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

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There are 8 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
    £71–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 133 / ...
    9h 24m
    £33–87

  3. Drive 284.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hartlepoolcar car 284.1 mi
    4h 58m
    £69–100

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

    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 train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain train
    5h 2m
    £33–125

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 3m
    £48–309

  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 Middlesbroughtrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    7h 36m
    £64–193

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    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 train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain train
    6h 5m
    £99–372

  8. 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
    6h 59m
    £47–206

Cardiff to Hartlepool by train and subway

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Sophia Gardens to York Road - Central Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 9h 24m.

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