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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at York Road - Central Library via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hartlepool via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The distance between Cardiff and Hartlepool is 396 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hartlepool bus from?

Cardiff to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hartlepool train from?

Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to train via London which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hartlepool bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hartlepool train arrive?

Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hartlepool is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Hartlepool.

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

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Where can I stay near Hartlepool?

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Cardiff to Hartlepool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to HartlepoolLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 2m
£83–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Stand Z172 / ...
9h 33m
£25–71
Drive 284.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hartlepool284.1 mi
4h 54m
£70–100
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
5h 4m
£52–146
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand C to Addison Road24
7h 21m
£90–226
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MiddlesbroughManchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
7h 38m
£78–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
6h 19m
£111–371
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
6h 55m
£62–227

Cardiff to Hartlepool by train and subway

43Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool.

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Distance: 393.4 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hartlepool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to York Road - Central Library via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Stand Z, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 9h 33m.

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