What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool is to bus which costs £14 - £28 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at York Road - Central Library via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Hartlepool via Darlington and Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

The distance between Birkenhead and Hartlepool is 168 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Hartlepool without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £30 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Hartlepool bus from?

Birkenhead to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Hartlepool train from?

Birkenhead to Hartlepool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £28 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Hartlepool bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Hartlepool train arrive?

Birkenhead to Hartlepool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Hartlepool is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Birkenhead to Hartlepool.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Hartlepool?

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Where can I stay near Hartlepool?

There are 1212+ hotels available in Hartlepool.

Birkenhead to Hartlepool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Hartlepool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 56m
£33–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 133 / ...
5h 50m
£15–27
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Hartlepoolcar 147.5 mi
2h 46m
£37–53
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 18m
£38–91

Birkenhead to Hartlepool by train

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Distance: 167.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Hartlepool, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to York Road - Central Library via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 5h 50m.

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