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How to get fromCardiff to Hartlepoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Hartlepooltrain train London Kings Cross - Sunderland
    5h 59m
    £128–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 133 / ...
    10h 24m
    £38–63

  3. Drive  283.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hartlepoolcar car 283.7 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    5h 17m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 57m
    £135–203

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    7h 26m
    £91–153

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain train
    7h 12m
    £91–249

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Fawcett Streetbus bus
    6h 17m

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain train
    8h 2m
    £88–259

Cardiff to Hartlepool by train and subway

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to York Road - Central Library via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 10h 24m.

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