The average bus between Bolton and Hartlepool takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Hartlepool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bolton and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Bolton to Hartlepool bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Hartlepool bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Bolton and Hartlepool is 146.2 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to York Road - Central Library via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 6h 10m.