The average bus between Bristol and Hartlepool takes 9h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 51m • 2 changes
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14h 38m • 2 changes


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12h 59m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Hartlepool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Bristol to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Bristol and Hartlepool is 370.9 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to York Road - Central Library via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 7h 11m.