How to get to Keele University
Keele University is situated in the Staffordshire countryside, right by the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and close to Stoke-on-Trent.
The postcode is ST5 5BG.
Travelling by Train
The SPCR is arranging for a minibus to bring delegates arriving by train at Stoke-on-Trent railway station to the venue at Keele University at the start and finish of the Trainees Event. If you have reserved a place on the minibus, you will receive a confirmation email which will including information on where to find the SPCR at the station and our contact details. If you would like to make use of this service, email e.van.vliet@keele.ac.uk to discuss the options available.
Unfortunately, if you arrive/ leave at a time that doesn't align with the scheduled minibus, or you are travelling to Crewe railway station, you'll be responsible for your own travel to Keele University Campus.
There is a taxi rank outside Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe railway stations. The journey takes 15-20 minutes from Stoke-on-Trent railway station and 20-25 minutes from Crewe railway station.
From Stoke-on-Trent train station, 'First' buses operate No. 25 service. The bus stop is on your left when exiting the station, on the opposite side of the road (opposite the taxi rank).
From Crewe bus station, 'D&G' buses (No. 85 service) to Newcastle-under-Lyme leaves from the stop to the right of the station entrance towards the roundabout. The service leaves at 5 minutes past the hour (Monday to Saturday), taking about 50 minutes, and stops in Keele village or Barnes Hall.
Travelling by Car
Keele is between Junctions 15 and 16 on the M6 motorway, and is just west of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Sat Nav users please use the postcode: ST5 5BJ
FROM THE NORTH
Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 16. At the motorway roundabout turn right onto the A500 for Crewe and Nantwich. Continue for about two miles, go left at the roundabout, continue for a further mile and go left at the next roundabout onto the A531 towards Betley. Continue on this road for approximately eight miles until you reach the Keele University entrance. From the motorway junction to Keele the journey time is about 20-25 minutes.
FROM THE SOUTH
Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and follow the signs for the A519 into Newcastle-under-Lyme. The University is signed from the first roundabout. From the motorway junction to Keele the journey time is about 15-20 minutes.
FROM THE EAST
If you are travelling on the A53 follow signs to Newcastle-under-Lyme. If you are using the A50, join the A500 (south) and then turn right at the roundabout at M6 Junction 15 and follow directions from the south (above). Travel from the M1 is easiest using Junction 23A onto the Derby bypass and following signs for the A50.
FROM THE WEST
Follow signs for the A525 towards Newcastle and turn right at the roundabout at the main University entrance (signposted).
Car park information
Please note that you will require a permit to park on the university car parks. These are marked in turquiose blue on the below map (The Denise Coates building is marked SIH). Permits must be clearly displayed in your windscreen.
If you have not yet been issued with a permit, please contact Christina Farrall: c.farrall@keele.ac.uk
Parking outside the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is not included in your parking permit and parking in the hotel car park will be charged for by the hotel.