The average bus between Stafford and Hartlepool takes 13h 20m and the fastest bus takes 12h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 twice daily between Stafford and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:24 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Stafford is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 31m • 3 changes
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14h 6m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Manchester Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Stafford to Hartlepool bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stafford to Hartlepool bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Stafford and Hartlepool is 217.4 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to York Road - Central Library via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 8h 42m.