operates between the campus and Hanley via Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent. There are several bus operators which travel to and from Keele, the main route is the 25.

See routes and timetable

Train

We’re lucky to be well connected by rail, with two nearby train stations at Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent. Both stations offer frequent services to destinations across the UK, making travelling to and from campus easy and convenient.

Cycle

If you would like to cycle to, from and around Keele, useful information around cycle storage and showers can be found here.

Learn more

Parking on campus

There are plenty of parking spaces available across campus. Alongside permit-holder parking we also offer hundreds of convenient pay-to-park spaces, which don’t require a permit. Pay-to-park is ideal if you only bring your car to campus occasionally and don’t need a permit. You can pay quickly and easily using the app, and even extend your parking session if you decide to stay longer than planned.

Parking and permit information

Dedicated space for you to study, chill, and connect

You’ll find a dedicated space for local and commuting students in Keele's Tawney Building, a great spot to chill or catch up on uni work.

Across campus, there are also plenty of social spaces, cafés, quiet areas, and the library to make the most of your day, whether you are between lectures or just hanging out with friends.

Support for local and commuting students

We have dedicated activities and support for students who will be living in the local area, to help you settle into life at Keele.

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Keele region map showing the counties close to Keele University, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire

Alternative offers for local applicants

Our ‘Alternative Offers’ includes a scheme for students who are studying at a School or College in the Keele Region. Typically, this means you’ll get a reduced grade offer – take a look at our Alternative Offers webpage: